If beings knew, as I know, the results of sharing gifts, they would not enjoy their gifts without sharing them with others, nor would the taint of stinginess obsess the heart and stay there. even if it were their last and final bit of food, they would not enjoy its use without sharing it, if there were anyone to receive it

Follow the way of virtue. Follow the way joyfully through this world and on beyond.

Don't rely on logic alone, nor speculation. Don't infer or be deceived by appearances.

Let your diet be spare, your wants moderate, your needs few. So, living modestly, with no distracting desires, you will find content.

We will be thankful and grateful. Not even the last thing that is done for us shall be forgotten.

One of his students asked Buddha, "Are you the Messiah?" "No," answered Buddha. "Then are you a healer?" "No," Buddha replied. "Then are you a teacher?" the student persisted. "No, I am not a teacher." "Then what are you?" asked the student exasperated. "I am awake," Buddha replied.

Whoever sees me sees the teaching, and whoever sees the teaching sees me.