[For us to attain Buddhahood in Mappō] … we must endeavor to overcome the small ego of self, and then work on becoming a great person. Otherwise, it is difficult to become one with the Buddha. We must first try not to cling to our own point of view or perspective. Instead, we should try to think of things from the standpoint of others, not only about people but also about things in nature such as animals, plants or our planet. It is a Buddhist practice to observe the situation of all things in our environment and listen to their message. Viewing oneself from a general perspective is also a way to deny ego. Without this type of effort, the Odaimoku would lose its meaning. We sometimes see some who chant the Odaimoku who are doing so only to fulfill their selfish ego.