"Cowardice
and fear have trapped us in the cycle of transmigration
for a very long time."
"If
we truly ask for it, if we really have the courage, longing
and sincerity to ask for it, the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas
(enlightened beings) of the ten directions would help us."
"Sometimes
we are born in a more depressed situation because God Almighty
wants us to learn the fearless spirit and the courageous
lessons."
"We
must be brave and be a daring person. We can't lower our
heads each time and willingly surrender to every little
obstacle."
"The
obstacles are there for us to train ourselves. Never be
afraid. Have always the courage to face the obstacles."
"You
must have the courage of a mighty soul to say what is true,
whether you die for it or you live with it. "
"Thinking
that other people will get the benefit, we forget about
our fear. This is the best way to nurture courage."
"If
we keep the precepts clearly, we have no fear of wherever
we are, we are peaceful at heart, and courageous. This is
the true state of "free of obstacles of the heart"."
"If
we are truly brave enough to forsake everything - food,
clothing, abode and daily way of life, the saints and great
beings will definitely take care of us. Most probably they
would test us to the very last second when we are totally
breathless, before they would grant us the courage."