Kentetsu Takamori quotes:
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Since living is believing, no one can be completely lacking in faith.
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Bliss and suffering, it seems, always go hand in hand.
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On the Brevity of Our TiesTies in this world last only for a time. We are husband and wife, parent and child, for a short period only. Once this reality sinks in, we cannot help treasuring each moment of our brief association.
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Greed kills us all.
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Absent a sense of the preciousness of one's own life, why respect the life of anyone else?
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Amida's unimpeded light is the sun of wisdom that destroys the mind of darkness.(Preface in Teaching, Practice, Faith, Enlightenment)
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Many Buddhist temple priests regard their parishioners as possessions and fear their departure as a diminishing of assets.
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Living in a world such as this is like dancing on a live volcano.
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Knowing life's purpose would invest everything one did with meaning.
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What each of us believes in is up to us, but life is impossible without believing in something.
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How wonderful it would be if people did all they could for one other without seeking anything in return! One should never remember a kindness done, and never forget a kindness received.
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Change irritation to appreciationPatience doesn't just happen, but must be cultivated. It is all a matter of attitude."
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Everyone makes mistakes. Whether we put our mistakes to use depends on how deeply we reflect on our actions. It is desirable to reflect until the tears come. - On Self-Reflection -
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No one should ever despair because the entrance to his or her chosen career path is clogged. There is an ancient saying: "The persistent drip wears through stone.
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If you are fortunate enough to enjoy great success, you should never forget the spirit of the beginner, and not grow indolent and arrogant.
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Health, wealth, reputation, and status are all mere ingredients of happiness. The key to true well-being is being able to manage them capably.