Preparing food is not just about yourself and others. It is about everything!

In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few.

Without accepting the fact that everything changes, we cannot find perfect composure. But unfortunately, although it is true, it is difficult for us to accept it. Because we cannot accept the truth of transience, we suffer.

All of you are perfect just as you are and you could use a little improvement.

As soon as you see something, you already start to intellectualize it. As soon as you intellectualize something, it is no longer what you saw.

When you do something, you should burn yourself up completely, like a good bonfire, leaving no trace of yourself.

The most important thing is to find out what is the most important thing.

If your mind is empty, it is always ready for anything; it is open to everything.

I think you’re all enlightened, until you open your mouths.

The world is its own magic.

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

As long as you seek for something, you will get the shadow of reality and not reality itself.