Bassui Tokusho Born : 1327 Died : 1387 Browse All Authors Top 5 quotes by Bassui Tokusho 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 drunk drinking My true desire is to relieve others of their pain, though I myself may fall into hell. Bassui Tokusho pain desire fall All words and sayings gently turn, returning to the self. Bassui Tokusho turns self 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 Do you wish to see clearly and be free? Bassui Tokusho vision wish
