The more we understand impermanence, the more we appreciate each moment of our lives.

True happiness is not about getting rid of all our problems, but about changing our relationship to them.

The true mark of a spiritual practitioner is that your own behavior is better, not that you can criticize others well.

The spiritual journey is not about heaven and finally getting to a place that's really swell.

Compassion is not mere sentiment but a powerful force that can transform both ourselves and others.

The stages of insight unfold naturally when mindfulness is continuous. There is no need to desire them or try to make them happen.

Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind.

The realization of impermanence leads not to despair but to a deeper appreciation of the preciousness of each moment.

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

There is no way to happiness - happiness is the way.

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

The essence of Buddhism is not a belief system but a systematic investigation of our experience.

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

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

Love is not a feeling. It's a capability.

What we learn about the world is colored by the way we approach it.

Forgiveness is not a moral issue. It's a power issue. When we hold onto grievance and resentment, we are giving our power away.

The mind is like a well-forged sword - it adapts to all situations.

The mind that notes and the object that is noted are both impermanent. Understanding this leads to liberation.

Better to have one moment of genuine meditation than to perform religious activities for a thousand years.

The menu is not the meal.

The path to enlightenment is not a path at all. It is a realization that where you are is where you have always been.

If you want to understand suffering, you must look into the situation at hand. The teachings say that wherever a problem arises it must be settled right there.

The teaching of the Buddha is based on two truths: conventional truth and ultimate truth. Without understanding the relationship between these two, the deeper meaning of the Buddha's teaching cannot be understood.

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.

Looking for peace is like looking for a turtle with a mustache: you won't be able to find it. But when your heart is ready, peace will come looking for you.

The more you give, the more you have. That's the economics of kindness.

Suffering is not the end of the story; it is the middle of the story.

The water in the ocean can be rough or calm. It can be clear or murky. But the water itself doesn't mind.

We deal with our mind from morning until evening, and it can be our best friend or our worst enemy.

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.

Compassion is the radicalism of our time.

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

The biggest prison is the one we build in our own mind.

If you see certainty in that which is uncertain, you are bound to suffer.

Remember that sometimes not getting what you want is a wonderful stroke of luck.

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

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

The whole moon and the entire sky are reflected in one dewdrop on the grass.

When one sees with wisdom that all phenomena are empty of inherent existence, one is liberated from suffering.

Anxiety and excitement are the same emotion. The only difference is our attitude toward the experience.

The snow lion stays in the mountains, and the snow lion's ways are the snow lion's ways.

The path to liberation is through understanding the true nature of mind and matter through direct observation.

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

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

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

The mind itself is the maker of all happiness and misery; yet beings do not understand this and blame external conditions.

Enlightenment is not about becoming divine. Instead, it's about becoming more fully human.

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

Every experience is an opportunity to practice awareness.

Enlightenment is not about becoming something special, but about realizing what we already are.

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

The greatest obstacle to connecting with our joy is resentment.

Just to be alive is enough.

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

There is no difference at all between samsara and nirvana. There is no difference at all between nirvana and samsara.

In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, but in the expert's there are few.

Misery ceases to exist when we stop reacting to sensations.

My religion is to live and die without regret.

Love is not about possession. Love is about appreciation.