The five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo are the cluster of blessings brought by the Bodhisattvas of the Earth,

 Daily Guidance Wed 03/21

For Today and Tomorrow Daily Encouragement by Daisaku Ikeda Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Why is it that sometimes our prayers seem to not be answered?  This is a manifestation of the Buddha's wisdom-so that we can deepen our prayers, become stronger people, live more profound lives and secure deeper, more lasting good fortune.  If our slightest prayer were answered immediately, we'd become lazy and degenerate.  And we couldn't hope to build a life of great dignity and substance.   Buddhism Day by Day Wisdom for Modern Life by Daisaku Ikeda Wednesday, March 21, 2012 The function of fire is to burn and give light. The function of water is to wash away filth. The winds blow away dust and breathe life into plants, animals, and human beings. The earth produces the grasses and trees, and heaven provides nourishing moisture. The five characters of Myoho-renge-kyo are also like that. They are the cluster of blessings brought by the Bodhisattvas of the Earth, disciples of the Buddha in his true identity. -Nichiren   Daily Wisdom From the Writings of Nichiren Daishonin Wednesday, March 21, 2012 Now in the Latter Day of the Law, any person, whether wise or ignorant, priest or lay believer, or of high or low position  who embraces Myoho-renge-kyo and practices it in accordance with the Buddha's teaching cannot fail to gain the fruit of Buddhahood. The Writings of Nichiren Daishonin, page 482 The Teaching, Practice, and Proof Written to Sammi-bo on March 21, 1275