To study the self is to forget the self. To forget the self is to be enlightened by the ten thousand things.

An ancient buddha said, “Mountains are mountains; waters are waters.” These words do not mean mountains are mountains; they mean mountains are mountains.

To study Buddhism is to study ourselves. To study ourselves is to forget ourselves.

But do not ask me where I am going, As I travel in this limitless world, Where every step I take is my home.

People like what is not true and they don't like what is true.

Realization doesn't destroy the individual any more than the reflection of the moon breaks a drop of water. A drop of water can reflect the whole sky.

You should stop searching for phrases and chasing after words. Take the backward step and turn the light inward. Your body-mind of itself will drop off and your original face will appear. If you want to attain just this, immediately practice just this.