Assignment 4, Ashley Huynh

People who cultivate the Way need first off to not be selfish. This matter isn't one which should be undertaken solely for the sake of insuring one's own security, but rather it should be out of the need to benefit the entire world. It's necessary to let go of one's self. It's not that one thinks, "In this respect and in that respect I'm really incomparably great!" Rather one must act out of concern for preserving the larger state of affairs. (p.102)

From Lotuses in the Spring Sun

When I only take foods that I like, I vow that all living beings have enough to eat.

When I get the chance to study Buddhism, I vow that all living beings become enlightened to the Way.