The mind creates the abyss, and the heart crosses it.

Every thought, every word, and every action leaves an imprint on our mind.

Long is the night to him who is awake; long is a mile to him who is tired; long is life to the foolish who do not know the true law.

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

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

The problem is not the problem; the problem is your attitude about the problem.

The measure of success in spiritual life is how peaceful you are.

Ethical conduct is not a constraint upon our freedom but a condition of our freedom.

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

Every step on the path must be with the understanding of anicca - impermanence. This is the essence of the teaching.

Letting go gives us freedom, and freedom is the only condition for happiness.

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

The instant you speak about a thing, you miss the mark.

Fear is the cheapest room in the house. I would like to see you living in better conditions.

Emptiness is not nothingness. Emptiness is the space of possibility.

The mind is intrinsically empty. It's empty of all that we perceive as being intrinsically "me" and "mine."

The everyday practice is simply to develop complete acceptance and openness to all situations and emotions.

The greatest achievement is selflessness. The greatest worth is self-mastery.

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

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

The silence between the notes is as important as the notes themselves.

What Zen wants us to do is to acquire an entirely new point of view whereby to look into the mysteries of life and the secrets of nature.

The nature of life is change. The nature of change is painful. The nature of pain is temporary.

Compassion is the radicalism of our time.

If you want to know the past, look at the present. If you want to know the future, look at the present.

The most important thing is to enjoy your life - to be happy. This is the goal of Buddhist practice.

The six realms of existence are like a dream, why build a prison for yourself?

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.

The knowledge of dissolution comes when you see both the noting mind and noted object dissolving together.

Knowledge must be stabilized by meditation. Without meditation, knowledge is like a child in battle.

The roots of all goodness lie in the soil of appreciation for goodness.

Equanimity is not indifference. It is the balanced state of mind.

Happiness is found in the simplest of things. It is not in the things you own, but in the love you share.

Right practice is steady practice. Whether you feel lazy or diligent, just keep practicing.

The nature of all things is like a magical illusion, a mirage, a dream, a reflection of the moon in water.

To see directly is to be free of hope and fear. Hope and fear are like a cloud before the sun.

The heart of one who practices is like the earth. No matter what they throw on it, the earth remains unchanged.

Sometimes the most productive thing you can do is relax.

The goal of Buddhist practice is not to escape from the world but to transform our relationship with it.

When the heart is still, it can be kind. When the mind is still, it can see clearly.

The purpose of a spiritual discipline is to give us a way to stop the war, not by our force of will, but through understanding and through letting go.

The essence of Buddhist practice is to bring everything onto the path. Every experience becomes an opportunity for awakening.

The highest truth cannot be taught except through the conventional truth.

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

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.

The highest mantra is to be without deception. The highest medicine is to have few desires. The highest meditation is not to be attached.

Look at situations from all angles, and you will become more open.

If you want to know your past life, look into your present condition; if you want to know your future life, look into your present actions.

The Buddha's teaching is not a philosophy or a religion; it is a method of practice.

We practice to learn how to let go, not how to increase our holding on to things.

The essence of the spiritual journey is the uncovering of what is always already present.

The path is the goal. Every step of the journey is the journey.

Generosity generates its own enthusiasm. We don't have to force ourselves to be generous; we just need to start.

The development of insight is gradual, but the realization of truth is sudden.

Every small positive change we make in ourselves repays us in confidence in the future.

Genuine happiness comes from having developed basic human qualities, such as attention, emotional balance, and generosity.

The way we look at the world is the way the world looks.

A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals a secret of hidden treasure.

When you love someone, you have to have trust and confidence. Love without trust is not yet love.

The Buddha's teaching is a teaching of self-reliance, of being one's own master, one's own refuge.