[T]his seed of potential (or latent) Buddhahood must be fed, watered and cared for just like any other living thing. This can be done only through the nourishment of the Lotus Sutra, that is, reciting the Sutra and Namu Myoho Renge Kyo while dedicating ourselves to the Buddha. Without sincere faith and practice, the seed of enlightenment hidden in our lives cannot receive nourishment and, therefore, cannot blossom and grow, much less flourish.