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.

Of all the worldly passions, lust is the most intense. All other worldly passions seem to follow in its train.

When action comes out of nothing it creates no karma.

Whatever a person frequently thinks and reflects on, that will become the inclination of their mind.

We living beings, right down to crickets, ants, mosquitoes , and flies, all possess life that is without beginning or end.

One of his students asked Buddha, "Are you the Messiah?" "No," answered Buddha. "Then are you a healer?" "No," Buddha replied. "Then are you a teacher?" the student persisted. "No, I am not a teacher." "Then what are you?" asked the student exasperated. "I am awake," Buddha replied.

If you knew what I know about the power of giving, you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way.