I don't know how many serious Christians exist here in America, but the Japanese, the younger generation is leaving the Buddhist religion mentality behind.

I came to California in 1970 and so many people were asking if I was a Buddhist or knew Zen theory, asking if I was enlightened already or not. So I said, "Yes, I am enlightened," and then I studied quickly to catch up.

When I wake up I just make it happen. My dreams come true- that is the artistic practice.

I don't love the postmodern statement: "You shouldn't be spiritual if you are the artist."

Not any particular religion or school of religion, but being an artist, you have to be spiritual, in a way.

To me photography functions as a fossilization of time.

Life is one passage and then you keep moving into another state.