Clearly I know, the mind is mountains, rivers, and the great earth; sun, moon, and stars.

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

A zen master's life is one continuous mistake.

Clearly I know, the mind is mountains, rivers, and the great earth; sun, moon, and stars.

Working with plants, trees, fences and walls, if they practice sincerely they will attain enlightenment.

Though it has no thought of keeping watch, it's not for naught that the scarecrow stands in the grain field.

Let your heart go out and abide in things. Let things return and abide in your heart.