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

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.

What each of us believes in is up to us, but life is impossible without believing in something.

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