Faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is light by day and right mindfulness is protection by night.
A family is a place where minds come in contact with one another. If these minds love one another the home will be as beautiful as a flower garden. But if these minds get out of harmony with one another it is like a storm that plays havoc with the garden.
We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.
Health is the greatest gift, contentment the greatest wealth, faithfulness the best relationship… To keep the body in good health is a duty… otherwise we shall not be able to keep our mind strong and clear.
From craving is born grief, from craving is born fear. For one freed from craving there’s no grief – so how fear?
I do not believe in a fate that falls on men however they act; but I do believe in a fate that falls on them unless they act.

