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Live in joy and love even among those who hate; live in joy and peace even among the troubled.

Just as a picture is drawn by an artist, surroundings are created by the activities of the mind

It is the fool who is haunted by fears, dread of dangers, oppression of mind, not the wise man.

Hatreds never cease by hatreds in this world. By love alone they cease. This is an ancient Law.

Unity can only be manifested by the Binary. Unity itself and the idea of Unity are already two.

A man should first direct himself in the way he should go. Only then should he instruct others.

The right time to show your good character is when you are pestered by someone weaker than you.

If we destroy something around us we destroy ourselves. If we cheat another, we cheat ourselves.

Conquer anger by love, evil by good; Conquer the miser with liberality, and the liar with truth.

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

Let us rise up and be thankful, for if we didn’t learn a lot today, at least we learned a little

Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship.

Do not dwell in the past, do not dream of the future, concentrate the mind on the present moment.

If a viper lives in your room and you wish to have a peaceful sleep, you must first chase it out.

The mind is pure and luminous by nature. It is defiled only by adventitious thoughts and emotions

We will be thankful and grateful. Not even the last thing that is done for us shall be forgotten.

O how sweet it is to enjoy life, Living in honesty and strength! And wisdom is sweet, And freedom.

Live happily, not hating even those who are hostile. Live peacefully even amongst those that hate.

One is not called noble who harms living beings. By not harming living beings one is called noble.

If there is only empty space, with no suns nor planets in it, then space loses its substantiality.

May I hold myself in compassion. May I meet the suffering and ignorance of others with compassion.

When one feels no shame in telling a deliberate lie, there is no evil, I tell you, he will not do.

More than those who hate you, more than all your enemies, an undisciplined mind does greater harm.

Be a lamp unto yourselves! Work out your liberation with diligence! Fill your mind with compassion!

Looking deeply at life as it is in this very moment, the meditator dwells in stability and freedom.

The world is on fire! And you are laughing? You are deep in the dark. Will you not ask for a light?

Sandalwood, tagara, lotus, jasmine - the fragrance of virtue is unrivalled by such kinds of perfume.

Being deeply learned and skilled, being well trained and using well spoken words; This is good luck.

Whatever a person frequently thinks and reflects on, that will become the inclination of their mind.

Follow the truth of the way. Reflect upon it. Make it your own. Live it. It will always sustain you.

If beings knew, as I know, the results of giving & sharing, they would not eat without having given.

As the fletcher whittles and makes straight his arrows, so the master directs his straying thoughts.

Reverence, humility, contentment, gratitude and hearing the good Dhamma, this is the best good luck.

It is not life and wealth and power that enslave men, but the cleaving to life and wealth and power.

A generous heart, kind speech, & a life of service & compassion are the things which renew humanity.

Once you know the nature of anger and joy is empty and you let them go, you free yourself from karma.

Do not let pleasure distract you from meditation, from the way. Free yourself from pleasure and pain.

Temperance is a tree which as for its root very little contentment, and for its fruit calm and peace.

Just as a solid rock is not shaken by the storm, even so the wise are not affected by praise or blame.

Remember, the greatest gift to give people your enlightenment, to share it. It has to be the greatest.

Better than chanting a thousand words in a dead language is one soothing word spoken in the vernacular.

When one sees that everything exists as an illusion, one can live in a higher sphere than ordinary man.

Before you've seen it, and when you first see it, it is the greatest thing; afterwards, it is ordinary.

A good friend who points out mistakes is to be respected, as if he reveals a secret of hidden treasure.

For innumerable reasons, Mahamati, the Bodhisattva, whose nature is compassion, is not to eat any meat.

It is good to have companions when occasion arises, and it is good to be contented with whatever comes.

Dignity and quiet joy in all that we do are the expression of perfect concentration and perfect wisdom.

To walk safely through the maze of human life, one needs the light of wisdom and the guidance of virtue.

To be selfish, greedy and unwilling to help the needy gives rise to future starvation and clothlessness.

Times of luxury do not last long, but pass away very quickly; nothing in this world can be long enjoyed.

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