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

— Kentetsu Takamori

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

— Kentetsu Takamori

Bliss and suffering, it seems, always go hand in hand.

— Kentetsu Takamori

Change yourself, and others will follow.

— Kentetsu Takamori

Everyone makes mistakes. Whether we put our mistakes to use depends on how deeply we reflect on our actions. It is desirable to reflect until the tears come. - On Self-Reflection -

— Kentetsu Takamori

Greed kills us all.

— Kentetsu Takamori

Health, wealth, reputation, and status are all mere ingredients of happiness. The key to true well-being is being able to manage them capably.

— Kentetsu Takamori

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.

— Kentetsu Takamori

If you are fortunate enough to enjoy great success, you should never forget the spirit of the beginner, and not grow indolent and arrogant.

— Kentetsu Takamori

Knowing life's purpose would invest everything one did with meaning.

— Kentetsu Takamori