2,920 Quotes About Awareness

Any method can settle the mind in the present moment, but with Silent Illumination you can be relieved of even the present moment. Just take this attitude: don’t worry about the past or the future, and let go of the present too. Just stay in awareness. Chan is called the “gateless gate” because it has no door to enlightenment.

You only feel powerless because your fear has given your power to the object of your fear. Once you realise this, you can claim it back.

A mirror is of no use if it doesn't reflect, likewise a human is of no value till the whole of humanity is reflected in them.

There are ribbons that ensnare, itseems, though I cannot feel theserestraints: a tangle of sharedunderstandings, expectations, values,and obligations that demarcate sentientboundaries and frame the articulationof essence. Yet, there is also something rather arbitrary and inadequate aboutthese ribbons and their juxtaposition.

I think falling in love is like discovering the magic of books. You think to yourself, 'how was I living before this?

The real you can create forever.

The question is not, do you have conflicts? The real question is, are you aware of your conflicts?

Anybody who says they don't have any conflict, is either lying or deluding themselves.

My eyes opened, when I closed my eyes.