Just as a picture is drawn by an artist, surroundings are created by the activities of the mind

Happy indeed are the arahants! No craving can be found in them. Cut off is the conceit 'I am,' Burst asunder is delusion's net.

The eating of meat extinguishes the seed of Great Kindness.

The kingdom of heaven is closer than the brow above the eye but mankind does not see it.

Those who walk in the Way should avoid sensualism as those who carry hay would avoid coming near the fire.

It is good to have companions when occasion arises, and it is good to be contented with whatever comes.

Just as one can make a lot of garlands from a heap of flowers, so man, subject to birth and death as he is, should make himself a lot of good karma.