“You are the community now. Be a lamp for yourselves. Be your own refuge. Seek for no other. All things must pass. Strive on diligently. Don’t give up.”

“Be a lamp unto yourself. Work out your liberation with diligence.”

“Work out your own salvation. Do not depend on others.”

“If you knew what I know about the power of giving you would not let a single meal pass without sharing it in some way. ”

“There are no chains like hate...dwelling on your brother's faults multiplies your own. You are far from the end of your journey.”

“Nothing can harm you as much as your own thoughts unguarded.”

“‎Imagine that every person in the world is enlightened but you. They are all your teachers, each doing just the right things to help you learn perfect patience, perfect wisdom, perfect compassion.”