Whoever has done harmful actions but later covers them up with good is like the moon which, freed from clouds, lights up the world.
Few cross over the river. Most are stranded on this side. On the riverbank they run up and down. But the wise man, following the way, Crosses over, beyond the reach of death. He leaves the dark way For the way of light.
A disciplined mind brings happiness.
If you want to know the past, look at your present. If you want to know the future, look at your present.
All created things are impermanent. Strive diligently.
Drop by drop is the water pot filled. Likewise, the wise man, gathering it little by little, fills himself with good.
A jug fills drop by drop.
The world is afflicted by death and decay. But the wise do not grieve, having realized the nature of the world.
It is better to do nothing Than to do what is wrong. For whatever you do, you do to yourself.
The mind is the source of happiness and unhappiness.
If you let cloudy water settle, it will become clear. If you let your upset mind settle, your course will also become clear.
Never in this world can hatred be stilled by hatred; it will be stifled by non-hatred – this is the law Eternal.
The fool who thinks he is wise is just a fool. The fool who knows he is a fool is wise indeed.
Like a beautiful flower that is colorful but has no fragrance, even well spoken words bear no fruit in one who does not put them into practice.
Through effort you will cross any raging flood, through energy you will pass any sorrow.
Pay no attention to the faults of others, things done or left undone by others. Consider only what by oneself is done or left undone.
A man asked Lord Buddha “I want happiness.” Lord Buddha said – first remove “I” that’s ego. Then remove “Want” that’s desire. See now you are left with only “Happiness”.
It is better to travel well than arrive.
Nothing is to be clung to as I, me or mine.
Equanimity is a perfect, unshakable balance of mind.