In this first part, Chih-i addresses that the teaching of the Lotus Sūtra is superior to the teachings in other sūtras. He states that various types of the teaching of the Buddha are equally beneficial to various living beings, from the viewpoint that each of them suits certain capabilities of beings. Nevertheless, respecting the methods of the teaching, there exist differences among them. The teachings of other sūtras do not express the real intention of the Buddha, as they are the product of suiting the understandings of listeners. The teaching of the Lotus Sūtra, with the true knowledge of the Buddha, directly conveys the real intention of the Buddha, and leads all beings to attain Buddhahood. Therefore, the teaching of the Lotus Sūtra is superior to the teachings of other sūtras. (Vol. 2, Page 453-454)