The moment a student blinks his eye, he's already way off. The moment he tries to think, he's already differed. The moment he arouses a thought, he's already deviated. But for the man who understands, it's always right there before his eyes.

If you try to grasp Zen in movement, it goes into stillness. If you try to grasp Zen in stillness, it goes into movement. It is like a fish hidden in a spring, drumming up waves and dancing independently.

When hungry, eat your rice; when tired, close your eyes. Fools may laugh at me, but wise men will know what I mean.

The miracle is not to walk on water. The miracle is to walk on earth

Those who are nothing particular are noble people. Don't strive - just be ordinary.

The real being, with no status, is always going in and out through the doors of your face.

Be a master everywhere and wherever you stand is your true place.