Any material form, or thought, or feeling, past or present, should be regarded as, 'This is not mine, this is not what I am, this is not my self.'

The poisonous serpent of afflictions is sleeping in your mind; just as if a black viper were asleep in your room. You must use the hook of precepts to quickly remove it. When the sleeping snake is gone, then you can rest at ease.

Your mind is a powerful thing. When you filter it with positive thoughts, your life will start to change.

Whatever words we utter should be chosen with care for people will hear them and be influenced by them for good or ill.

Watering the flowers and the trees, whispering to them, talking to them. Then, they will grow to be more bright and luxuriant.

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

If a viper lives in your room and you wish to have a peaceful sleep, you must first chase it out.