“Silence is the absolute poise or balance of body, mind, and spirit.”

An old silent pond — A frog jumps into the pond — Splash! Silence again.

Be detached from desire your whole life long.

If you want to travel the Way of Buddhas and Zen masters, then expect nothing, seek nothing, and grasp nothing.

I pluck chrysanthemums beneath the eastern hedge, and gaze at ease at the southern mountains.

Ah! There is nothing like staying at home, for real comfort.

Flow with whatever may happen, and let your mind be free: stay centered by accepting whatever you are doing. This is the ultimate.

My life has been full of terrible misfortunes most of which never happened.

We sit together, the mountain and I, until only the mountain remains.