Hatred does not cease by hatred, but only by love.

Pity arises when we are sorry for someone.Compassion is when we understand and help wisely.

I knew that most people never see this reality because they attach to the material aspect of the world. Illusions of self and other fill their vision. I also realized there are those with little dust limiting their vision.

Suffering does not befall him who is without attachment to names and forms.

When phenomena are individually analyzed as selfless, and what has been analyzed is meditated upon, that is the cause for attaining the fruit, nirvana. One does not go to peace through any other cause

True and lasting inner peace can never be found in external things. It can only be found within in. And then, once we find and nurture it with ourselves, it radiates outward.

Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.