Believe nothing, O monks, just because you have been told it, or it is commonly believed, or because it is traditional or because you yourselves have imagined it. Do not believe what your teacher tells you merely out of respect for the teacher. But whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be conducive to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beings - that doctrine believe and cling to and take as your guide.

What you think you become.

These are the roots of trees, O monks, these are empty huts. Meditate, monks, do not be negligent, or else you will regret it later. This is our instruction to you.

Life is dear to all beings, they have the right to live the same that we do.

Set your heart on doing good. Do it over and over again, and you will be filled with joy.

Dispassion is the best of mental states. . . .

Both formerly and now, it is only suffering that I describe, and the cessation of suffering.