You cannot travel the path until you have become the path itself.
We are what we think. All that we are arises with our thoughts. With our thoughts, we make the world.
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.