A zen master's life is one continuous mistake.

Mountains and oceans have whole worlds of innumerable wondrous features. We should understand that it is not only our distant surroundings that are like this, but even what is right here, even a single drop of water.

Do not be amazed by the true dragon.

If he cannot stop the mind that seeks after fame and profit, he will spend his life without finding peace.

Zazen is an activity that is an extension of the universe. Zazen is not the life of an individual, it's the universe that's breathing.

If you want to do a certain thing, you first have to be a certain person. Once you become that certain person, you will not care anymore about doing that certain thing.

You should study not only that you become a mother when your child is born, but also that you become a child.