Buddhism Day by Day

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, June 27, 2012:

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.