The Lotus Lane

“Prayer is the courage to persevere. It is the struggle to overcome our own weakness and lack of confidence in ourselves.”

“A powerful prayer — one that is the roar of a lion — can change anything, any situation, no matter how difficult or seemingly impossible.”

“Buddhism teaches that prayer without action is just wishful thinking, and action without prayer lacks the power to break through fundamental darkness.”

“When you chant with a deep, unwavering determination, you activate the protective functions of the universe that work to support your efforts.”

“Faith is about taking action. It is about challenging yourself. It is about not being defeated. That is what true faith means.”

“The purpose of faith is to become happy — not to become a slave to rigid rules or formalities.”

“Do not let your prayer become a mere formality. Infuse it with your deepest desires and your sincerest determination.”

“Earnest prayer — the kind where your whole being trembles with the desire to break through — will without fail be answered.”

“To chant when you do not want to chant is the spirit of a lion. It is the spirit that transforms karma.”

“Buddhism is reason. If prayers go unanswered, there is always a reason. Faith means having the courage to look for that reason within your own life.”

“Faith is the ultimate source of strength. When you have faith, you can turn any situation around.”

“Your daimoku is like a sword that cuts through all obstacles. But you must wield it with conviction.”

“Prayer is not about begging or pleading. It is about resolving — making a powerful determination — and then acting on that determination.”

“The essence of faith is the continual challenge to grow, to develop, and to become the very best version of yourself.”

“Even if you feel your prayers are not being answered, they are. Every sincere prayer reaches the universe. Sometimes the answer just takes a different form than we expected.”