The misery which follows pleasure is the pleasure which follows misery. The pleasure and misery of mankind revolve like a wheel.

Things derive their being and nature by mutual dependence and are nothing in themselves.

The Buddha taught some people the teachings of duality that help them avoid sin and acquire spiritual merit. To others he taught non-duality, that some find profoundly frightening.

Even offering three hundred bowls of food three times a day does not match the spiritual merit gained in one moment of love.

So, to praise others for their virtues - Can but encourage one's own efforts

One who kill, own life will be shortened; One who harms, will be injured even more

The logs of wood which move down the river together Are driven apart by every wave. Such inevitable parting Should not be the cause of misery.