妙法蓮華經玄贊 1.5

1.5

First, regarding the intention behind the sūtra's origination, it broadly arises from five meanings: first, to respond to causes and respond to requests; second, to destroy doubts and attachments; third, to reveal prophecies and practices; fourth, to benefit present and future beings; fifth, to manifest the right time and capacity. In "responding to causes and requests" there are two aspects: first, responding to causes; second, responding to requests.