That the self advances and confirms the ten thousand things is called delusion; that the ten thousand things advance and confirm the self is called enlightenment.

Do not follow the ideas of others, but learn to listen to the voice within yourself. Your body and mind will become clear and you will realize the unity of all things.

The whole moon and the entire sky are reflected in one dewdrop on the grass.

If you cannot find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it?

Life and death are of supreme importance. Time swiftly passes by and opportunity is lost. Each of us should strive to awaken. Awaken. Take heed, do not squander your life.

But do not ask me where I am going, As I travel in this limitless world, Where every step I take is my home.

A flower falls, even though we love it; and a weed grows, even though we do not love it.

Students, when you want to say something, think about it three times before you say it. Speak only if your words will benefit yourselves and others. Do not speak if it brings no benefit.

That you carry yourself forward and experience the myriad things is delusion. That the myriad things come forward and experience themselves is awakening

Those who seek the easy way do not seek the true way.

To study Buddhism is to study ourselves. To study ourselves is to forget ourselves.

I'd like to dividemyself in order to see, among these mountains, each and every flowerof every cherry tree.

Wisdom is the ability to use divine reaction to solve human problems.

True happiness involves the full use of one's power and talents.

Marrying means doing whatever possible to become repulsed of each other

A great champion deals with setback with a comeback.

Fight with a happy heart and strong spirit.

The word "miss" is so wistful. As is the word "wistful," for that matter. They both have sighs embedded in them, that "iss" sound. Which also sounds like if.

We presuppose two things: that there is yet to be learned infinitely more than is now known, and that man can learn it.

Grandparents are given a second chance to enjoy parenthood with fewer of its tribulations and anxieties.

That’s me, man – I’m a lover not a fighter.