Not by mere eloquence, nor by handsome appearance, does a man become good-natured, should he be jealous, selfish and deceitful.

As irrigators lead water where they want, as archers make their arrows straight, as carpenters carve wood, the wise shape their minds.

Once you know the nature of anger and joy is empty and you let them go, you free yourself from karma.

Through true honestydeeply believethat all sentient-beings are one.That all beings have the sametrue nature,wisdom,virtue.

When a wise man is advised of his errors, he will reflect on and improve his conduct. When his misconduct is pointed out, a foolish man will not only disregard the advice but rather repeat the same error.

Do not overrate what you have received, nor envy others. He who envies others does not obtain peace of mind.

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