To eat meat is just a habit after we were born. In fact, we are not born to eat meat.

For those who are always courteous and respectful of elders, four things increase: life, beauty, happiness and strength.

Unkind people spread malicious tales, and well-intentioned people also censure; but in either case the tranquil sage remains unconcerned. Nowhere is there to be found a disconcerted sage.

Be it known that Men of dull faculties and slight wisdom, They who cling proudly to signs, Cannot believe in this Dharma. Now I, joyfully and fearlessly, In the midst of the bodhisattvas Frankly casting aside my expedient devices, Merely preach the Unexcelled Path.

As soon as we think we are safe, something unexpected happens.

Harm no other beings. They are just your brothers and sisters.

Here will I live in the rainy season, here in the autumn and in the summer: thus muses the fool. He realizes not the danger (of death).