To become vegetarian is to step into the stream which leads to nirvana.

In compassion lies the world's true strength.

Should a person do good, let him do it again and again. Let him find pleasure therein, for blissful is the accumulation of good.

Noble friends and companions are the whole of the holy life.

Don't pray for lighter burdens, but for stronger backs.

Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.

I, ever knowing the living beings Who tread the Path and those who do not In response to those who may be saved Preach to them a variety of dharmas, Each time having this thought: 'How may I cause the beings To contrive to enter the Unexcelled Path and quickly to perfect the Buddha-body?'