If you don't disturb yourself, like a broken gong does not vibrate, then you have achieved nirvana. Irritability no longer exists for you.

If you want to know the past, look at your present. If you want to know the future, look at your present.

I gained nothing at all from Supreme Enlightenment, and for that very reason it is called Supreme Enlightenment.

Nothing ever exists entirely alone; everything is in relation to everythiong else.

Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.

Good men and bad men differ radically. Bad men never appreciate kindness shown them, but wise men appreciate and are grateful. Wise men try to express their appreciation and gratitude by some return of kindness, not only to their benefactor, but to everyone else

What I know is like the leaves on that tree; what I teach is only a small part. But I offer it to all with an open hand. What do I not teach? Whatever is fascinating to discuss, divides people against each other, but has no bearing on putting an end to sorrow. What do I teach? Only what is necessary to take you to the other shore.