In the same way that rain breaks into a house with a bad roof, desire breaks into the mind that has not been practising meditation.

Every human being is the author of his own health or disease.

This Ariyan Eightfold Path, that is to say: Right view, right aim, right speech, right action, right living, right effort, right mindfulness, right contemplation.

How long the night to the watchman, How long the road to the weary traveller, How long the wandering of many lives To the fool who misses the way.

One who conquers himself is greater than another who conquers a thousand times a thousand on the battlefield.

It came to me that I should teach this truth for it is real happiness and joy. The cessation of suffering is possible.

They are not following dharma who resort to violence to achieve their purpose. But those who lead others through nonviolent means, knowing right and wrong, may be called guardians of the dharma. Those who really seek the path to Enlightenment dictate terms to their mind. Then they proceed with strong determination.