Like fresh milk a bad deed does not turn at once. It follows a fool scorching him like a smouldering fire.

Rage is a powerful energy that with diligent practice can be transformed into fierce compassion. However much we disagree with our enemies, our task is to identify with them. They too feel justified in their point of view.

Within this moment, the only moment that exists, the past, present and future are contained.

Master your words. Master your thoughts. Never allow your body to do harm. Follow these three roads with purity And you will find yourself upon the one way, The way of wisdom.

Inflowing thoughts come to an end in those who are ever alert of mind, training themselves night and day, and ever intent on nirvana

It is more important to prevent animal suffering, rather than sit to contemplate the evils of the universe praying in the company of priests.

Much though he recites the sacred texts, but acts not accordingly, that heedless man is like a cowherd who only counts the cows of others - he does not partake of the blessings of the holy life.