You will always exist in the universe in one form or another.

Each one of us must make his own true way, and when we do, that way will express the universal way.

People say that practicing Zen is difficult, but there is a misunderstanding as to why. It is not difficult because it is hard to sit in the cross- legged position, or to attain enlightenment. It is difficult because it is hard to keep our mind pure and our practice pure in its fundamental sense.

We should not be just a fan of dragons; we should always be the dragon himself. Then we will not be afraid of any dragon.

Bowing is a very serious practice. You should be prepared to bow, even in your last moment. even though it is impossible to get rid of our self-centered desires, we have to do it. Our true nature wants us to.

In your big mind, everything has the same value...In your practice you should accept everything as it is, giving to each thing the same respect given to a Buddha. Here there is Buddhahood

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