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"Believe nothing because it is written in books. Believe nothing because wise men say it is so. Believe nothing because it is religious doctrine. Believe it only because you yourself know it to be true."
"Like a lovely flower full of color but lacking in fragrance, are the words of those who do not practice what they teach."
"What is evil? Killing is evil, lying is evil, slandering is evil, abuse is evil, gossip is evil, envy is evil, hatred is evil, to cling to false doctrine is evil; all these things are evil. And what is the root of evil? Desire is the root of evil, illusion is the root of evil."
"How easy it is to see your brother's faults, How hard it is to face your own."
"Concentrate the mind on the present moment."
"The masters only point the way. But if you meditate And follow the dharma You will free yourself from desire. 'Everything arises and passes away.' When you see this, you are above sorrow. This is the shining way."
"A dog is not considered a good dog because he is a good barker. A man is not considered a good man because he is a good talker."
"Dharma is not upheld by talking about it. Dharma is upheld by living in harmony with it."
"Whatever suffering there is in this world,all arises from desiring only myself to be happy.And whatever joy there is in this world,all arises from desiring to share my happiness with everyone."
"How does one practice mindfulness? Sit in meditation. Be aware of only your breath."
"Generosity brings happiness at every stage of its expression. We experience joy in forming the intention to be generous. We experience joy in the actual act of giving something. And we experience joy in remembering the fact that we have given."
"Speak or act with a pure mind, and happiness will follow you as your shadow, unshakable."
"When we feel happy and peaceful, our happiness and peace radiates around us, and others can enjoy it as well. This is called 'the enjoyment of others of our body of bliss'."
"The world is full of suffering. Birth is suffering, decre- pitude is suffering, sickness and death are sufferings. To face a man of hatred is suffering, to be separated from a beloved one is suffering, to be vainly struggling to satisfy one's needs is suffering. In fact, life that is not free from desire and passion is always involved with suffering."
"If anything is worth doing, do it with all your heart."
"Attention leads to immortality. Carelessness leads to death. Those who pay attention will not die, while the careless are as good as dead already."
"One who is wise and disciplined, always kind and intelligent, humble and free from pride. One like this will be praised."
"Form is emptiness, emptiness is form"
"Observe the life by cause and consequence. Explore the life by wisdom. Treat the life by equality. Complete the life by love."
"A generous heart, kind speech, & a life of service & compassion are the things which renew humanity."