If you vanquish ego-clinging today, tonight you will be enlightened.

Sentient beings, self and others, enemies and dear ones-all are made by thoughts. It is like seeing a rope and mistaking it for a snake. When we think that the rope is a snake, we are scared, but once we see that we are looking at a rope, our fear dissipates. We have been deluded by our thoughts. Likewise, mentally fabricating self and others, we generate attachment and aversion.

...with the power of compassion there is nothing that cannot be accomplished.

Love and nonattachment are the basis of true generosity.

Like a robe wears out over time and turns to rags, life wears out from day to day, from second to second.

To wish happiness for others, even for those who want to do us harm, is the source of consummate happiness.

A beautiful country is a dream-like illusion. It is senseless to cling to it. Unless the inner forces of negative emotions are conquered, strife with outer enemies will never end.