Taigen Dan Leighton has lovingly illumined still another dimension of the human condition.

To practice Zen means to realize one's existence in the beauty and clarity of this present moment, rather than letting life unravel in useless daydreaming of the past and future.

Feelings and thoughts do not define who we are; they are just part of the weather of our inner world.

difficulties only become problems when we separate ourselves from them instead of dealing with them directly and wholeheartedly.

Our task is to accept each moment and move on from there, continuing to do our level best.

I loved you without knowing it, and I looked for your memory.In empty houses I entered with a lantern to steal your portrait

You cannot be defined by your skin color, where you come from. The world is yours, embrace it.

At every stage of spiritual growth, the greatest ally you have is your body.

That balance of love for your work and love in your life is an interesting thing.

Persons visited by the angel quiver with a thrill unknown to the rest of mankind

I spent most of my time in my room staring at a mirror. I never knew I was supposed to socialize. I just spent hours making faces at myself, having a good time.

For forty years I have play the oboe, and still I never know what is coming out. It is a perpetual anxiety. But maybe this is good-I have never the time to get myself bored.

I have always believed that I could help change the world, because I have been lucky to have adults around me who did.

I don't think people care about the mechanics of songwriting.

Before God can use a man greatly he must wound him deeply.