“Some nonreligious people are disgruntled by the word "faith," feeling that it has no connection to them. But we all have faith. Broadly speaking, "faith" does not apply only to belief in the supernatural. We have faith in our life,… — 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
