仁王般若經疏 3.91

3.91

From “Virtuous Wisdom” onward addresses the second bhūmi. The text has five parts: first, identifying the name; second, wisdom and eradication; third, abiding in the intermediate patience and personal practice; fourth, the duration of cultivation; fifth, the conclusion. First, identifying the name: the text says “Virtuous Wisdom Bodhisattva.” Second, wisdom and eradication: the text says “with the four immeasurables,” which clarifies wisdom; “extinguishing the afflictions of the three realms of existence such as anger,” which is eradication. Third, “abiding in the intermediate patience, practicing all merits” praises the characteristics of practice for one's own benefit. Fourth, clarifying the duration of cultivation: the text says “through five asaṃkhyeya [kalpas],” taking the previous four as five. Fifth, the conclusion says “enters the stage of signless jñānottara (shedabatuoluo)”; this translates as “crossing over darkness,” “having no more darkness,” and is also named the “fearless ground.” The Tripiṭaka Master translated it as “fulfillment.”