"Living in a world such as this is like dancing on a live volcano."
"What each of us believes in is up to us, but life is impossible without believing in something."
"Since living is believing, no one can be completely lacking in faith."
"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."
"Amida's unimpeded light is the sun of wisdom that destroys the mind of darkness.(Preface in Teaching, Practice, Faith, Enlightenment)"
"Many Buddhist temple priests regard their parishioners as possessions and fear their departure as a diminishing of assets."
"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."
"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."