Easy to do are things that are bad and harmful to oneself. But exceedingly difficult to do are things that are good and beneficial.

There are having flowers in Spring, breezes in Summer, moon in Autumn, snows in Winter. If there is nothing worrying over you, it will be the best seasons at all times.

Your enemy can be your greatest teacher.

In protecting oneself, others are protected; In protecting others, oneself is protected.

They are not following dharma who resort to violence to achieve their purpose. But those who lead others through nonviolent means, knowing right and wrong, may be called guardians of the dharma. Those who really seek the path to Enlightenment dictate terms to their mind. Then they proceed with strong determination.

It is wrong to think that misfortunes come from the east or from the west; they originate within one's own mind.

Once you know the nature of anger and joy is empty and you let them go, you free yourself from karma.