One may desire a spurious respect and precedence among one's fellow monks, and the veneration of outsiders. "Both monks and laity should think it was my doing. They should accept my authority in all matters great or small." This is a fool's way of thinking. His self-seeking and conceit just increase.

Just as gold is burnt, cut and rubbed, Examine my words carefully and Do not accept them simply out of respect

Holding on to anger is like grasping a hot coal with the intent of throwing it at someone else; you are the one who gets burned. A good friend who points out mistakes and imperfections and rebukes evil is to be respected as if he reveals a secret of hidden treasure.

Our sorrows and wounds are healed only when we touch them with compassion.

There are two obstacles to enlightenment: 1. Thinking you know. 2 Thinking you don't know.

Offensive acts come back upon the evil doer, like dust that is thrown against the wind.

Do not close your eyes before suffering. Find ways to be with those who are suffering by all means, Including personal contact and visits, images, sound. By such means, awaken yourself and others to the reality of suffering in the world.