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This is a part of "Why I came to America" talk from same date.

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It means that Buddhism is not something else. Buddhism is you yourself. When there is some obstacle, because of the obstacle, you will see what is right. If there is no obstacle, there is no right, you cannot see it. Because of something, because of the moon, we can see some being by the reflection of it. Because of the moon, we can see some being.

[01:03]

So when you find yourself as an obstacle of the truth, you know, that is another negative expression of reality. Maybe, you know, you feel as if you cannot be a Buddhist, you know. You feel as if you are always an obstacle of truth. But you yourself is already So whether you feel, whether or not you feel you are Buddha, you are Buddha.

[02:17]

It means that. So don't be disturbed by, don't be discouraged by your practice. Just you practice it, then it's Buddhism. I cannot explain it so well, but the word that we are obstacle of truth, it's very good way to express it, to understand it. One more question, please. I couldn't follow you. Excuse me. I helped us.

[03:40]

Because of that, Buddhists had firm confidence, or not confidence, but fixed their mind to study it completely. And they had a chance to check up what is Buddhism. when we are spoiled by people who have no chance to study ourselves. I thought, you know, there must be some reason why they didn't like Buddhism. Something wrong with our way. Maybe, I thought in that way. I think for Buddhism that is very good.

[04:41]

Thank you very much.

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