Commentary by Kyoshu Sama: Flowers bloom in spring, and leaves change color in autumn. Through the changing seasons, the natural world continues to preach the unchanging Dharma. Although times may change, the Buddha's love and compassion do not.

Commentary by Kyoshu Sama: It is stated in the Nirvana Sutra, "When a Mani gem* is placed in clouded water the water will become pure." When you realize the deep meaning of this, you will truly see how precious the Teaching is. *A Mani gem is a legendary gem said to remove the causes of sorrow and evil.

Commentary by Kyoshu Sama: Attachments arise from greed. When one is able to subdue greed, then anger and ignorance will naturally be subdued as well, allowing one to find true contentment.

Commentary by Kyoshu Sama: The Shinnyo Teaching can be traced to the path started by the Buddha Shakyamuni. All who walk the path of the Teaching are able to reach the world of happiness because it is the way of truth.

Commentary by Kyoshu Sama: If you were to think, "I should be able to receive some benefit in return for all of this Kangi I offered," then you would not reap any merit for your act. Only a sincere offering, one made with no expectations of receiving anything in return, reaches the Spiritual World and eliminates negative Karma.

Commentary by Kyoshu Sama: Not many people either care enough or have enough courage to admonish others. Even if we understand that, we may still find ourselves resenting such kindness. If we continue with such an attitude, we will never be able to find true treasure.

Commentary by Kyoshu Sama: Those who do not forget what they have done for others, but forget what others have done for them, cannot be called Buddhists.

Commentary by Kyoshu Sama: If you sow seeds today, you cannot expect a harvest overnight. Similarly, it would be a serious mistake to think one can understand everything by just skimming the surface of the Teaching.

Commentary by Kyoshu Sama: Just as all rivers flow into the sea, all teachings eventually merge into the ocean of nirvana. In this sense when a teaching embrace and creates harmony with other teachings, that is when it can be called a teaching of the ocean.

Commentary by Kyoshu Sama: A beginner needs kind and gentle words of guidance. But do not remain a beginner for long. Instead, seek to develop your Buddha-nature.