The goal of our life’s effort is to reach the other shore, Nirvana. Prajna paramita, the true wisdom of life, is that in each step of the way, the other shore is actually reached.

A tiger does not ignore or slight any small animal. The way he catches a mouse and catches and devours a cow are the same.

Moment after moment, completely devote yourself to listening to your inner voice.

A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not love it....In this way our life should be understood. Then there is no problem.

The true practice to meditation is to sit as if you where drinking water when you are thirsty.

So the most difficult thing is always to keep your beginner's mind. There is no need to have a deep understanding of Zen. Even though you read much Zen literature, you must read each sentence with a fresh mind. You should not say, "I know what Zen is," or "I have attained enlightenment." This is also the real secret of the arts: always be a beginner. Be very very careful about this point. If you start to practice zazen, you will begin to appreciate your beginner's mind. It is the secret of Zen practice.

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