The seed of faith becomes fruit when we take care of it every day.

The fact that we have Buddha nature means that everyone has the seed of enlightenment. However, for the average person, it is not easy to see the seed immediately, experience it fully, and have unwavering confidence in it. Therefore, devotion is not a completed proof from the beginning, but a starting point for trusting in correct teachings and confirming them through practice.

It's easy to understand if you think about farming. Just because there are seeds in the field does not mean that they will bear fruit right away. You have to trust that there is a seed, prepare the soil, water it, pull out the weeds, and let it get sunlight. When that effort accumulates, the seed becomes a sprout, and the sprout grows and bears fruit.

Buddha nature is also like this. The belief that “there is a seed of Buddha within me” is not a statement that stops one from practicing. Rather, it is the power that allows us to take care of our hearts every day. Saying a small word gently, stopping when anger arises, and doing what needs to be done correctly are all practices that take care of the seed.

Even if you still lack first-hand experience, there is no need to be discouraged. All you have to do is believe in the words of those who realized it first, and then translate that faith into today's actions. Faith becomes weak when it stays only in thoughts, but when it is put into practice, it becomes a life-changing power.

Therefore, the important thing is not to stop at just thinking about whether there are seeds or not. It's about believing in the potential that has already been planted and doing the little things you can do today. Such a caring heart every day leads us toward enlightenment.