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.

When you walk in the mist, you get wet.

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

A zen master's life is one continuous mistake.

Emptiness is bound to bloom, like hundreds of grasses blossoming.

Those who seek the easy way do not seek the true way.

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