), teaching that the potential for Buddhahood is inherent in every living being regardless of their current circumstances.

Ikeda explores the "true aspect of all phenomena" (

Rather than purely historical or theoretical analysis, the lectures focus on self-reformation (

This section reveals the "attainment of Buddhahood in the remote past," emphasizing the eternal nature of life and the Buddha's constant presence in the world to help others.

The text focuses on making complex Buddhist theory accessible for practical use in modern daily life: