“Sakyamuni Buddha spoke four lines of verse which those who study the Vajra Sutra should regularly recite: All Condition Dharmas Are Like Dreams, Illusions, Bubbles, Shadows, Like Dew Drops And A Lightning Flash: Contemplate Them Thus.” SpiritualityBuddhismDharma Teaching Book:A General Explanation of the Vajra Prajna Paramita (Diamond) Sutra Source: A General Explanation of the Vajra Prajna Paramita (Diamond) Sutra
“Sutra: Moreover, Subhuti, this Dharma is level and equal, with no high or low. Therefore it is called Anuttarasamyaksambodhi. To cultivate all good dharmas with no self, no others, no living beings and no life is to obtain Anuttarasamyaksambodhi. Subhuti, good dharmas are spoken of by the Tathagata as no good dharmas. Therefore they are called good dharmas.” SpiritualityBuddhismEnlightenmentSutra Book:A General Explanation of the Vajra Prajna Paramita (Diamond) Sutra Source: A General Explanation of the Vajra Prajna Paramita (Diamond) Sutra
“Buddhism regards all living creatures as being endowed with the Buddha nature and the potential to become Buddhas. That's why Buddhism teaches us to refrain from killing and to liberate creatures instead.” TeachBuddhismCreaturesRegardKillingBuddhistRefrainLiving CreaturesBuddha Nature Author:Hsuan Hua
“When silence reaches an ultimate point, the light penetrates everywhere.” LightSilenceUltimatePenetrate Book:The Chan Handbook: Talks About Meditation Source: The Chan Handbook: Talks About Meditation
“If you have no obstacles in your own mind, then outer obstacles will not hinder you or cause you worry.” IfsMindCausesWorryObstaclesHinder Author:Hsuan Hua