Buddhism - The Three Kinds of Treasure

"The heart of the Buddha's lifetime of teachings is the Lotus Sutra, and the "heart of the 'practice' of the Lotus Sutra" is found in the "Never Disparaging" chapter. What does Bodhisattva Never Disparaging's "profound respect for people" signify? The purpose of the appearance in this world of Shakyamuni Buddha, the lord of teachings, lies in his behavior as a human being." NICHIREN DAISHONIN (Gosho "The Three Kinds of Treasure") 

"Buddhism manifests in one's behavior as a human being. The Law is invisible to the eye, but it can be discerned in the conduct of those who correctly practice the Buddhist teachings.

Buddhism does not exist apart from such committed action. "Buddha" is another name for someone of dedicated action. As long as there are efforts of dedicated individuals to help others attain enlightenment, Buddhism will eternally shine as a "living religion". If, on the other hand, such efforts were to disappear, Buddhism would become a "dead religion", pallid and lifeless. 

Shakyamuni and Nichiren Daishonin each left behind an exemplary model of behavior as individuals committed to leading others to enlightenment." DAISAKU IKEDA.

"How do we accumulate the "treasures of the heart? Only through our behavior. The practice of Bodhisattva Never Disparaging in a nutshell is that of respecting others. Its the belief that the life state of Buddhahood exists in all things. 

No matter how adverse our situation we chant Daimoku. Why? Because we believe in this! (Wow!)

Through our daily Gakkai activities we practice the spirit of Bodhisattva Never Disparaging and the Lotus Sutra every day. 

This teaching is "not just about moral or ethical values". The belief that ordinary people can attain Buddhahood. This is the practice of Bodhisattva Never Disparaging. This supreme "life state" exists in all people. To have conviction in this "is" the life state of Buddhahood (Wow!)." HIDETOSHI FUKUDA (Lecture on "The Three Kinds of Treasure" - paraphrased slightly)