A state that is not pleasant or delightful to me must be so for him also; and a state which is not pleasant or delightful for me, how could I inflict that on another? (Samyutta Nikaya V, 353.35-354.2)
The avoidance of what is evil,
the undertaking of good,
the cleansing of one’s mind,
this is a teaching of the awakened ones. (Dhammapada 183)
Do not be led by reports, nor by tradition, nor hearsay.
Do not be led by the authority of religious texts, nor by mere logic [...]
nor by the idea “this is your teacher”.
But when you know for yourselves that certain things are unwholesome, wrong and bad,
then give them up.
But when you know for yourselves that certain things are wholesome and good, then accept and follow them. (Vimamsaka Sutta)
One who keeps his life free of greed, hatred and ignorance finds true and everlasting peace. (Dhammapada 36)
Better than a thousand sentences of meaningless words is one sensible word, on hearing which one becomes peaceful. (Dhammapada 100)
Practise moderation in all aspects of living without overzealousness, especially in matters concerning religion.
(Samyutta Nikaya)
The five precepts of Buddhism
I vow to abstain from killing living beings.
I vow to abstain from taking what is not given.
I vow to abstain from sexual misconduct.
I vow to abstain from lying.
I vow to abstain from taking intoxicants.
