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One should become the master of one's mind rather than let one's mind master him.

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A mind now clouded by the illusions of the innate darkness of life is like a tarnished mirror, but when polished, it is sure to become like a clear mirror, reflecting the essential nature of phenomena and the true aspect of reality. Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night. How should you polish it? Only by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

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When a tree has been transplanted, though fierce winds may blow, it will not topple if it has a firm stake to hold it up. But even a tree that has grown up in place may fall over if its roots are weak.

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A person of wisdom is not one who practices Buddhism apart from worldly affairs but, rather, one who thoroughly understands the principles by which the world is governed.

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Suffer what there is to suffer. Enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life.

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If you care anything about your personal security, you should first of all pray for order and tranquility throughout the four quarters of the land...

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Nichiren

Born: February 16, 1222

Died: October 13, 1282 (aged 60)

Bio: Nichiren, born as Zennichimaro, was a Japanese Buddhist priest who lived during the Kamakura period. Nichiren is known for his sole devotion to the Lotus Sutra, asserting that it was Shakyamuni Buddha's ultimate teachings and was the exclusive method to attain enlightenment.

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