The mind that perceives the limitation is the limitation.

Learn this from water: loud splashes the brook but the oceans depth are calm.

Do not look for a sanctuary in anyone except your self.

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

Believe nothing because it is written in books. Believe nothing because wise men say it is so. Believe nothing because it is religious doctrine. Believe it only because you yourself know it to be true.

For soon the body is discarded, Then what does it feel? A useless log of wood, it lies on the ground, Then what does it know? Your worst enemy cannot harm you As much as your own thoughts, unguarded. But once mastered, No one can help you as much, Not even your father or your mother.

"Existence is sorrow." Understand, and go beyond sorrow. This is the way of brightness.