仁王護國般若經疏 1.28

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「與大比丘眾」下，第六列同聞眾。諸經列眾不出四種：一者影響，謂諸佛菩薩大果已圓，為令正法久住世間，故來影響。二結緣眾，見在雖聞而不獲益，但作當來得道因緣也。三發起眾，法身菩薩更相發起，請如來說，共益眾生也。四當機眾，植因曠古，果遂今生，聞法之時即能悟入也。比丘、比丘尼、優婆塞、優婆夷等，各有四義，推之可解。

From "together with a great bhikṣu saṅgha" downwards is the sixth [section], listing the assembly who heard [the teaching] together. The assemblies listed in the sūtras do not exceed four kinds: first, the assembly of reflection, which refers to Buddhas and bodhisattvas who have already completed the great fruit and come to reflect [and support] in order to make the true Dharma abide long in the world; second, the assembly of forming affinities, who hear in the present without obtaining benefit, but merely create causes and conditions for attaining the path in the future; third, the initiating assembly, wherein Dharma-body bodhisattvas encourage one another to request the Tathāgata to speak and jointly benefit sentient beings; fourth, the assembly of primary receptivity, who planted causes in ancient times and whose fruit is fulfilled in this life, being able to awaken and enter immediately upon hearing the Dharma. Bhikṣus, bhikṣuṇīs, upāsakas, upāsikās, and so forth each have four meanings, which can be understood by deduction.