The test of faith is winning in daily life and society, since that is where Buddhism finds expression.

For Today and Tomorrow

Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda
Friday, August 23, 2013:

 

Shijo Kingo, a person of strong faith, was at one point envied and slandered by others, earning the disfavor of his lord. But later he received a new estate from him. In modern terms, we might say that Shijo Kingo scored this victory by showing wonderful actual proof of faith at his place of work. The test of faith is winning in daily life and society, since that is where Buddhism finds expression.