Reciting part of a sutra with the desire to benefit others is like reciting a recipe in the hope it will prevent people from starving.

The true meaning of the precepts is that one should refrain not only from drinking alcohol but also from getting drunk on nirvana.
BASSUI TOKUSHO

Buddhist Drinking Drunk Refrain
My true desire is to relieve others of their pain, though I myself may fall into hell.
BASSUI TOKUSHO

Desire Fall Hell Pain True
Reciting part of a sutra with the desire to benefit others is like reciting a recipe in the hope it will prevent people from starving.
BASSUI TOKUSHO

Benefits Desire People Starving
Do you wish to see clearly and be free?
BASSUI TOKUSHO

Clear Free Vision Wish
All words and sayings gently turn, returning to the self.
BASSUI TOKUSHO

Gently Say Self Turns

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