The past is already gone, the future is not yet here. There's only one moment for you to live, and that is the present moment

Pay no attention to the faults of others, things done or left undone by others. Consider only what by oneself is done or left undone.

If you're respectful by habit, constantly honoring the worthy, four things increase: long life, beauty, happiness, strength.

The ocean, king of mountains and the mighty continents Are not heavy burdens to bear when compared To the burden of not repaying the world's kindness.

Don't blindly believe what I say. Don't believe me because others convince you of my words. Don't believe anything you see, read, or hear from others, whether of authority, religious teachers or texts.

From eating meat arrogance is born, from arrogance erroneous imaginations issue, and from imagination is born greed; and for this reason refrain from eating meat.

One way leads to acquisition, the other leads to nirvana. Realising this a monk should take no pleasure in the respect of others, but should devote himself to solitude.