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

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.

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

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.

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

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

Treat every moment as your last. It is not preparation for something else.

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 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.

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

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

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

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

When you note effectively, there is no time for defilements to arise. The mind becomes pure through noting.

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

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

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

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

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

Mindfulness helps you go home to the present. And every time you go there and recognize a condition of happiness that you have, happiness comes.

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.

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

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

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 practice of mindfulness leads naturally to concentration. Concentration leads naturally to wisdom.

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

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

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.

Mindfulness is the gentle effort to be continuously present with experience.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

What you are is what you have been. What you'll be is what you do now.

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.

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

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.

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

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

Smile, breathe, and go slowly.

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

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.

Mindfulness is the quality and power of mind that is aware of what's happening—without judgment and without interference.

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

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

Mindfulness is the key to the present moment. Without it we cannot see the world clearly, and we cannot make the wisest choices in our lives.

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.

Self-awareness is the key to freedom. The more we understand ourselves, the more we understand how to be free.

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

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