Because life is long, you should not be impatient. What matters most is that you embrace the Gohonzon throughout your life. It is vitally important to continually challenge yourself to chant even a little more daimoku and to pray before the Gohonzon for the fulfillment of your desires.

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The important thing is to take that first step. Bravely overcoming one small fear gives you the courage to take on the next.

Buddhism teaches that one characteristic of a bodhisattva is being able to perceive the world’s sounds. The insight needed to correctly discern and grasp developments in society and the times–even to anticipate them before they happen–is indispensable.

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