You should study not only that you become a mother when your child is born, but also that you become a child.

If you cannot find the truth right where you are, where else do you expect to find it? Thanks to Josette Champagne. -Dogen.

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

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

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.

Do not arouse disdainful mind when you prepare a broth of wild grasses; do not arouse joyful mind when you prepare a fine cream soup.