Y ou should know therefore, that everything in the world is impermanent. Meetings necessarily have separations, so do not harbor grief. The Sutra on the Buddha’s Bequeathed Teaching quote, Buddhism Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. share
A lways examine yourselves, and do not allow yourselves to have faults, this way you can gain liberation within my Dharma. The Sutra on the Buddha’s Bequeathed Teaching quote, Buddhism Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. share
R ealizing that this body is like froth, penetrating its mirage-like nature, and plucking out Mara’s flower-tipped arrows of sensuality, go beyond sight of the King of Death! The Dhammapada quote, Buddhism v.46, translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita. share
T hey have completed the bodhisattva’s course of Paramitas and practiced the samadhis of emptiness, non-form and non-desire, the samadhi of non-arising and non-ceasing and many other samadhis; they have gone far beyond the stages of sravakas and pratyekabuddhas. The Sutra of Immeasurable Life quote, Buddhism Translated by Hisao Inagaki. share
H e dwelt in the realization that all dharmas are empty, devoid of distinctive features, and not to be sought after, and that they neither act nor arise; he thus realized that all dharmas are like magical creations. The Sutra of Immeasurable Life quote, Buddhism Translated by Hisao Inagaki. share
A ccordingly, extract one organ, free it from adhesion, and subdue it at its inner core. Once subdued, it will return to primal truth and radiate its innate brilliance. When that brilliance shines forth, the remaining five adhesions will b e f re e d to accomplish total liberation. The Surangama Sutra quote, Buddhism Book 4, translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. share
T hose who see the Way are like someone holding a torch who enters a dark room, dispelling the darkness so that only light remains. When you study the Way and see the truth, ignorance vanishes and light remains forever. The Sutra in Forty-Two Sections quote, Buddhism Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. share
F or this reason all of you should increasingly benefit yourselves by learning, considering, and cultivating wisdom. The Sutra on the Buddha’s Bequeathed Teaching quote, Buddhism Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. share
O ne with wisdom rides in a secure boat for crossing over the ocean of birth, old age, sickness, and death. The Sutra on the Buddha’s Bequeathed Teaching quote, Buddhism Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. share
B odhisattvas apply themselves and deeply appreciate study and erudition, constantly striving to expand their wisdom and refine their eloquence. Nothing brings them greater joy than teaching and transforming living beings. The Eight Great Awakenings Sutra quote, Buddhism Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. share
D estroy the darkness of delusion with the brightness of wisdom. The Sutra on the Buddha’s Bequeathed Teaching quote, Buddhism Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. share
C alm is his thought, calm his speech, and calm his deed, who, truly knowing, is wholly freed, perfectly tranquil and wise. The Dhammapada quote, Buddhism v.96, translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita. share
W isdom never becomes perfect in one whose mind is not steadfast, who knows not the Good Teaching and whose faith wavers. The Dhammapada quote, Buddhism v.38, translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita. share
B etter it is to live one day wise and meditative than to live a hundred years foolish and uncontrolled. The Dhammapada quote, Buddhism v.111, translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita. share
T he wise ones, ever meditative and steadfastly persevering, alone experience Nibbana, the incomparable freedom from bondage. The Dhammapada quote, Buddhism v.23, translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita. share
T hose who allow their minds to wander freely lose the goodness that people do. By restraining it in one place there is no affair which cannot be completed. The Sutra on the Buddha’s Bequeathed Teaching quote, Buddhism Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. share
W ith respect to merit, you should always be single-minded. Relinquish laziness as you would avoid a hateful thief. The Sutra on the Buddha’s Bequeathed Teaching quote, Buddhism Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. share
I f you attain concentration your mind will not be scattered. It is like a household that uses its water sparingly and is able to regulate its irrigation ditches. One who cultivates concentration is also the same way; for the sake of the water of wisdom he cultivates dhyana concentration, so it doesn’t leak away. The Sutra on the Buddha’s Bequeathed Teaching quote, Buddhism Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. share
I f you collect your thoughts, your mind will be concentrated. If your mind is concentrated, you can know the arising and ceasing of all dharma’s appearances. All of you should constantly and vigorously cultivate concentration. The Sutra on the Buddha’s Bequeathed Teaching quote, Buddhism Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. share
T hough one may conquer a thousand times a thousand men in battle, yet he indeed is the noblest victor who conquers himself. The Dhammapada quote, Buddhism v.103, translated by Acharya Buddharakkhita. share
A ll should seek emancipation, cut the roots of samsara and its various evils, and so aspire to esc ape from the paths of immeasurable sorrow, fear and pain in the three evil realms. The Sutra of Immeasurable Life quote, Buddhism Translated by Hisao Inagaki. share
S trong-willed and diligent, their determination never falters. Thus they become lamps to the world and fields of supreme merit; they always become teachers and harbor no thought of discrimination, aversion, or attachment. The Sutra of Immeasurable Life quote, Buddhism Translated by Hisao Inagaki. share
I f one sincerely, diligently and unceasingly seeks the Way, one will be able to reach one’s destination. What vow is there which cannot be fulfilled? The Sutra of Immeasurable Life quote, Buddhism Translated by Hisao Inagaki. share
C onstantly, day and night, to recollect, to reflect on and to contemplate on the wholesome dharmas so as to cause the wholesome dharmas to increase from thought-moment to thoughtmoment, without allowing the least unwholesome thought to mingle in. The Discourse on the Ten Wholesome Ways of Action quote, Buddhism Translated by Saddhaloka Bhikkhu. share
I f you lose mindfulness you will lose all merit. If your power of mindfulness is firm and strong, though you mingle with the thieves of the five desires, they cannot harm you. The Sutra on the Buddha’s Bequeathed Teaching quote, Buddhism Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society. share