That which arises dependent on something is not in the least that thing, neither is it different from it. Therefore, it is neither permanent or nothing.

All philosophies are mental fabrications. There has never been a single doctrine by which one could enter the true essence of things.

A person is not earth, not water, Not fire, not wind, not space, Not consciousness, and not all of them. What person is there other than these?

Someone who has acted carelessly, But later becomes careful and attentive, Is as beautiful as the bright moon emerging from the clouds.

The Buddha taught some people the teachings of duality that help them avoid sin and acquire spiritual merit. To others he taught non-duality, that some find profoundly frightening.

Because there are no phenomena which are not dependent arisings, there are no phenomena which are not void.

Things derive their being and nature by mutual dependence and are nothing in themselves.

So, to praise others for their virtues - Can but encourage one's own efforts

Ultimate serenity is the coming to rest of all ways of taking things, the repose of named things; no truth has been taught by a Buddha for anyone, anywhere.

There is pleasure when a sore is scratched, But to be without sores is more pleasurable still. Just so, there are pleasures in worldly desires, But to be without desires is more pleasurable still.

Great compassion penetrates into the marrow of the bone. It is the support of all living beings. Like the love of a parent for an only child, the tenderness of the Compassionate One is all-pervasive.

Rules don't count when the dream is big enough.

Be wise and attend to obeying. Let Christ manage the providing.

Everybody think they're famous when they get 100, 000 followers on Instagram and 5, 000 on Twitter.

A dead grief is easier to bear than a live trouble.

We had a great time on the bench talking about crime, mother-stabbin', father raping, all kinds of groovy things.

The British people think that if someone is disabled, then they should get all the care and support that we can offer.

The control and understanding of our personal fears is one of the most important undertakings of our lives.

I don't care how much a man talks, if he only says it in a few words.

When you're a parent, then you still have to commit to this concept of, "Okay, I'm basically out of action now for three months."

The note of hallelujah must never be in short supply in the spirit of the believer.