The Best Wisdom

The 11th century Buddhist monk Atisha wrote the following:

The best scholar is one who has realized the meaning of no self.

The best monk is one who has tamed his own mind.

The best quality is a great desire to benefit others.

The best instruction is always to watch the mind.

The best accomplishment is a steady lessening of negative emotions.

The best generosity is nonattachment.

The best discipline is a peaceful mind.

The best wisdom is not to grasp at anything at all.