There is a way of giving, seeking pleasure by it (or) coveting to get more; some also give to gain a name for charity, some to gain the happiness of heaven…. But yours, O friend, is a charity free from such thoughts, the highest and best degree of charity, free from self-interest or thought of getting more.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
Abhor dissimulation.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
Though a man with a sharp sword should cut one’s body bit by bit, let not an angry thought … arise, let the mouth speak no ill word.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
You say that while young a man should be gay, and when old then religious…. Death, however, as a robber, sword in hand, follows us all, desiring to capture his prey: how then should we wait for old age, ere we turn our minds to religion?
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
If you urge that I am young and tender, and that the time for seeking wisdom is not yet, then you should know that to seek true religion, there never is a time not fit.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
Surely if living creatures saw the consequence of all their evil deeds, … with hatred would they turn and leave them, fearing the ruin following.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
When pure rules of conduct are observed, then there is true religion.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
Why should there be such sorrowful contention? You honor what we honor, both alike: then we are brothers as concerns religion.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
If you desire to honor Buddha, follow the example of his patience and long-suffering.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
They sought their daily gain righteously; no covetous, money-loving spirit prevailed; with pious intent they gave liberally; there was not a thought of any reward.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
Religion he looks upon as his best ornament.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
To the self-reliant there is strength and joy.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
There is in charity a proper time and a proper mode.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
Covetousness and anger are as the serpent’s poison.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
Reverence … is due to righteous conduct.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
Your guileless heart loves to exercise its charity.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
With not a thought of selfishness or covetous desire.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
Overcoming all enemies by the force (of his love).
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
There is no sweet companion like pure charity.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
Conquer your foe by force, and you increase his enmity; conquer by love, and you reap no after-sorrow.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
The end of the pleasures of sense is as the lightning flash: … what profit, then, in doing iniquity?
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
Even a king may be full of trouble; but a common man, who is holy, has rest everlasting.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
Who that hears of him, but yearns with love?
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
Therefore should we encourage small desire, that we may have to give to him who needs.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
He who lives far from me yet walks righteously, is ever near me.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
Let us then practice good works, and inspect our thoughts that we do no evil.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
If you remove (from conduct) the purpose of the mind, the bodily act is but as rotten wood. Wherefore regulate the mind, and the body of itself will go right.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
Aiming to curb the tongue, … aiming to benefit the world.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
Ever inspired by pity and love to men.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
The whole world of sentient creatures enjoyed … universal tranquility.
—Fo-sho-hing-tsan-king
Topics: Buddhism
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