仁王護國般若波羅蜜多經疏 2.258

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Question: Why is 'the first bhūmi' not the lineage of acquired nature? Answer: This clarifies the transformation and benefit practiced by the ten kings; the three stages of the worthy have already been explained, so they are not discussed here. From here, the second part clarifies the stages of the ten kings. Within this it is divided into ten; in each and every bhūmi it is divided into five: first, the extent of the land dwelled in; second, assignment to a royal stage; third, the quantity of dharmas cultivated; fourth, distinguishing the cultivation of superior practices; fifth, clarifying the sentient beings benefited. Among the five of the first bhūmi, first is the extent of the land dwelled in.