Ask not why one has so few good sons and filial grandsons, ask how one has brought up one's offsprings. - Master Sheng Yen

When you are tempted to blame the environment, first look inward at your mind; when you are tempted to fault others, first reflect upon yourself. - Master Sheng Yen

When one is not tempted by money, power and fame, one has nothing to fear even when facing an army. - Master Sheng Yen

Share your power and wealth with all,but treat your joys and suffering as causes and conditions of your own. - Master Sheng Yen

Don't be deterred by life's trials and tribulations, don't be corrupted by worldly pleasures and indulgence. - Master Sheng Yen

Interprete everything positively, consider everything from a different angle, and do not falter in pursuing one's goals. - Master Sheng Yen

Letting go is not giving up, rather it helps one take on new challenges. One cannot take on anything without first letting go. One who can take on and let go of anything in peace is truly free. - Master Sheng Yen

Carrying a bowl filled with alms from a thousand households, I am a lone monk with a bamboo cane who has travelled ten thousand miles; knowing that all comes and goes according to causes and conditions, when causes and conditions dissipate I let go. - Master Sheng Yen

Go on a pilgrimage to improve your practice, prayers will be answered and vows will be fulfilled; be respectful, listen intently and sing wholeheartedly, prostrate yourself after every three steps; your body and mind will feel refreshed, karmic obstructions will be removed while blessings and wisdom increase. - Master Sheng Yen

Recite often the name of Guan Yin, Bodhisattva Avalokitesavara, and you will find your way to a peaceful mind, a peaceful life. - Master Sheng Yen

The Buddhadharma is but one flavor - the flavor of liberation through benefiting oneself and others. - Master Sheng Yen

The mighty dragon travels in deep seas and vast swamps, the vigorous tiger rests near high cliffs and perilous caves, the able thrive in adversities. - Master Sheng Yen

The ancient pine tree may be hundreds of years old, yet what is hundreds of years compared to the age of the stars in the sky? - Master Sheng Yen

As you settle your body and mind, you are well on your way to settle your family and career as well. - Master Sheng Yen

When one puts down all self-centered concerns, one can lift up the world. - Master Sheng Yen

In one's resolve to pursue the Path lies the giving of fearlessness. - Master Sheng Yen

Let your mind function freely, without abiding anywhere or in anything - this is entering the gate of kindness and compassion. - Master Sheng Yen

When one sees one's own Buddha nature, the burning house that is our world turns into blooming lotus flowers. - Master Sheng Yen

Cultivate great wisdom and great vows and one shall gain infinite blessings and infinite life. - Master Sheng Yen

Kindness and compassion eliminate suffering and bring forth joy, wisdom eliminates wrongs and dispels false views. - Master Sheng Yen

Compassion brings blessings like a spring breeze; wisdom shines like the warm summer sun. - Master Sheng Yen

Do not be corrupted by worldly vexations that surround one like dust, do not be deterred by a path beset with difficulties. - Master Sheng Yen

Take on your responsibilty by delivering all sentient beings, let go of your attachment by not abiding in any form. - Master Sheng Yen

Heaven and earth support all sentient beings without condition, should I not share the same compassionate vows? - Master Sheng Yen

A single spark can start a prairie fire, a tiny bit of good intention can save the world. - Master Sheng Yen