We are shaped by our thoughts; we become what we think. When the mind is pure, joy follows like a shadow that never leaves.

Whoever doesn't flare up at someone who's angry wins a battle hard to win.

If you endeavor to embrace the Way through much learning, the Way will not be understood. If you observe the Way with simplicity of heart, great indeed is this Way.

Whatever a person frequently thinks and reflects on, that will become the inclination of their mind.

If for just the time of a finger-snap a monk produces a thought of loving-kindness, develops it, gives attention to it, such a one is rightly called a monk. Not in vain does he meditate. He acts in accordance with the master's teaching, he follows his advice. How much more so if he cultivates it.

Even if everyone elseIs not doing good,I alone will.Even if everyone elseis doing wrong,I alone will not.

I have passed in ignorance through a cycle of many rebirths, seeking the builder of the house. Continuous rebirth is a painful thing. But now, housebuilder, I have found you out. You will not build me a house again. All your rafters are broken, your ridge-pole shattered. My mind is free from active thought, and has made an end of craving.