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.

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.

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

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

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