“Knowing life's purpose would invest everything one did with meaning.” — Kentetsu Takamori Buddhism Copy Share Image
“What each of us believes in is up to us, but life is impossible without believing in something.” — Kentetsu Takamori Faith Copy Share Image
“Many Buddhist temple priests regard their parishioners as possessions and fear their departure as a diminishing of assets.” — Kentetsu Takamori Buddhism Copy Share Image
“How wonderful it would be if people did all they could for one other without seeking anything in return! One should never… — Kentetsu Takamori Buddhism Copy Share Image
“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… — Kentetsu Takamori Death Copy Share Image
“If you are fortunate enough to enjoy great success, you should never forget the spirit of the beginner, and not grow indolent… — Kentetsu Takamori Buddhism Copy Share Image
“Change irritation to appreciation Patience doesn't just happen, but must be cultivated. It is all a matter of attitude.” — Kentetsu Takamori Gratitude Copy Share Image
“Health, wealth, reputation, and status are all mere ingredients of happiness. The key to true well-being is being able to manage them… — Kentetsu Takamori Buddhism Copy Share Image
“Amida's unimpeded light is the sun of wisdom that destroys the mind of darkness. (Preface in Teaching, Practice, Faith, Enlightenment)” — Kentetsu Takamori Buddhism Copy Share Image
“Everyone makes mistakes. Whether we put our mistakes to use depends on how deeply we reflect on our actions. It is desirable… — Kentetsu Takamori Buddhism Copy Share Image
“Absent a sense of the preciousness of one's own life, why respect the life of anyone else?” — Kentetsu Takamori Buddhism Copy Share Image
“On the Brevity of Our Ties Ties in this world last only for a time. We are husband and wife, parent and… — Kentetsu Takamori Buddhism Copy Share Image
“Some nonreligious people are disgruntled by the word "faith," feeling that it has no connection to them. But we all have faith.… — Kentetsu Takamori Faith Copy Share Image
“Bliss and suffering, it seems, always go hand in hand.” — Kentetsu Takamori Buddhism Copy Share Image
“Since living is believing, no one can be completely lacking in faith.” — Kentetsu Takamori Faith Copy Share Image
“Living in a world such as this is like dancing on a live volcano.” — Kentetsu Takamori Life Copy Share Image
“Unless you progress a step or a half-step more than yesterday, you haven't really lived today.” — Kentetsu Takamori Copy Share Image
“Life has a definite purpose: to have one’s darkness of mind dispelled, and so achieve never-ending happiness.” — Kentetsu Takamori Happiness Copy Share Image
“A Seed Not Planted Cannot Grow Hidden in every success story are tears. A seed that is not planted cannot grow. People… — Kentetsu Takamori Success Copy Share Image
“No one should ever despair because the entrance to his or her chosen career path is clogged. There is an ancient saying:… — Kentetsu Takamori Buddhism Copy Share Image
