Dharma is not upheld by talking about it. Dharma is upheld by living in harmony with it.

To be idle is a short road to death and to be diligent is a way of life; foolish people are idle, wise people are diligent.

Nirvana is this moment seen directly. There is no where else than here. The only gate is now. The only doorway is your own body and mind. There’s nowhere to go. There’s nothing else to be. There’s no destination. It’s not something to aim for in the afterlife. It’s simply the quality of this moment.

The fragrance of sandalwood and rosebay does not travel far. But the fragrance of virtue rises to the heavens.

Health, contentment, and trust are your greatest possessions. And freedom your greatest joy.

Sometimes it's better to be kind than to be right. We do not need an intelligent mind that speaks, but a patient heart that listens. You will not be punished for your anger, you will be punished by your anger

The virtuous man delights in this world and he delights in the next