"The second Shinbashira . . . used to train young people by telling them, 'If someone asks you what kind of teaching Tenrikyo is, you should be able to say, 'Look at me.' . . . This book will provide great nourishment for the mind as you continue your journey as members of our association."

--Zensuke Nakata, in his foreword to this volume

"ALL passages contained in this volume have been excerpted from addresse--recorded in Shinbashira kunwa-shu [Collections of Sermons and Addresses by the Shinbashira]--that were delivered by Shozen Nakayama, the second Shinbashira, before audiences comprising young people on such occasions as the Young Men's Association conventions, the path seekers' seminars, . . and the Students Training Course. This volume has been compiled with the purpose of providing a resource for young people aspiring to seek the path and spread the teachings."

--from Introductory Note