釋摩訶衍論 3.27

3.27

The characteristics of arising, dwelling, difference, and cessation—
Such four kinds of characteristics—
Being at one time are yet before and after,
Not attained through gradual progression.
Because of being at one time, they are simultaneous;
Because of being before and after, they are sequential;
Because of being simultaneous, they form a single characteristic;
Because of being distinct, they form four characteristics.