--- title: "1 2009 Quotes By Tagawa Shun'ei" description: "1 2009 quotes by Tagawa Shun'ei. Plus more from Tagawa Shun'ei and more 2009 sayings from other authors." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a10/tagawa-shun-ei-69333_2009_religion-is-inevitably-something-that-de_3077640.jpg" --- > [“Religion is inevitably something that demands faith , or belief from us. Given the variety of forms of religion, it is natural that definitions of faith are also various. One interpretation, based on our discussion thus far, is to say…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tagawa-shun-ei/religion-is-inevitably-something-that-demands-faith-or-belief-from-us/) Tagawa Shun'ei [Image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/a10/tagawa-shun-ei-69333_2009_religion-is-inevitably-something-that-de_3077640.jpg) ## Other authors on 2009 ## More by Tagawa Shun'ei > [ “We carry out our lives assuming ourselves to be something substantial and unchanging, and we become deeply attach\[ed\] to this assumed self (this attachment… ](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tagawa-shun-ei/we-carry-out-our-lives-assuming-ourselves-to-be-something-substantial/) Tagawa Shun'ei > [“We live our lives based on the assumption that we directly perceive, and are accurately interpreting, objects with a fair amount of accuracy. Since…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tagawa-shun-ei/we-live-our-lives-based-on-the-assumption-that-we-directly-perceive/) Tagawa Shun'ei > [“On the other hand, we can all call to mind the case of seeing the same thing many times over and over. Everyone has…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tagawa-shun-ei/on-the-other-hand-we-can-all-call-to-mind-the-case-of-seeing-the-same/) Tagawa Shun'ei > [“Religion is inevitably something that demands faith , or belief from us. Given the variety of forms of religion, it is natural that definitions…](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/tagawa-shun-ei/religion-is-inevitably-something-that-demands-faith-or-belief-from-us/) Tagawa Shun'ei ```json { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@graph": [ { "@type": "ItemList", "@id": "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/about/zz-2009/tagawa-shun-ei/#itemlist", "name": "1 2009 Quotes By Tagawa Shun'ei", "numberOfItems": 1, "itemListElement": [ { "@type": "ListItem", "position": 1, "item": { "@type": "Quotation", "text": "“Religion is inevitably something that demands faith , or belief from us. Given the variety of forms of religion, it is natural that definitions of faith are also various. One interpretation, based on our discussion thus far, is to say that faith involves the sincere taking of our entire past as a foundation while simultaneously looking forward to the creation of a bright future. While this is a somewhat narrow perspective of the notion of faith, it reflects at least two essential points. One is that no one can rearrange his or her past. Whatever may be in our past, we have to accept it. The second point is that the thinking consciousness is operating while being continually subjected to the powerful influences of the manas [mind of self-attachment]. Even the wholesome mental factors are working under the severe constraints of a deeply embedded selfish attachment that is utterly bereft of the ability to take an unbiased perspective on anything. The only recourse we have is to consciously accept our past without a struggle, and from the position of leverage provided by this awareness, elevate, deepen, and broaden our inclination toward the world of the Buddha. 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