Irrigators channel waters; fletchers straighten arrows; carpenters bend wood; the wise master themselves.

Wherever there is light, there is shadow; wherever there is length, there is shortness; wherever there is white, there is black. Just like these, as the self-nature of things can not exist alone, they are called non-substantial.

Those who awaken never rest in one place. Like swans, they rise and leave the lake. On the air they rise and fly an invisible course. Their food is knowledge. They live on emptiness. They have seen how to break free. Who can follow them?

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

The true master lives in truth, in goodness and restraint, non-violence, moderation, and purity.

All of you knowing now, Tthat the Buddhas, the Teachers of the Ages, In accord with what is peculiarly appropriate, have recourse to expedient devices, Need have no more doubts or uncertainties. Your hearts shall give rise to great joy, Since you know that you yourselves Shall become Buddhas.

The more completely we give of ourselves, the more completely the world gives back to us.