3,675 Quotes About Meditation

When we sit in meditation, we are closer than usual to the world as it is. By simply bringing body, breath, and mind together in the present moment, we touch Buddha; we touch reality, and we are in the world as it is. Most people’s experience in this state is peaceful and rejuvenating.

Poetry is the way that we transcend language through language. And thus our freedom lies in the poetry of all things

If we are engaged in actions that cause pain and conflict to ourselves and others, it is impossible for the mind to become settled, collected, and focused in meditation; it is impossible for the heart to open.

Skill in concentrating and steadying the mind is the basis for all types of meditation.

One of the main discoveries of meditation is seeing how we continually run away from the present moment, how we avoid being here just as we are.

It's very helpful to realize that being here, sitting in meditation, doing simple everyday things like working, walking outside, talking with people, bathing, using the toilet, and eating, is actually all that we need to be fully awake, fully alive, fully human.

While we are sitting in meditation, we are simply exploring humanity and all of creation in the form of ourselves.

Love exists in itself, not relying on owning or being owned.

Have you seen anybody dancing? He is totally aware of himself and dances his way in a manner as decided by his heart. Meditation is also similar to the dancer. You need not reach anyplace, you have to just delve deep in yourself to find the true self and be a Soul Searcher.