Robyn Lebron achieve harmony with their environment This is a powerful expression of individual empowerment—that each person can transform the inevitable sufferings o f life into sources of growth and fulfillment an d become a positive influence in their family and community.25 Faith, Practice, and Study: There are three basic elements in applying Nichiren Buddhism to daily life: ǡ and Ǥ These are the primary ingredients in the recipe for revealing one’s innate enlightened condition, or Faith means to believe in the teachings of Nichiren and share his belief that all people have within them the highest potential Practice means to chant Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, as well as to explain Nichiren’s teachings to others Study means to study and understand the Buddhist teachings Among these three, faith is the most fundamental for the attainment of Buddhahood This does not mean some kind of blind acceptance, but rather openness toward positive possibility SGI President Daisaku Ikeda has written, “ ǡ ǡ Ǥ” Through chanting Nam-myoho-renge-kyo, studying the teachings of Nichiren and the Lotus Sutra and taking action daily for the well-being of others, SGI members aim to establish a state of profound happiness and wisdom, as well as a wish to contribute to society SGI members carry out their daily practice at home, but also meet regularly with other members in their communities…SGI discussion meetings are usually held on a monthly basis, and the vast majority are held in the homes of members who make them available for this purpose…The sharing of faith experiences—the transformation in people’s lives realized through Buddhist practice—is a central element of discussion meetings There is perhaps nothing more heartening for people struggling with problems than the example of others who have successfully confronted and overcome their own challenges.26 SGI members are encouraged to employ their Buddhist practice to squarely confront and overcome the specific challenges of their daily lives Through this process, one is able to appreciate and manifest the profound potential of one’s life SGI members believe that such a process of inner spiritual transformation or “human revolution” not only leads to individual empowerment and