The Ill-directed mind can do to you even worse

Let yourself be open and life will be easier. A spoon of salt in a glass of water makes the water undrinkable. A spoon of salt in a lake is almost unnoticed.

Joy comes not through possession or ownership but through a wise and loving heart.

The grudge you hold on to is like a hot coal that you intend to throw at someone, only you're the one who gets burned.

The masters only point the way. But if you meditate And follow the dharma You will free yourself from desire. 'Everything arises and passes away.' When you see this, you are above sorrow. This is the shining way.

Watch the thought and its ways with care, and let it spring from love born out of concern for all beings.

If people become accustomed to lying, they will unconsciously commit every possible wrong deed. Before they can act wickedly, they must lie and once they begin to lie they will act wickedly without concern.