Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, and you will be filled with joy.

As a lotus flower is born in water, grows in water and rises out of water to stand above it unsoiled, so I, born in the world, raised in the world having overcome the world, live unsoiled by the world

On a long journey of human life, faith is the best of companions; it is the best refreshment on the journey; and it is the greatest property.

Don't pray for lighter burdens, but for stronger backs.

Some do not understand that we must die, But those who do realize this settle their quarrels.

I have the True Dharma Eye, the Marvelous Mind of Nirvana, the True Form of the Formless, and the Subtle Dharma Gate, independent of words and transmitted beyond doctrine. This I have entrusted to Mahakashyapa.

Mutual respect and mutual listening are the foundations of harmony within the family.