An enlightened person does not ignore things and does not stick to things, not even to the truth.

The secret of zen is just two words: not... always... so.

If you think you will get something from practicing zazen, already you are involved in impure practice.

The way that helps will not be the same; it changes according to the situation.

If you understand real practice, then archery or other activities can be zen. If you don't understand how to practice archery in its true sense, then even though you practice very hard, what you acquire is just technique. It won't help you through and through. Perhaps you can hit the mark without trying, but without a bow and arrow you cannot do anything. If you understand the point of practice, then even without a bow and arrow the archery will help you. How you get that kind of power or ability is only through right practice.

You want to eliminate your evil desires in order to reveal your Buddha nature, but where will you throw them away?

So for a period of time each day, try to sit, without moving, without expecting anything, as if you were in your last moment. Moment after moment you feel your last instant. In each inhalation and each exhalation there are countless instants of time. Your intention is to live in each instant.