Letting go does not mean giving up. Letting go means not thinking of the past, not thinking of the future, a mind that lets go. Giving up means believing in nothing, abandoning all faith and courage. - Master Sheng Yen

People may seek satisfaction by exploiting the environment, they may seek social justice, they may seek social equality, and indeed they may enjoy some degree of success in these endeavors, but ultimately they will fail to truly bring conflict to an end. - Master Sheng Yen

Freedom is not life without obstacles; rather it is the ability to be calm and stable in body and mind when confronting obstacles. - Master Sheng Yen

Gentleness is a mild heart and a flexible attitude toward others and in dealing with situations. It is not a sign of weakness. - Master Sheng Yen

Someone we like or dislike, happy or difficult situation – treat everything with calmness and equanimity – this is “treating right and wrong with gentleness.” - Master Sheng Yen

Unpleasant encounters, unhappy situations - we must mend our own minds, not other people’s minds. - Master Sheng Yen

Take care of your mind, no matter the situation. Keep inner mind calm and peaceful. This is spiritual health; this is protecting the spiritual environment. - Master Sheng Yen