Eight teachings are divided into Kegi-no-shikyo (Shakamuni's four modes of instruction) and Keho-no-shikyo (Shakamuni's four kinds of teaching the content of the Truth, accommodated to the capacity of his disciples).
八教（はちきょう）は、化義(けぎ)の四教と、化法(けほう)の四教に分けられる。