In the mind of the beginner, there are many possibilities. In the mind of the expert there are few.

If you try to observe the precepts, that is not true observation of precepts. When you observe the precepts without trying to observe the precepts, that is true observation of the precepts.

In the beginner's mind there are many possibilities, in the expert's mind there are few.

When you are fooled by something else, the damage will not be so big. But when you are fooled by yourself, it is fatal. No more medicine.

When you are just you, without thinking or trying to say something special, just saying what is on your mind and how you feel, then there is naturally self-respect.

Hell is not punishment, it's training.

Instead of criticizing, find out how to help.