When individuals practice a teaching as intended, the expected result becomes manifest in their lives as well as in their environment.

Buddhism Day by Day

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Thursday, June 27, 2013:

 

When individuals practice a teaching as intended, the expected result becomes manifest in their lives as well as in their environment. Religion not only deals with spirituality but also has a significant impact—positive or negative—upon people's daily lives and their society. The nature and extent of a particular religion's impact becomes the standard for evaluating its validity.