After the appearance of Many Treasures Buddha, Shakyamuni calls back his emanations who are, as we learn, teaching countless other beings in distant places in the universe. Again, the message that teaching is constantly being done throughout space and time is presented to us. Teaching Buddhism, leading people to Buddhism, is an integral part of Buddhist practice; it is the first of the Bodhisattva Vows, which we are encouraged to recite daily as part of our practice.

Sentient beings are innumerable.
I vow to save them all.

Our defilements are inexhaustible.
I vow to quench them all.

The Buddha’s teachings are immeasurable.
I vow to know them all.

The Way of the Buddha is unexcelled.
I vow to attain the Path Sublime.