A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not love it.

In the assemblies of the enlightened ones there have been many cases of mastering the Way bringing forth the heart of plants and trees; this is what awakening the mind for enlightenment is like. The fifth patriarch of Zen was once a pine-planting wayfarer; Rinzai worked on planting cedars and pines on Mount Obaku. . . . Working with plants, trees, fences and walls, if they practice sincerely they will attain enlightenment.

Do not practice buddha-dharma with the thought that it is to benefit others.

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

Truth is not far away. It is nearer than near. There is no need to attain it, since not one of your steps leads away from it.

There is no beginning to practice nor end to enlightenment; There is no beginning to enlightenment nor end to practice.

Be moderate in eating and drinking. Mindful of the passing of time, engage yourself in zazen as though saving your head from fire.