You are the community now. Be a lamp for yourselves. Be your own refuge. Seek for no other. All things must pass. Strive on diligently. Don’t give up.

This is my child, this is my wealth: such thoughts are the preoccupations of fools. If we are unable to own even ourselves, why make such claims?

I gained nothing at all from Supreme Enlightenment, and for that very reason it is called Supreme Enlightenment.

Pain is certain, suffering is optional.

If there is a God, it is inconceivable that he would be concerned about my day to day affairs.

Drink deeply. Live in serenity and joy.

When a wise man is advised of his errors, he will reflect on and improve his conduct. When his misconduct is pointed out, a foolish man will not only disregard the advice but rather repeat the same error.