There is no logical reason why thoughts, which have no substance, should have so much power over you, nor is there any reason why you should become their slave

A beautiful country is a dream-like illusion. It is senseless to cling to it. Unless the inner forces of negative emotions are conquered, strife with outer enemies will never end.

On the day that you were born, you began to die. Do not waste a single moment more!

If one were truly aware of the value of human life, to waste it blithely on distractions and the pursuit of vulgar ambitions would be the height of confusion.

There is no logical reason why thoughts, which have no substance, should have so much power over you, nor is there any reason why you should become their slave

Meditation could be said to be the Art of Simplicity: simply sitting, simply breathing and simply being.

Life is fragile, like the dew hanging delicately on the grass, crystal drops that will be carried away on the first morning breeze.