"These words of the sutra, “I am the only person,” may seem rather strong. But they are not a mere boastful assertion put forward by the Thus Come One Shakyamuni. Amida Buddha and the other Buddhas had already declared that they had cast aside the sahā world. Therefore Shakyamuni, the lord of teachings, vowing that “I am the only person,” made his appearance in the sahā world. How could there be any doubt about the matter?" - Letter to Joren-bo (1275)
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