Friday, January 7, 2011

A polished mirror is the Buddha's life, whereas a tarnished mirror is that of a common mortal.

Originally, every person's life is a brilliantly shining mirror. Differences arise depending on whether one polishes this mirror: A polished mirror is the Buddha's life, whereas a tarnished mirror is that of a common mortal. Chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo is what polishes our lives.

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda 29/6

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