How does one stay mindful? Where feelings are known as they arise, known as they persist, known as they pass away. Thoughts are known as they arise, known as they persist, known as they pass away. Perceptions are known they arise, known as they persist, known as they pass away. This is how a monk stays awake.

Foolish, ignorant people indulge in careless lives, whereas a clever man guards his attention as his most precious possession.

Hatred is never appeased by hatred in this world. By non-hatred alone is hatred appeased. This is a law eternal.

Your purpose in life is to find your purpose and give your whole heart and soul to it

Offensive acts come back upon the evil doer, like dust that is thrown against the wind.

Whatsoever, after due examination and analysis, you find to be kind, conducive to the good, the benefit, the welfare of all beings...that doctrine believe and cling to, and take it as your guide.

Love is a fleeting emotion, to reach true nirvana one must know themselves and forsake love, for it breeds contempt