妙法蓮華經文句 10.21

English (machine translation) 10.21

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10.21

'Furthermore, Ajita, hearing of the Buddha's long lifespan' is the second grade. Previously there was only faith and understanding without the ability to expound it; preaching touches upon terms and numbers and requires skill in vernaculars, while the present grade is fully equipped with these, hence it says 'explaining it for others'. Receiving its name from its preeminence, it is called the second grade. By the power of preaching, it can give rise to the unsurpassed wisdom of self and other. This text first marks the person's characteristics and next assesses [their merit].

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妙法蓮華經文句 — Classical Chinese