Life on a small farm might seem primitive, but by living such a life we become able to discover the Great Path. I believe that one who deeply respects his neighborhood and everyday world in which he lives will be shown the greatest of all worlds.

Left alone, the earth maintains its own fertility, in accordance with the orderly cycle of plant and animal life.

People should relate to nature as birds do. Birds don't run around carefully preparing fields, planting seeds, and harvesting food. They don't create anything . . . they just receive what is there for them with a humble and grateful heart.

The ultimate goal of farming is not the growing of crops, but the cultivation and perfection of human beings.

Although natural farming - since it can teach people to cultivate a deep understanding of nature - may lead to spiritual insight, it's not strictly a spiritual practice.

There is no one so great as the one who does not try to accomplish anything

If you do not try to make food delicious, you will find that nature has made it so.