"The word 'meditation' means 'non-thinking' or 'no-mind'. The old Chinese called it, "sitting in forgetfulness".

" It is often said that meditation is like holding a bird: first the fingers enclose the bird so it can't escape. After a while the fingers are relaxed, just enough so the bird can feel free, yet remain, quite safe and secure.
In the same way, in simple meditation, we first learn to capture our thinking, holding on to one thought only. Having developed this skill, we can relax the mind into contemplation.."

"...Observe the breath going in and going out... Put your attention at the nostrils, observing the breath...As thoughts come, let them go like leaves in the wind, and return your attention to the nostrils.."