Birth does not lead to greatness; but cultivation of numerous virtues by a man leads him to greatness.
Was there ever a more horrible blasphemy than the statement that all the knowledge of God is confined to this or that book?
Since you alone are responsible for your thoughts, only you can change them. You will want to change them when you realise that each thought creates according to its own nature. Therefore, start now to think only those thoughts that will bring you health and happiness.
Don’t hate life and death or love life and death. Keep your every thought free of delusion, and in life you’ll witness the beginning of nirvana, and in death you’ll experience the assurance of no rebirth.
Supporting one’s parents, cherishing spouse and children and a peaceful occupation; this is the greatest blessing.
