Canonical Reference: Bhaddekaratta Sutta (An Auspicious Day) Verified Source

“Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment. Today's effort must be made today.”

Canonical Pali Original: Atītaṃ nānvāgameyya, nappaṭikaṅkhe anāgataṃ; Yadātītaṃ pahīnaṃ taṃ, appattañca anāgataṃ; Paccuppannañca yo dhammaṃ, tattha tattha vipassati.

— Gautam Buddha
The Awakened One, Founder of Dhamma
Historical Setting & Context:

Delivered at Jetavana monastery in Savatthi, expounding the core vipassana practice of present-moment awareness.