Meditation could be said to be the Art of Simplicity: simply sitting, simply breathing and simply being.

It is our mind, and that alone, that chains us or sets us free.

Once you overcome the hatred within your mind, you will discover that in the world outside, there is no longer any such thing as even a single enemy.

Do not encumber your mind with useless thoughts. What good does it do to brood on the past or anticipate the future? Remain in the simplicity of the present moment.

If we allow our thoughts to arise and dissolve by themselves, they will pass through our mind as a bird flies through the sky, without leaving a trace.

Day by day, be content with whatever you have and satisfied with whatever happens. Everything else will then fall naturally into place.

There is no logical reason why thoughts, which have no substance, should have so much power over you, nor is there any reason why you should become their slave

On the day that you were born, you began to die. Do not waste a single moment more!

A beautiful country is a dream-like illusion. It is senseless to cling to it. Unless the inner forces of negative emotions are conquered, strife with outer enemies will never end.

Life is fragile, like the dew hanging delicately on the grass, crystal drops that will be carried away on the first morning breeze.

Your practice should be strengthened by the difficult situations you encounter, just as a bonfire in a strong wind is not blown out, but blazes even brighter.

He can’t take his eyes off the stars, but I can’t take mine off his face.

So much of marriage was implicit and nonverbal. Had I gotten so complacent I'd forgotten to communicate?

His father always treated him as if he were capable of great things. Which made him want to accomplish great things.

But my mom shook her head at him and said to me, "Yes, you made your bed, but for heaven's sakes, don't just lie in it!

We was on our way to fame, got matching suits and Beatle boots.

Of all the uses of adversity which are sweet, none are sweeter than those which grow out of disappointed love.

My research is like my feeling directed towards what is the principal value in the life, the poetry.

No matter where your interest lies, you will not be able to accomplish anything unless you bring your deepest devotion to it.

You always want to challenge yourself and work with people you respect. You can't always go by genres, but it's always fun to challenge yourself.