Just as treasures are uncovered from the earth, so virtue appears from good deeds, and wisdom appears from a pure and peaceful mind. To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

Make of yourself a light.

If you want to know the past, look at your present. If you want to know the future, look at your present.

If you determine your course With force or speed, You miss the way of the dharma. Quietly consider What is right and what is wrong. Receiving all opinions equally, Without haste, wisely, Observe the dharma.

The world is continuous flux and is impermanent.

The gift of truth excels all other gifts.

Just as you have come to know, the false discrimination of yourself, apply this mentally to all phenomena