Before attaining perfect enlightenment, just to seek enlightenment is a great help for others. That is what I’m talking about. Even though you haven’t attained enlightenment, but to try to attain enlightenment is good enough to help others.
August 25, 1970, Jukai lay ordination ceremony at City Center
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