László Mireisz 
President of the Dharma Gate Buddhist Church, Teacher at the Dharma Gate Buddhist College
(Buddhist Philosophy, Buddhist Medicine, Symbolism)
A Buddhist teacher can be embarrassed by two things. One is being asked to take a photo of themselves, and the other is being asked to write a self-introduction. This is because Buddha clearly stated, “The Enlightened one teaches the truths of the Dharma without the touch of his own personality.” However, since the request came within a Buddhist institution, there is nothing to do but to fulfill it.
Exactly forty years ago, I took refuge, at which time I was given the name Agniszama, which can be freely translated as “fiery” or “fire-like.” On one hand, I interpreted this as my task to protect the flame, and on the other hand, I saw it as the possibility of realizing the extinguishment of the flame.
If by protecting the flame, I mean the flame of knowledge that burns away all attachment and foolishness, then I have strived to do so by unwaveringly representing and teaching the teachings of Buddha for forty years, emphasizing the possibility of enlightenment and liberation, and the importance of effort. If, on the other hand, my Buddhist name refers to the realization of the extinction of the flame, then the name encourages me toward unwavering effort on the Mahayana path. I strive to understand, live, and make the unity of samsara and nirvana and the emptiness of all things the guiding principle of my actions.
As for other areas of my life, what Nagarjuna said is true:
“Eating, drinking, sleeping, and lovemaking are common between humans and animals.
And yet, what distinguishes them?
It is nothing other than the striving for enlightenment.”