“Tension is who you think you should be.  Relaxation is who you are.” Chinese Proverb

I have compiled a list of timeless relaxing Zen quotes for your reading pleasure. Take a deep breath, relax and enjoy these terrific quotes from Zen masters and artists alike. Please feel free to add any comments or quotes you would like to share below.

Timeless Relaxing Zen quotes to soothe your being:

“When we are unable to find tranquility within ourselves, it is useless to seek it elsewhere.” Francois de La Rochefoucauld

“Sometimes the most important thing in a whole day is the rest we take between two deep breaths.” Etty Hillesum

“There is more to life than increasing its speed.” Gandhi

“Nothing is permanent in this wicked world – not even our troubles.” Charlie Chaplin

“The tighter you squeeze, the less you have.” Ma-Tsu

“The quieter you become, the more you can hear.” Baba Ram Dass

“It is better to practice a little than talk a lot.” Muso Kokushi

“A crust eaten in peace is better than a banquet partaken in anxiety.” Aesop

“Take rest; a field that has rested gives a bountiful crop.” Ovid

“For fast-acting relief try slowing down.”  Lily Tomlin

The only Zen you find on the tops of mountains is the Zen you bring up there.” Robert M. Pirsig

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