Don't move. Just die over and over. Don't anticipate. Nothing can save you now because you have only this moment. Not even enlightenment will help you now because there are no other moments. With no future, be true to yourself and express yourself fully. Don't move.

Nothing we see or hear is perfect. But right there in the imperfection is perfect reality.

Instead of criticizing, find out how to help.

In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities; in the expert's mind there are few.... In the beginner's mind there is no thought, 'I have attained something.' All self-centered thoughts limit our vast mind. When we have no thought of achievement, no thought of self, we are true beginners. We can really learn something.

Life without zazen is like winding your clock without setting it. It runs perfectly well, but it dosen't tell time.

In reflecting on our problems, we should include ourselves.

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.