The path to enlightenment is not easy. Along our way there are certainly many things that will appear to complicate our lives. We will certainly face many obstacles, but we should always keep in mind that because of the teachings of the Buddha we have an excellent guide who will show us the way to Buddhahood. Practicing Buddhism is not easy, but it is not impossible to accomplish the ultimate goal of manifesting our inherent Buddha.
Lecture on the Lotus Sutra