A practitioner should be honest and sincere, and harbor no evil thoughts. This is the meaning of “a straightforward mind is the ground of the Way. - Master Sheng Yen

North, south, east, west - all directions are fine. Walking, resting, sitting, sleeping - these are not separate from the Way. Always maintain a mind of humility. Repentance and repayment of kindness are qualities that will keep you walking on the Way. - Master Sheng Yen

Compassion is judicious affection. Wisdom is flexible intelligence. - Master Sheng Yen

Buddha in mind, speech, and daily life. - Master Sheng Yen

Retreat to advance; be silent to debate. These are the best methods to foster self development and to help others. - Master Sheng Yen

When the mind is undisturbed by circumstances, that is the result of meditative concentration. When the mind is not separate from circumstances, that is the function of wisdom. - Master Sheng Yen

Keeping your emotions steady is the foundation of unobstructed success. - Master Sheng Yen