Flint has the potential to produce fire, and gems have intrinsic value. We ordinary people can see neither our own eyelashes, which are so close, nor the heavens in the distance. Likewise, we do not see that the Buddha exists in our own hearts.

Could there ever be a more wonderful story than your own?

Faith Alone is what really matters.

More valuable than treasures in a storehouse are the treasures of the body. The most valuable of all are the treasures of the heart.

That which you give to another will become your own sustenance; if you light a lamp for another, your own way will be lit.

A mind now clouded by the illusions of the innate darkness of life is like a tarnished mirror, but when polished, it is sure to become like a clear mirror, reflecting the essential nature of phenomena and the true aspect of reality. Arouse deep faith, and diligently polish your mirror day and night. How should you polish it? Only by chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo

The treasures of the heart are most valuable of all.