Work quickly, not anxiously; mind and body relaxed and unbound. - Master Sheng Yen

Busy? No matter. No vexation. All is well. - Master Sheng Yen

Be happy being busy! Even when you're tired, be joyful. - Master Sheng Yen

Busy but not in disarray; tired but not worn out. - Master Sheng Yen

Be solid and forthright; have a great open heart; be sure and steady in accomplishment, with vision penetrating and far-reaching. - Master Sheng Yen

Only after you encounter affliction and adversity will you summon the mind of diligence. Master Sheng Yen

Look more, listen more; speak less, act fast; spend slow. - Master Sheng Yen

The more you come to know your weaknesses, the faster you will grow - your self confidence unwavering. - Master Sheng Yen

A true step on the path merits more than a hundred shallow words adorned with tinsel. - Master Sheng Yen

An ordinary mind is a mind of utmost freedom, utmost joy. - Master Sheng Yen

More praise and less criticism! Cut down the karma that comes from what you say. - Master Sheng Yen

Rejoice when you encounter good, praise it, encourage it to spread, but take care to learn with an open mind. - Master Sheng Yen

Be thankful at every opportunity: good and bad fortune are both allies. - Master Sheng Yen

With gratitude we grow; repayment of kindness leads to success. - Master Sheng Yen

The four steps in dealing with any problem: face it, accept it, deal with it, let it go.- Master Sheng Yen

The four attitudes to take towards others: grateful, thankful, transforming, inspiring. - Master Sheng Yen

When you wish for something - ask yourself these four questions: Is it needed? Is it wanted? Is it obtainable? It is advisable? - Master Sheng Yen

The four contentments: mind at peace, body at rest, family in harmony, all enterprise at ease. - Master Sheng Yen

In daily living it is better to think: "fine if I can have it, no matter if I can't"; thus transform suffering to joy and live a life of serenity. - Master Sheng Yen

About to speak? Think a moment. Slow your speech a bit. It's not that you should not speak, but rather that you should cherish what you say and choose your words with care. - Master Sheng Yen

Always keep your body and mind always relaxed and meet everyone with a smile; relaxation makes your mind and body healthy, and a smile gathers friends and friendship. - Master Sheng Yen

Able to pick it up, able to let it go - year after year good fortune will surely follow; sow a field of blessings with wisdom! Everyday, all days - are good days. - Master Sheng Yen

Know yourself, know others; know when to advance, when to retreat; at all times maintain peace and equanimity in body and mind; know your blessings, use them wisely, strive to increase them; everywhere you go develop deep virtuous affinity with others. - Master Sheng Yen

When you can let it go, then you can pick it up. At ease letting it go or picking it up - then you are truly free. - Master Sheng Yen

Let the measure of your heart be great; the size of your ego, small. - Master Sheng Yen