It is a man’s own mind, not his enemy or foe that lures him to evil ways.
There are two mistakes one can make along the road to truth...not going all the way, and not starting.
Be determined. The Tempter masters the lazy and irresolute man who dwells on the attractive side of things, ungoverned in his senses, and unrestrained in his food, like the wind overcomes a rotten tree.
From craving is born grief, from craving is born fear. For one freed from craving there’s no grief – so how fear?
In the sky, there is no distinction of east and west; people create distinctions out of their own minds and then believe them to be true.
Faith is nourishment, virtuous deeds are a shelter, wisdom is light by day and right mindfulness is protection by night.
We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.