- Even if you are in a high place, don't forget you many fall. Even if you are safe, don't forget danger. Even though you are alive today, don't assume you will be alive tomorrow.
- The mind has no fixed characteristics; depending on circumstances, it may turn out any way at all.
- Even if it is painful and lonely, associate with worthy companions.
- Consider how you will travel the path, without taking notice of slander from others, without heeding resentment from others.
- Do not think of studying Buddhism in order to gain some advantage as a reward for practicing Buddhism.
- Everyone has great faults, and pride is the greatest fault.
- Prefer to be defeated in the presence of the wise than to excel among the fools.
- If the mentality that seeks honor and advantage does not cease, you will be ill at ease all your life.
- Students of the Way must individually examine their own selves. To examine yourself means to reflect upon how you should carry yourself, mentally and physically.
- If the heart is not empty, it will not admit truthful words.
Dogen p136
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