Of course there are dozens of meditation techniques, but it all comes down to this - just let it all be. Step over here where it is cool, out of the battle. Why not give it a try?

Wisdom is in yourself, just like a sweet ripe mango is already in a young green one.

When sitting in meditation, say, "That's not my business!" with every thought that comes by.

Proper effort is not the effort to make something particular happen. It is the effort to be aware and awake each moment, the effort to overcome laziness and merit, the effort to make each activity of our day meditation.

Do not be a bodhisattva, do not be an arahant, do not be anything at all. If you are a bodhisattva, you will suffer, if you are an arahant, you will suffer, if you are anything at all, you will suffer.

Do everything with a mind that lets go. Do not expect praise or reward.

If you haven't cried deeply a number of times, your meditation hasn't really begun.