“Life has a definite purpose: to have one’s darkness of mind dispelled, and so achieve never-ending happiness.” — Kentetsu Takamori Copy Share Image
“Knowing life's purpose would invest everything one did with meaning.” — Kentetsu Takamori Copy Share
“What each of us believes in is up to us, but life is impossible without believing in something.” — Kentetsu Takamori Copy Share
“Many Buddhist temple priests regard their parishioners as possessions and fear their departure as a diminishing of assets.” — Kentetsu Takamori Copy Share
“How wonderful it would be if people did all they could for one other without seeking anything in return! One should never remember a… — Kentetsu Takamori Copy Share
“The painful sea of birth-and-death knows no bounds. We have long been submerged. Only the ship of Amida’s Vow will take us aboard and… — Kentetsu Takamori Copy Share
“If you are fortunate enough to enjoy great success, you should never forget the spirit of the beginner, and not grow indolent and arrogant.” — Kentetsu Takamori Copy Share
“Change irritation to appreciation Patience doesn't just happen, but must be cultivated. It is all a matter of attitude.” — Kentetsu Takamori Copy Share
“Health, wealth, reputation, and status are all mere ingredients of happiness. The key to true well-being is being able to manage them capably.” — Kentetsu Takamori Copy Share
“Amida's unimpeded light is the sun of wisdom that destroys the mind of darkness. (Preface in Teaching, Practice, Faith, Enlightenment)” — Kentetsu Takamori Copy Share
“Everyone makes mistakes. Whether we put our mistakes to use depends on how deeply we reflect on our actions. It is desirable to reflect… — Kentetsu Takamori Copy Share
“Absent a sense of the preciousness of one's own life, why respect the life of anyone else?” — Kentetsu Takamori Copy Share
“On the Brevity of Our Ties Ties in this world last only for a time. We are husband and wife, parent and child, for… — Kentetsu Takamori Copy Share
“Some nonreligious people are disgruntled by the word "faith," feeling that it has no connection to them. But we all have faith. Broadly speaking,… — Kentetsu Takamori Copy Share
