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?

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.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.

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

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

Smile, breathe, and go slowly.

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

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

Because you are alive, everything is possible.

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

Each moment of mindfulness is a moment of purification.

Life is available only in the present moment.

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.

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

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

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.

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.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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.

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

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