When a monk is an arahant, with his fermentations ended - one who has reached fulfillment, done the task, laid down the burden, attained the true goal, totally destroyed the fetter of becoming, and is released through right gnosis - the thought doesn't occur to him that 'There is someone better than me,' or 'There is someone equal to me,' or 'There is someone worse than me.'

Let no person think lightly of good, saying in his or her heart, "it will not benefit me." As by the falling of raindrops a jar of water is filled, so the wise person becomes full of good, even though he or she collects it little by little.

Thus all things are subject to death, sorrow and suffering. I became aware that I too was of the same nature, the nature of beginning and end. What if I searched for that which underlies all creation, that which is nirvana, the perfect freedom from unconditioned existence?

When you move your focus from competition to contribution life becomes a celebration. Never try to defeat people, just win their hearts.

When we free ourselves of desire, we will know serenity and freedom.

If by leaving a small pleasure one sees a great pleasure, let a wise man leave the small pleasure, and look to the great.

It came to me that I should teach this truth for it is real happiness and joy. The cessation of suffering is possible.