All descriptions of reality are limited expressions of the world of emptiness. Yet we attach to the descriptions and think they are reality. That is a mistake.

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

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

Zen is everywhere.... But for you, Zen is right here.

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

So it is not a matter of whether it is possible to attain Buddhahood, or if it is possible to make a tile a jewel. But just to work, just to live in this world with this understanding is the most important point, and that is our practice. That is true zazen.

There are, strictly speaking, no enlightened people, there is only enlightened activity.