The real Zen of the old Chinese masters was wu-shih, or "no fuss."

If we cling to belief in God, we cannot likewise have faith, since faith is not clinging but letting go.

The Greek word for sinning means to ‘miss the point;’ The point is eternal life which is here and now.

Trying to define yourself is like trying to bite your own teeth.

Of course, you can’t force your mind to be silent. That would be like trying to smooth ripples in water with a flatiron. Water becomes clear and calm only when left alone.

We know that from time to time there arise among human beings people who seem to exude love as naturally as the sun gives out heat.

The menu is not the meal.