法華經義記 7.63

7.63

From “The Buddha told Bhaiṣajyarāja: Furthermore, after the Tathāgata’s extinction” below is the second, clarifying the disciples after the Buddha’s extinction. Within this, following the rule, there are two: first, setting forth the marks of merit of the disciples after the Buddha’s extinction; second, stating “I also bestow upon them the prediction of bodhi”, directly clarifying the weighty retribution.