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The renunciation of doing harm is the perfection of discipline

As long as space abides and as long as the world abides, so long may I abide, destroying the sufferings of the world.

Whenever conflict arises among living creatures the sense of ownership is the cause.

Penetrative insight joined with calm abiding utterly eradicates afflicted states.

Why be unhappy about something if it can be remedied? And what is the use of being unhappy about something if it cannot be remedied?

He who doesn't get rid of the I won't be able to avoid suffering the same way that someone who doesn't get apart from fire can't avoid being burn.

There is nothing to fear other than my mind.

Others are my main concern. When I notice something of mine, I steal it and give it to others.

In joy and sorrow all are equal,
Thus be guardian of all, as of yourself.

In the ages marked by scarcity and want, may I myself appear as drink and sustenance.

How wonderful will it be when all beings experience each other as limbs on the one body of life.

One should do nothing other than what is directly or indirectly of benefit to living beings.

If the problem can be solved why worry? If the problem cannot be solved worrying will do you no good.

May those whose hell it is to hate and hurt be turned into lovers bringing flowers.

It is natural for the immature to harm others.
Getting angry with them is like resenting a fire for burning.

We are all slaves of our own actions. Why be angry with anyone else?

There is no evil like hatred, and no fortitude like patience.

The source of all happiness lies in thinking of others.

It is not possible to control all external events; But, if I simply control my mind what need is there to control other things?

All those who slight me to my face,
Or do me any other evil,
Even if they blame or slander me,
May they attain the fortune of enlightenment!

All that may be wished for, will by nature fade to nothing.

Instead of trying to cover the whole world with leather, put on some sandals.

Partake of this sacred mystery: to take the place of others, giving them his own.

All happiness comes from the desire for others to be happy.

All the harm, fear, and suffering in the world are caused by attachment to the self: Why should I hold on to this great demon?

All the suffering in the world comes from seeking pleasure for oneself. All the happiness in the world comes from seeking pleasure for others.