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

Compassion is not something we develop. It arises naturally as we see the truth of what is.

Real freedom is not about controlling our experience, but about being free within our experience.

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

To what shall I compare this life? It is like a boat that left at dawn, leaving no trace.

The three characteristics - impermanence, suffering, and non-self - are not philosophical concepts but aspects of experience to be directly observed.

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

To understand everything is to forgive everything.

The Buddha's teaching is not a philosophical system but a practical guide to living.

The Buddha's teaching challenges us to master the art of living, to live in a way that leads to the extinction of suffering.

The obstacle is the path.

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

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

The defilements of the mind are temporary visitors. Pure awareness is your true home.

Equanimity is not indifference. It is the balanced mind that sees things clearly without reaction.

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

Faith is not a commodity that you either have or don't have - it is an inner quality that unfolds as we learn to trust our own deepest experience.

The path of practice requires both faith and wisdom, both devotion and understanding.

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

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 mind that sees its own nature becomes free from all extremes.

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.

Happiness is a skill that can be developed like playing an instrument or learning to read.

Real happiness comes from having an unshakable connection to the deep wellspring of peace and happiness that is not dependent on external conditions.

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

The force of the kindness of others is so strong, we can't possibly measure it.

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

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.

A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not love it.

The law of nature is the law of cause and effect. As you sow, so shall you reap.

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

The Noble Eightfold Path is a path of training: training in ethical conduct, training in mental discipline, and training in wisdom.

When you talk, you are only repeating what you already know. But if you listen, you may learn something new.

External seeking only leads to exhaustion. When you imitate others, you lose your own authenticity.

Our defilements are like tame tigers. If you feed them, they're tame. If you stop feeding them, they'll eat you up.

Only one book is worth reading: the heart.

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

By understanding emptiness, one understands all phenomena. Without understanding emptiness, one understands nothing.

Right View is not just a matter of intellectual understanding but of seeing things as they really are.

The meaning of life is just to be alive. It is so plain and so obvious and so simple. And yet, everybody rushes around in a great panic as if it were necessary to achieve something beyond themselves.

Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.

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

For things to reveal themselves to us, we need to be ready to abandon our views about them.

Where ignorance is our master, there is no possibility of real peace.

The spiritual journey begins with the recognition that beneath our surface happiness there lies a deep inner pain.

The path to liberation requires both understanding and practice, both pariyatti and patipatti.

Compassion is not a sign of weakness but a sign of strength.

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

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

Just as true humor is laughter at oneself, true humanity is knowledge of oneself.

The dharma is not about collecting more beliefs but about becoming free from the power of belief itself.

The world is its own magic.

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

The more clearly you see the arising and passing of phenomena, the less you will be attached to them.

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

The ultimate revolution is the spiritual revolution, where we learn to see reality as it truly is.

Three things cannot be long hidden: the sun, the moon, and the truth.

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

Understanding at the intellectual level is not enough. There must be experience at the actual level.

If you want to be happy, practice compassion. If you want to be miserable, expect something in return.