Oratio Divina is an intimate dialogue between ourselves and the Buddha. We listen to the Buddha as we read the Lotus Sutra. Our response is based upon what we hear, and what we hear may change over time or due to our present life condition. Based upon what we hear the Buddha say, we decide on which actions we will take. It is up to us to move the study and reading beyond mere theory or beyond simply the parable and choose the most appropriate actions to engage in. We listen to the Buddha. We respond by taking action.