Through one word, or seven words, or three times five, even if you investigate thoroughly myriad forms, nothing can be depended upon. Night advances, the moon glows and falls into the ocean. The black dragon jewel you have been searching for, is everywhere.

The whole moon and the entire sky are reflected in one dewdrop on the grass.

To start from the self and try to understand all things is delusion. To let the self be awakened by all things is enlightenment.

When both body and mind are at peace, all things appear as they are: perfect, complete, lacking nothing.

Those who see worldly life as an obstacle to Dharma see no Dharma in everyday actions. They have not yet discovered that there are no everyday actions outside of Dharma.

Set aside all involvements and let the myriad things rest. Zazen is not thinking of good, not thinking of bad. It is not conscious endeavour. It is not introspection. Do not desire to become a buddha; let sitting or lying down drop away. Be moderate in eating and drinking. Be mindful of the passing of time, and engage yourself in zazen as though you are saving your head from fire.

There are mountains hidden in mountains. There are mountains hidden in hiddenness. This is complete understanding.