The technique of self-observation is the technique of observing the reality about oneself at the experiential level.

Just know what is happening in your mind - not happy or sad about it, not attached. If you suffer, see it, know it, be empty.

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.

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.

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

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

The true purpose of Zen is to see things as they are, to observe things as they are, and to let everything go as it goes.

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

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

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 past is for learning from, not for living in.

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

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

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.

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.

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

What you are is what you have been. What you'll be is what you do now.

When you note pain, you should not dwell on the thought, "I feel pain." Simply recognize the presence of pain.

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

The present moment is the only moment available to us, and it is the door to all moments.

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

In the moment of pure noting, there is no self - only the knowing and the known.

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

Smile, breathe, and go slowly.

Meditation is not an escape from life but a way to fully engage with life.

Mindfulness is the key to transformation. It enables us to see our experience as it really is, free from distortion and bias.

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

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

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

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

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

Mindfulness is the gentle effort to be continuously present with experience.

Because you are alive, everything is possible.

One moment can change a day, one day can change a life, and one life can change the world.

The whole path of mindfulness is about letting go. We let go of our attachment to our views, our attachment to our opinions, our attachment to our ideas.

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

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

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?

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

The practice of mindfulness transforms the mind from a place of suffering into an instrument of enlightenment.

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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.

Feelings come and go like clouds in a windy sky. Conscious breathing is my anchor.

Every moment of mindfulness is a step on the path to liberation. Each step is valuable, no matter how small.

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

The practice of mindfulness is the practice of being alive in the present moment.

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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.