The merit-powers mentioned [in the Ten Merits chapter] are immense. Even if we accomplished only one of them, it would be a wonderful achievement for us as people living in this modern age. When we read of the many merits mentioned here, we must not be daunted by thinking that they are beyond our powers, because if we can accomplish only one merit, we can accomplish others. Let us accomplish just one merit – it is very important that we think this way in order to study eagerly and to persevere in such discipline.