All phenomena do not inherently exist because of being dependent-arisings. all phenomena do not inherently exist because of being dependently imputed.

Thousands of candles can be lighted from a single candle. Happiness never decreases by being shared.

If the mind be fixed on the acquirement of any object, that object will be attained.

As an elephant in the battlefield withstands arrows shot from bows all around, even so shall I endure abuse.

Let your diet be spare, your wants moderate, your needs few. So, living modestly, with no distracting desires, you will find content.

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

A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker.