Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.
The cause of all pain and suffering is ignorance.
May we live like the lotus, at home in muddy water.
A person creates what they defend against.
If it is not truthful and not helpful, don't say it. If it is truthful and not helpful, don't say it. If it is not truthful and helpful, don't say it. If it is truthful and helpful, wait for the right time.
Live contemplating the body. Contemplate internally and externally. Contemplate the origination of things in the body. Contemplate the dissolution of things in the body.