3,675 Quotes About Meditation

The chronic tension the average person experiences in modern life finds its way deep into the body, and we live most of our lives in the “whiplash” of past experiences—mentally rehashing and physically re-experiencing past stressors.

The practice of breath awareness relieves tension by shifting attention to the present, and the mental pressures of worries, concerns, and ambitions lift.

As a result of regular mindfulness practice, you’ll begin to see your role in different circumstances, recognize your oppor- tunities to grow, and develop a relationship with yourself that is more loving, forgiving, and open to new possibilities.

Appreciating the simple things, the great temporary gift of life and the beauty in all aspects of living, is perhaps one of the most power- ful, fulfilling benefits of practicing breath awareness.

By choosing to become aware, you choose to take back control of your attention and perspective, which can transform even mundane tasks, such as washing dishes or making coffee, into something joyful and beautiful.

Staying in the Beingness.Without judgement.This is where the real progress happens.

The world is a collection of objects.That which perceives the objectsCannot itself be an object.You are That.

Just as honey is not the sweetnessThe words of Wu Hsin are notThe truth.However, time spent with these words is likeThe aftermath of rain.In due course a sprouting ofUnderstanding will occur andWill bear fruit at a paceOutside of one’s control.

Who is the witness of all this?Who is looking behind your eyes?Who is the witness of the coming & going of thoughts?Who is the witness of the coming & going of sensations?Who is the witness of every experience or phenomenon you perceive?Just stay there, with that witness, that background where everything appears & disappears.