Besides the respect of the lives of human beings, all the animals and plants should be on the list too. That is the real humanitarianism.

Do not give your attention to what others do or fail to do; give it to what you do or fail to do.

In the same way that rain breaks into a house with a bad roof, desire breaks into the mind that has not been practising meditation.

Seeker, empty the boat, lighten the load, be free of craving and judgment and hatred, and feel the joy of the way.

The mind contains all possibilities.

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.

You have to do your own work; Enlightened Ones will only show the way. Those who practise meditation will free themselves from the chains of death