法華經義記 2.2

2.2

From "At that time Maitreya Bodhisattva wished to resolve his own doubts" down to the end of the verses is the fourth [section], the preface of posing questions. It also has two parts: first, the compiler of the scripture relates Maitreya's own intention to ask; second, from "and asked Mañjuśrī, saying" down to the end of the verses is the formal asking of the questions. Furthermore, within these two parts each is divided into two. Regarding the compiler's relating the intention to ask having two [parts]: first, saying "At that time Maitreya Bodhisattva wished to resolve his own doubts" is the compiler relating Maitreya's own intention to ask. Second, from "and observing the fourfold assembly" down to "the minds of the assembled gathering" explains that the compiler relates that Maitreya had the intention of including others. The intention of including others means wishing to bring forth the doubts and thoughts of the great assembly in order to question Mañjuśrī.