Develop An Autonomous Identity As A Human Being

Buddhism Day by Day

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Tuesday, May 13, 2014:

 

We should give first priority to the development of an independent spirit as a human being before considering one's role as a man, woman, child or parent. In other words, for a person to become a man, woman, child or parent in the true sense of the word, one has to first of all develop his or her autonomous identity as a human being.