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

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

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

The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly alive.

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

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

The only way to experience truth is to look within, to observe oneself.

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

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 future is completely open, and we are writing it moment to moment.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

In the spiritual world there are no time divisions such as the past, present and future; for they have contracted themselves into a single moment of the present where life quivers in its true sense.

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.

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

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

When you do something, you should burn yourself completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.

Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay.

Each moment of clear seeing is a moment of freedom from the illusion of permanence, satisfaction, and self.

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.

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Each moment of mindfulness is a moment of purification.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.