Suffering is wishing things were other than they are.

May we live like the lotus, at home in muddy water.

All beings tremble before violence. All love life. All fear death. See yourself in others. Then whom can you hurt? What harm can you do?

Read as few words as you like, and speak fewer, but act upon the law.

Live in joy and love even among those who hate; live in joy and peace even among the troubled.

By giving away food we get more strength. By bestowing clothing on others we gain more beauty. By donating abodes of purity and truth we acquire great treasures.

Be lamps unto yourselves; be your own confidence. Hold truth within yourselves.