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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

When mindfulness becomes continuous, the distinction between the observer and the observed begins to break down.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Because you are alive, everything is possible.

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

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.

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Life is available only in the present moment.

Who would then deny that when I am sipping tea in my tearoom I am swallowing the whole universe with it and that this very moment of my lifting the bowl to my lips is eternity itself transcending time and space?