“Everyone makes mistakes. Whether we put our mistakes to use depends on how deeply we reflect on our actions. It is desirable to reflect until the tears come. - On Self-Reflection -”

“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.”

“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.”

“Many Buddhist temple priests regard their parishioners as possessions and fear their departure as a diminishing of assets.”

“Living in a world such as this is like dancing on a live volcano.”

“Knowing life's purpose would invest everything one did with meaning.”

“Absent a sense of the preciousness of one's own life, why respect the life of anyone else?”

“Bliss and suffering, it seems, always go hand in hand.”

“Amida's unimpeded light is the sun of wisdom that destroys the mind of darkness.(Preface in Teaching, Practice, Faith, Enlightenment)”

“Health, wealth, reputation, and status are all mere ingredients of happiness. The key to true well-being is being able to manage them capably.”

“Change yourself, and others will follow.”