If you want to have great benefits or to develop a profound state of life, you should exert yourself accordingly.

Buddhism Day by Day

Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda
Wednesday, March 20, 2013:

 

Buddhism aims to make people free in the most profound sense; its purpose is not to restrict or constrain. Buddhist prayer is a right, not an obligation. Because Buddhism entails practice, tenacious efforts are required, but these are all for your own sake. If you want to have great benefits or to develop a profound state of life, you should exert yourself accordingly.