The purpose of studying Buddhism is not to study Buddhism, but to study ourselves.

Zen is not some kind of excitement, but concentration on our usual everyday routine.

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

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

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

There is no need to have a deep understanding of Zen.

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.