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

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

When you note pain, you are not trying to make it go away. You are trying to understand its true nature.

Walk as if you are kissing the Earth with your feet.

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

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

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

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

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

Each moment of noting is a moment of purification, a moment of cultivating the path.

Self-awareness is the key to freedom. The more we understand ourselves, the more we understand how to be free.

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

Life is available only in the present moment.

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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.

Breathing in, I calm body and mind. Breathing out, I smile.

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

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

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

When we get too caught up in the busyness of the world, we lose connection with one another – and ourselves.

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.

Fear keeps us focused on the past or worried about the future. If we can acknowledge our fear, we can realize that right now we are okay.

The practice of mindfulness is simple: whatever you experience, you observe and note it.

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

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

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

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

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.

There are many ways to meditate. But at the heart of them all is mindfulness.

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.

Smile, breathe, and go slowly.

Don't expect or desire anything. Just keep noting whatever arises in the present moment.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Meditation is not about getting away from it all. It's about getting into it all.

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

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.

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

The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on the green earth, dwelling deeply in the present moment and feeling truly alive.

Every experience is an opportunity to practice awareness.

If you love someone, the greatest gift you can give them is your presence.

The awareness that you are here, right now, is the ultimate fact.

Every moment is a fresh beginning. Every breath is a new chance.

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

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.

When we are mindful, deeply in touch with the present moment, our understanding of what is going on deepens, and we begin to be filled with acceptance, joy, peace and love.

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

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

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

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

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