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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Every experience is an opportunity to practice awareness.

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

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

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

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.

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

The five aggregates are not a theoretical model but a description of lived experience to be investigated through mindfulness.

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

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

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

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

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

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

One moment can change a day, one day can change a life, and one life can change the world.

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

The practice is not about achieving special states but about seeing ordinary experience with extraordinary clarity.

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

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

Life is available only in the present moment.

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

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.

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

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

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

Waking up this morning, I smile. Twenty-four brand new hours are before me. I vow to live fully in each 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.

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

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

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

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

Because you are alive, everything is possible.

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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