The idea of Zen is to catch life as it flows. There is nothing extraordinary or mysterious about Zen. I raise my hand; I take a book from the other side of the desk; I hear the boys playing ball outside my window; I see the clouds blown away beyond the neighboring wood: all these I do in Zen.

Breathing in, there is only the present moment. Breathing out, it is a wonderful moment.

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

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

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

Each breath is a new beginning, a fresh opportunity to awaken.

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.

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.

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

No valid plans for the future can be made by those who have no capacity for living now.

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.

Life is available only in the present moment.

There are many ways to meditate. But at the heart of them all is mindfulness.

Ardently do today what must be done. Who knows? Tomorrow, death comes.

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

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

Mindfulness means keeping one's consciousness alive to the present reality.

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

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

The art of living... is neither careless drifting on the one hand nor fearful clinging to the past on the other. It consists in being sensitive to each moment, in regarding it as utterly new and unique, in having the mind open and wholly receptive.

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

The four foundations of mindfulness are not separate practices but different aspects of the same practice of clear awareness.

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.

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

Awareness is always with us. We don't need to create it or achieve it - we just need to recognize what's already there.

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.

Time passes unhindered. When we make mistakes, we cannot turn the clock back and try again. All we can do is use the present well.

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

When we rest in awareness, we discover a peace that is always present, regardless of circumstances.

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

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

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.

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

The perfect moment is this one, not the one you're waiting for.

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

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

Sometimes your joy is the source of your smile, but sometimes your smile can be the source of your joy.

Through continuous mindfulness practice, the true nature of physical and mental phenomena becomes clear.

Every moment of mindfulness is a step on the path to liberation. Each step is valuable, no matter how small.

Because you are alive, everything is possible.

Every time we become aware of a thought, as opposed to being lost in a thought, we experience that opening of the mind.

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

This is the real secret of life -- to be completely engaged with what you are doing in the here and now. And instead of calling it work, realize it is play.

When we get too caught up in the busyness of the world, we lose connection with one another – and ourselves.

The quality of every moment depends on the state of our minds.

Sensations are not your enemy. They are your teacher. Through observing them, you understand the truth of existence.

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

The practice of mindfulness is simply to bring awareness to what we are doing, what we are saying, and what we are thinking.

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

The whole path of mindfulness is about letting go. We let go of our attachment to our views, our attachment to our opinions, our attachment to our ideas.

Smile, breathe, and go slowly.

The past is just a memory. The future is just a dream. Be here now.

In the moment of pure noting, there is no self - only the knowing and the known.

Impermanence, suffering, and non-self are not philosophical concepts but realities to be directly perceived through mindfulness practice.

The practice of mindfulness begins in the small, remote cave of your unconscious mind and blossoms with the sunlight of your conscious life.

Our basic nature is pure awareness that simply cognizes experience. Everything else is temporary and adventitious.

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

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