仁王護國般若經疏 2.44
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2.44
From “The great assemblies of other directions” down, second, is the general conclusion. “The great assemblies of other directions” concludes the second [category] above, the assembly from other directions. “And the magically transformed assemblies” concludes the third [category] above, the magically transformed assembly. “The assemblies within the three realms” concludes the assembly of this land above. “The twelve great assemblies all came and gathered together” universally concludes the differentiated fruits of the former three assemblies: first, śrāvakas; second, pratyekabuddhas; third, bodhisattvas; fourth, worthies of the five precepts; fifth, pure-faithful women; sixth, laymen of the seven worthies; seventh, form gods; eighth, desire gods; ninth, benevolent kings; tenth, five destinies; eleventh, other directions; twelfth, the magically transformed assembly. “Sat upon nine-kalpa seats” concludes the seats. “Kalpa” means a grade, and a grade means a tier. From “That assembly” down concludes the extent of the assembly.
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