In the mind of the beginner, there are many possibilities. In the mind of the expert there are few.

When the restrictions you have do not limit you, this is what we mean by practice.

Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find perfect composure. But unfortunately, although it is true, it is difficult for us to accept it. Because we cannot accept the truth of transience, we suffer.

To have some deep feeling about Buddhism is not the point; we just do what we should do, like eating supper and going to bed. This is Buddhism.

In the Lotus Sutra, Buddha says to light up one corner - not the whole world. Just make it clear where you are.

Nothing we see or hear is perfect. But right there in the imperfection is perfect reality.

The beginner's mind is the mind of compassion. When our mind is compassionate, it is boundless.