Let go the past, let go the future, and let go the present (front, back, middle). Crossing to the farther shore of existence, with mind released everywhere, do not further undergo birth and decay.

The ignorant man is an ox. He grows in size, not in wisdom.

All tremble at violence; all fear death. Putting oneself in the place of another, one should not kill nor cause another to kill.

Even loss and betrayal can bring us awakening.

Before enlightenment; chop wood, carry water. After enlightenment; chop wood, carry water.

If you hold yourself dear, protect yourself well.

I will purify my bodily actions through repeated reflection. I will purify my verbal actions through repeated reflection. I will purify my mental actions through repeated reflection. That's how you should train yourself.