The point we emphasize is strong confidence in our original nature.

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.

A garden is never finished.

Wherever you go you will find your teacher, as long as you have the eyes to see and the ears to hear.

When my master and I were walking in the rain, he would say, 'Do not walk so fast, the rain is everywhere.'

Zazen practice and everyday activity are one thing. We call zazen everyday life, and everyday life zazen.

Each of you is perfect the way you are ... and you can use a little improvement.