The self of which you speak, whether it is the great self or the small self, is only a concept that does not correspond to any reality.

The man who wears the yellow-dyed robe but is not free from stains himself, without self-restraint and integrity, is unworthy of the robe.

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

May we live like the lotus, at home in muddy water.

Anger will never disappear so long as thoughts of resentment are cherished in the mind.

Offensive acts come back upon the evil doer, like dust that is thrown against the wind.

As a bee without harming the flower, its colour or scent, flies away, collecting only the honey, even so should the sage wander in the village.