Meditation quotes

Welcome to the Meditation quotes page! In today's fast-paced world, finding inner peace and harmony can be a challenge. Thankfully, meditation offers a powerful tool for quieting the mind, reducing stress, and cultivating a sense of tranquility. Whether you are a seasoned meditator or new to the practice, we have curated a collection of insightful quotes that will inspire and uplift you on your journey.

Meditation is not just about sitting in silence; it is a profound way of connecting with ourselves and the present moment. Through meditation, we can tap into our inner wisdom, cultivate mindfulness, and gain a deeper understanding of ourselves and the world around us. The quotes on this page offer valuable insights from renowned spiritual teachers, philosophers, and meditation practitioners who have dedicated their lives to the practice.

As you explore these quotes, you will discover a variety of perspectives on meditation, its benefits, and the transformative power it can have on our lives. Whether you are seeking guidance on how to start a meditation practice, or simply need a gentle reminder to stay present, these quotes will serve as a source of inspiration and motivation.

Take your time to read through these quotes, allowing their wisdom to resonate with you. May they inspire you to embrace the practice of meditation and find peace amidst the chaos of everyday life. Let these words guide you on your journey towards self-discovery, mindfulness, and inner peace.

You cultivate the subconscious by meditation, by sitting in silence and by not trying to control your thoughts. Then go someplace where you haven't been before, or go for a walk, a run, and look for signs of grace-an epiphany, something that comes to you.
D.T. Suzuki
D.T. Suzuki
Pioneer of Zen Buddhism in the West
Who would then deny that when I am sipping tea in my tearoom I am swallowing the whole universe with it and that this very moment of my lifting the bowl to my lips is eternity itself transcending time and space?
M. F. K. Fisher
M. F. K. Fisher
Pioneering Food Writer
There is no chiropractic treatment, no Yoga exercise, no hour of meditation in a music-throbbing chapel, that will leave you emptier of bad thoughts than this homely ceremony of making bread.
Neil Patrick Harris
Neil Patrick Harris
American actor, singer, writer, producer, and television host
The makeup [for Count Olaf] took about two and a half hours every morning. The meditation was another hour and a half. I would eat a big breakfast - that was probably 45 minutes. And then it was lunch.
My own way of writing is very meditated and, despite my reputation, rather slow-moving. So I do spend a good deal of time contemplating endings. The final ending is usually arrived at simply by intuition.
D.T. Suzuki
D.T. Suzuki
Pioneer of Zen Buddhism in the West
We do not realize that as soon as our thoughts cease and all attempts at forming ideas are forgotten the Buddha reveals himself before us.
D.T. Suzuki
D.T. Suzuki
Pioneer of Zen Buddhism in the West
Zen has no business with ideas.
D.T. Suzuki
D.T. Suzuki
Pioneer of Zen Buddhism in the West
The mind has first to be attuned to the Unconscious.
D.T. Suzuki
D.T. Suzuki
Pioneer of Zen Buddhism in the West
Dhyana is retaining one's tranquil state of mind in any circumstance, unfavorable as well as favorable, and not being disturbed or frustrated even when adverse conditions present themselves one after another.
D.T. Suzuki
D.T. Suzuki
Pioneer of Zen Buddhism in the West
Zen purposes to discipline the mind itself, to make it its own master, through an insight into its proper nature. This getting into the real nature of one's own mind or soul is the fundamental object of Zen Buddhism. Zen, therefore, is more than meditation and Dhyana in its ordinary sense. The discipline of Zen consists in opening the mental eye in order to look into the very reason of existence.