法華玄論 9.5

9.5

Answer: Completing what precedes means verifying that what was spoken above is not false. The three cycles of preaching above completed the clarification of the essence of the one vehicle; the 'Chapter on the Dharma Master' clarifies that upholding, reading, reciting, and even copying give rise to boundless merit, which is called the function of the one vehicle. Since essence and function are complete, it is fitting to verify the preaching. Furthermore, the three cycles of preaching clarify wisdom, and the five kinds of dharma masters clarify merit; since merit and wisdom are complete, it must be verified. Furthermore, the three cycles distinguish the dharma that is propagated, and the five dharma masters clarify the persons who can propagate it; since persons and dharma are complete, the preaching must be verified.