The mind of the beginner is empty, free of the habits of the experts, ready to accept, to doubt, and open to all possibilities.

Zazen practice is the direct expression of our true nature. Strictly speaking, for a human being, there is no other practice than this practice; there is no other way of life than this way of life.

As long as we have some definite idea about or some hope in the future, we cannot really be serious with the moment that exists right now.

No teaching could be more direct than just to sit down.

In reflecting on our problems, we should include ourselves.

In the zazen posture, your mind and body have, great power to accept things as they are, whether agreeable or disagreeable.

When you understand one thing through and through, you understand everything.