The mind can go in a thousand directions, but on this beautiful path, I walk in peace. With each step, the wind blows. With each step, a flower blooms.

Meditation is the ultimate mobile device; you can use it anywhere, anytime, unobtrusively.

Study the Buddha's teaching which is present in every moment.

The true purpose of Zen is to see things as they are, to observe things as they are, and to let everything go as it goes.

Drink your tea slowly and reverently, as if it is the axis on which the world earth revolves - slowly, evenly, without rushing toward the future.

When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens, and we begin to be filled with acceptance, joy, peace and love.

Meditation is not about getting away from it all. It's about getting into it all.

Mindfulness is being aware of what's going on, not trying to control what's going on.

The practice of mindfulness transforms the mind from a place of suffering into an instrument of enlightenment.

Mindfulness is being aware of what is happening right now, without wishing it were different.

Moment after moment, completely devote yourself to listening to your inner voice.

The difference between being caught in thoughts and being mindful of thoughts is like the difference between being in a movie and watching a movie.

Every morning we are born again. What we do today is what matters most.

Every experience is an opportunity to practice awareness.

The practice of mindfulness is simple: whatever you experience, you observe and note it.

Just know what is happening in your mind - not happy or sad about it, not attached. If you suffer, see it, know it, be empty.

Mindfulness is attention to life, and life itself is sacred.

Each moment of noting is a moment of purification, a moment of cultivating the path.

The present moment is filled with joy and happiness. If you are attentive, you will see it.

The past is gone, the future is not yet here. Live in the present moment with awareness.

If you love someone, the greatest gift you can give them is your presence.

Every sensation shares the same characteristic - arising, passing. Arising, passing. Learn to observe objectively.

Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile.

People usually consider walking on water or in thin air a miracle. But I think the real miracle is not to walk either on water or in thin air, but to walk on earth.

Past thoughts are traceless, clear, and empty. Future thoughts are unborn and fresh. The present moment abides naturally and unconstructed.

Observe the reality as it is, not as you wish it to be.

Smile, breathe, and go slowly.

The difference between misery and happiness depends on what we do with our attention.

Try to be mindful and let things take their natural course. Then your mind will become still in any surroundings, like a clear forest pool.

Awareness is the basis, or what you might call the "support," of the mind. It is steady and unchanging, like the pole to which the flag of ordinary consciousness is attached.

Just observe whatever arises. Don't try to create anything, and don't reject anything.

The secret of health for both mind and body is not to mourn for the past, worry about the future, or anticipate troubles, but to live in the present moment wisely and earnestly.

The technique of self-observation is the technique of observing the reality about oneself at the experiential level.

The things that matter most in our lives are not fantastic or grand. They are the moments when we touch one another.

There are only two days in the year that nothing can be done. One is called yesterday and the other is called tomorrow, so today is the right day to love, believe, do and mostly live.

The practice of mindfulness is the practice of being alive in the present moment.

Zen does not confuse spirituality with thinking about God while one is peeling potatoes. Zen spirituality is just to peel the potatoes.

Rejoicing in ordinary things is not sentimental or trite. It actually takes guts.

When we look directly at our thoughts, they dissolve like bubbles in water.

Be happy at the moment, that's enough. Each moment is all we need, not more.

Concentration is a cornerstone of mindfulness practice. Your mindfulness will only be as robust as your capacity to ground your attention in the present moment.

Each moment of mindfulness is a moment of purification.

The key to transformation is not to fight with our experience but to open to it with awareness.

In the spring, hundreds of flowers; in autumn, a harvest moon; in the summer, a refreshing breeze; in winter, snow will accompany you. If useless things do not hang in your mind, any season is a good season for you.

Meditation is not about trying to change ourselves. Meditation is about being aware of what is.

Mindfulness is the key to transformation. It enables us to see our experience as it really is, free from distortion and bias.

The present moment is the only moment available to us, and it is the door to all moments.

Through our eyes, the universe is perceiving itself. Through our ears, the universe is listening to its harmonies. We are the witnesses through which the universe becomes conscious of its glory, of its magnificence.

Mindfulness helps us get better at seeing the difference between what's happening and the stories we tell ourselves about what's happening.

When you note pain, you should not dwell on the thought, "I feel pain." Simply recognize the presence of pain.

Life is nothing but a continuous chain of sensations. Pleasant or unpleasant, observe them objectively.

We can learn to be present with whatever is happening in our lives, and in this way, we can begin to transform our relationship to difficulty.

The color of the mountains is Buddha's body; the sound of running water is his great speech.

Whatever we do, we should see ourselves. Reading books doesn't show us our defilements. Watch yourself. Watch your mind.

Mindfulness is not just bare attention but wise attention that leads to understanding and insight.

The signs of practice are not in extraordinary experiences but in extraordinary awareness of ordinary experiences.

Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.

The more precisely you note, the more clearly you understand. The more clearly you understand, the stronger your insight becomes.

Our task is to learn to see clearly what is happening in each moment, rather than be lost in our reactions and judgments.

Awareness is like the sun. When it shines on things, they are transformed.