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法華文句記 2.19

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2.19

In explaining Kapphina: the first is mundane; from 'this monk' downward is for the individual; from 'midnight' downward is counteractive; from 'suddenly' downward is the ultimate truth. As for 'praying to the star' and so forth, the Erya states: 'The Celestial Team of Four is Fang.' The commentary states: 'The dragon is the celestial steed; therefore the four stars of Fang are called the Celestial Team of Four stars.' This is the fourth mansion among the seven mansions of the east. If based on the Western system, the mansions are further not fixed, fully as noted in the tenth fascicle of Great Calming and Contemplation. In the explanation according to the teachings, where all say 'dwelling' (qī), this explains the mansion (sù) according to the place realised by the Tathāgata; thus the distinction of the Buddha according to each teaching differs.

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