Quotes About Meditation

Zen is not a philosophy, it is poetry. It does not propose, it simply persuades. It does not argue, it simply sings its own song.

I'm sure there's some philosophy that says one of the best ways to deal with any of your problems is to take a deep breath and step away from them for a while, writing does this for me.

let me forget about today until tomorrow

There are times when we stop, we sit still. We listen and breezes from a whole other world begin to whisper.

Every thought is an afterthought.

Philosophy is the art of living.

Hold fast, therefore, O circular philosopher, to thy centre, and drive the globe along its orbit by the momentum of thy thought.

To have no time for philosophy is to be a true philosopher.

Philosophy means the complete liberty of the mind.

You can't change the mind with the mind alone, or we'd all be enlightened

Yoga is a philosophy of discipline and meditation that transforms the spirit and makes the individual a better person in thought, action, knowledge and devotion.

I think, therefore I'll think.

Deign on the passing world to turn thine eyes, And pause awhile from letters, to be wise.

There's no need to travel anywhere. Journey within yourself.

Tantra means the avoidance of a set or defined form of spirituality. Tantra is intuitive self-discovery.

The philosophies behind meditation are very current today and are a way of finding some sort of peace.

Philosophy is the health of the mind.

The trouble is you can shut your eyes but you can't shut your mind.

How small a thought it takes to fill a life.

Let me purify my thoughts and words and deeds that I may be a vehicle for thee.

The Buddha taught three cycles of teachings. His first cycle of teachings cover the basics, the prerequisites. This would include the Dharmapada.

I get a feeling of peace from a low so high, as I sit in my chair and watch life go by.

The tantras are ancient sacred books of India and Tibet. The tantras detail specific means for attaining liberation.

The emphasis is on meditation in Tantric Zen. The experience of meditation in formal practice, zazen, where you're sitting down and meditating and concentrating.