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

The awareness that you are here, right now, is the ultimate fact.

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

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

When mindfulness is weak, defilements are strong; when mindfulness is strong, defilements are weak.

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

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

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

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

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

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

The past is for learning from, not for living in.

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

Meditation is not an escape from life but a way to fully engage with life.

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.

The Buddha's teachings are not about abandoning our lives but about bringing the fullness of our attention to our lives.

When walking, just walk. When sitting, just sit. Above all, don't wobble.

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

Every day, think as you wake up, today I am fortunate to be alive, I have a precious human life, I am not going to waste it.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

Don't expect or desire anything. Just keep noting whatever arises in the present moment.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

Life is available only in the present moment.

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

Every moment is a fresh beginning. Every breath is a new chance.

Mindfulness isn't difficult, we just need to remember to do it.

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

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

Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.

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.

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

When you see forms or hear sounds fully engaging body-and-mind, you intuit dharma intimately.

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

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

Each moment of mindfulness is a moment of purification.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

When mindfulness and concentration are strong, insight into the three characteristics naturally unfolds.

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.

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.

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

The most precious gift we can offer others is our presence. When mindfulness embraces those we love, they will bloom like flowers.