Endurance is one of the most difficult disciplines but it is to the one who endures that the final victory comes.

All the holy words you read and all the holy words you speak are as nothing if you do not act upon them. Even if you read little and say little but live the right way, forsaking craving, hatred and delusion, you will know the truth and find calmness and will show others the path.

As the fletcher whittles and makes straight his arrows, so the master directs his straying thoughts.

Don't rely on logic alone, nor speculation. Don't infer or be deceived by appearances.

I will not look at another's bowl intent on finding fault: a training to be observed.

The mentor can be identified by four things: by restraining you from wrongdoing, guiding you towards good actions, telling you what you ought to know, and showing you the path to heaven.

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