As irrigators lead water where they want, as archers make their arrows straight, as carpenters carve wood, the wise shape their minds.

O seeker! Rely on nothing until you want nothing.

Neither my life of luxury in the palace -nor- my life as ascetic in the forest were ways to enlightenment.

Our problems are not solved by physical force, by hatred, by warOur problems are solved by loving kindness by gentleness, by joy

Go forth in every direction- for the happiness, the harmony, the welfare of the many. Offer your heart, the seeds of understanding, like a lamp overturned and re-lit, illuminating the darkness.

To avoid causing terror to living beings, let the disciple refrain from eating meat.

What is most needed is a loving heart.