But if you do not find an intelligent companion, a wise and well-behaved person going the same way as yourself, then go on your way alone, like a king abandoning a conquered kingdom, or like a great elephant in the deep forest.

Those who walk in the Way should avoid sensualism as those who carry hay would avoid coming near the fire.

Having abandoned the taking of life, refraining from killing, we dwell without violence, with the knife laid down, scrupulous, full of mercy, trembling with compassion for all sentient beings.

A person creates what they defend against.

These are the roots of trees, O monks, these are empty huts. Meditate, monks, do not be negligent, or else you will regret it later. This is our instruction to you.

Do not let pleasure distract you from meditation, from the way. Free yourself from pleasure and pain.

Karma grows from our hearts. Karma terminates from our hearts.