Living in the world yet not forming attachments to the dust of the
world is the way of a true Zen student.

When witnessing the good action of another encourage yourself to follow
his example. Hearing of the mistaken action of another, advise yourself
not to emulate it.

Even though alone in a dark room, be as if you were facing a noble
guest. Express your feelings, but become no more expressive than your true
nature.

Poverty is your treasure. Never exchange it for an easy life.

A person may appear a fool and yet not be one. He may only be guarding
his wisdom carefully.

Virtues are the fruit of self-discipline and do not drop from heaven of
themselves as does rain or snow.

Modesty is the foundation of all virtues. Let your neighbors discover
you before you make yourself known to them.

A noble heart never forces itself forward. Its words are as rare gems,
seldom displayed and of great value.

To a sincere student, every day is a fortunate day. Time passes but he
never lags behind. Neither glory nor shame can move him.

Censure yourself, never another. Do not discuss right and wrong.

Some things, though right, were considered wrong for generations. Since
the value of righteousness may be recognized after centuries, there is no
need to crave an immediate appreciation.

Live with cause and leave results to the great law of the universe.
Pass each day in peaceful contemplation.

One day, one of the eight immortals Lu
Dongbin, came down to the Saha World  to help
people out who were in great difficulties. While he was on the
way, he met a youth sitting by the road side crying heavily. He
approached the youth and asked him, "Mister, why are you
crying? Do you have any difficulties?"

"My mother is very sick and my father had passed away. I
do not have any money to hire a doctor to see her. I want to go
to work but nobody will take care of my mother while I am
away?"

The immortal was very touched by the fidelity of this youth
and therefore he decided to help him out by performing a miracle.
He pointed his finger at a piece of stone by the road side and
turned it into gold immediately. Then he gave the piece of gold
to the youth. To his surprise the youth refused to accept it.

The immortal was even touched, because the youth must be a
devout Buddhist, renouncing wealth. "Why don't you accept
the piece of gold. It should keep your family going for a long
time."

The youth replied, "If I accept it, sooner or later I
will spend it all. Therefore, I do not want the piece of gold. I
want your finger, because I can use it to turn everything into
gold and I will be the richest man on earth."

Upon hearing this, the immortal gave a sigh at the greediness
of human beings, restored the piece of gold back to stone, and
returned to heaven.