Reciting part of a sutra with the desire to benefit others is like reciting a recipe in the hope it will prevent people from starving.

The true meaning of the precepts is that one should refrain not only from drinking alcohol but also from getting drunk on nirvana.

My true desire is to relieve others of their pain, though I myself may fall into hell.

Reciting part of a sutra with the desire to benefit others is like reciting a recipe in the hope it will prevent people from starving.

All words and sayings gently turn, returning to the self.