The color of the mountains is Buddha's body; the sound of running water is his great speech.

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.

Discrimination does not 'make America great.' It makes America weak.

Being lucky is in your hands as it’s outcome of your deeds.

The Good News is the gospel of Truth.

New converts displayed a most un-Roman concern for the sick man.

I'm trying to be a singer, not a civil rights leader.

Always go too far, because that's where you'll find the truth

You didn't elect me to tell you what you wanted to hear. You elected me to tell you the truth.

you fall into the mirror, come through the other side staring at a lightbulb.

When the conversation turns too quickly to films,I see it as a sign of weakness.

I'm always fearful. … Fear generates in you a huge energy. You can use it. When I feel that mounting fear, I think, 'Oh, yes, there it is!' It's like petrol.