Not merely by rules of conduct and religious observances, nor by much learning either, nor even by attainment of concentration, nor by sleeping alone, do I reach the happiness of freedom, to which no worldlings attain. If you have not put an end to compulsions, nurse your faith

My whole life, I never spoke a single-word.

What I know is like the leaves on that tree; what I teach is only a small part. But I offer it to all with an open hand. What do I not teach? Whatever is fascinating to discuss, divides people against each other, but has no bearing on putting an end to sorrow. What do I teach? Only what is necessary to take you to the other shore.

Everything is changeable, everything appears and disappears; there is no blissful peace until one passes beyond the agony of life and death.

In the end these things matter most: How well did you love? How fully did you live? How deeply did you let go?

The Buddhas do but tell the way; it is for you to swelter at the task.

The greatest impurity is ignorance. Free yourself from it. Be pure.