Do not accept anything simply because it has been said by your teacher, or because it has been written in your sacred books, or because it has been believed by many, or because it has been handed down by your ancestors. Accept and live only according to what will enable you to see truth face to face.

They who imagine truth in untruth and see untruth in truth will never arrive at the truth.

When you like a flower, you just pluck it. But when you love a flower, you water it daily.

The fool thinks he has won a battle when he bullies with harsh speech, but knowing how to be forbearing alone makes one victorious.

The world is afflicted by death and decay. But the wise do not grieve, having realized the nature of the world.

Let your love flow outward through the universe, To its height, its depth, its broad extent, A limitless love, without hatred or enmity. Then as you stand or walk, Sit or lie down, As long as you are awake, Strive for this with a one-pointed mind; Your life will bring heaven to earth.

There have been many Buddhas before me and will be many Buddhas in the future.