Selected Verses from the Dhammapada

1 All that we are is the result of what we have thought: we are formed and molded by our thoughts.

5 For hatred does not cease by hatred at any time; hatred ceases by love. This is an unalterable law.

42 More than those who hate you, more than all your enemies, an undisciplined mind does greater harm.

129 and 130 Everyone fears punishment; everyone fears death, just as you do. Therefore do not kill or cause to kill. Everyone fears punishment; everyone loves life, as you do. Therefore do not kill or cause to kill.

165 By oneself is evil done; by oneself one is injured. Do not do evil, and suffering will not come. Everyone has the choice to be pure or impure. No one can purify another.

183 Avoid all evil, cultivate the good, purify your mind: this sums up the teaching of the Buddhas.

185 Do not find fault with others, do not injure others, but live in accordance with the dharma. Be moderate in eating and sleeping, and meditate on the highest. This sums up the teaching of the Buddhas.

223 Conquer anger through gentleness, unkindness through kindness, greed through generosity, and falsehood by truth.

276 All efforts must be made by you; Buddhas only show the way.