Meat is not agreeable to the wise: it has a nauseating odor, it causes a bad reputation, it is food for the carnivorous; I say this, Mahamati, it is not to be eaten.

Both formerly and now, it is only suffering that I describe, and the cessation of suffering.

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

How does one practice mindfulness? Sit in meditation. Be aware of only your breath.

When one, abandoning greed, feels no greed for what would merit greed, greed gets shed from him - like a drop of water from a lotus leaf.

Wisdom makes light the darkness of ignorance.

Happy are those who have overcome their egos; happy are those who have attained peace; happy are those who have found the Truth.