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If you light a lantern for another, it will also brighten your own way
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Nichiren
Age: 60 †
Born: 1222
Born: February 16
Died: 1282
Died: November 21
Bhikkhu
Philosopher
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Dai-Nichiren (Great Nichiren)
RisshÅ Daishi (Great Teacher of Rectification)
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Suffer what there is to suffer. Enjoy what there is to enjoy. Regard both suffering and joy as facts of life.
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The treasures of the heart are most valuable of all.
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Do not go about complaining how hard it is to live in this world. such behavior is entirely unworthy of a real man.
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Could there ever be a more wonderful story than your own?
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