Believe nothing on the faith of traditions, even though they have been held in honor for many generations and in diverse places. Do not believe a thing because many people speak of it. Do not believe on the faith of the sages of the past. Do not believe what you yourself have imagined, persuading yourself that a God inspires you. Believe nothing on the sole authority of your masters and priests. After examination, believe what you yourself have tested and found to be reasonable, and conform your conduct thereto.

It is because I perceive the danger in the practice of mystic wonders, that I loath, abhor, and am ashamed thereof.

One is not low because of birth nor does birth make one holy. Deeds alone make one low, deeds alone make one holy.

So in this case, Kalamas, don't go by reports, by legends, by traditions, by scripture, by logical conjecture, by inference, by analogies, by agreement through pondering views, by probability, or by the thought, 'This contemplative is our teacher.' When you know for yourselves that, 'These qualities are unskillful; these qualities are blameworthy; these qualities are criticized by the wise; these qualities, when adopted & carried out, lead to harm & to suffering' - then you should abandon them.

Radiate boundless love towards the entire world - above, below, and across - unhindered, without ill will, without enmity.

One moment, ten thousand years. Ten thousand years, one moment.

When you have great joy, you will become Buddhas!