法華經義記 7.56

7.56

This is the second chapter among those conferring prophecies, bestowing prophecies on learners and non-learners, which serves as the chapter title. Within this chapter, there are itself two sections: first, requesting prophecies; second, the Buddha bestowing prophecies. Within requesting prophecies, there are itself two parts: first, the two people, Ānanda and Rāhula, requesting prophecies; second, explaining that the two thousand people request the bestowal of prophecies.