From Buddhism's Sacred Scripture: The Sutra of the Lotus of the Wonderful Dharma, Chapter 3, Part 3 of 8

Since times past often we have heard the World-Honored One’s preaching, but we have never heard this kind of profound, wonderful and superior Dharma (true teaching). Since the World-Honored One preaches this Dharma (true teaching), we all welcome it with joy. Sariputra with his great wisdom has now received this venerable prophecy. We too in the same way will surely be able to attain Buddhahood, throughout all the many worlds the most venerable, the unsurpassed goal. The Buddha way is difficult to fathom, but You will preach with expedient means, according to what is appropriate.