妙法蓮華經文句 2.188

2.188

'At that time Maitreya had this thought' down to 'whom should I ask now?' is the preface of doubtful thoughts. The text consists of two parts: first, Maitreya's doubtful thought; second, the assembly's doubtful thought. Maitreya had three thoughts: first, contemplating the six portents; second, contemplating whom to ask; third, contemplating Mañjuśrī. When the thought of Mañjuśrī arose, the second thought was dispelled; only the first thought remained, forming merely a single doubt.