妙法蓮華經玄贊 7.87

7.87

Commentary: The above seventy-three and a half verses summarized the preceding prose. From here below, the third section of the chapter has thirteen verses bearing gratitude for the Buddha's profound kindness. It is divided into two parts: first, six and a half verses generally explain that the kindness is profound and difficult to repay; later, six and a half verses specifically explain the matters that are difficult to repay. Within the first there are again two: first, one and a half verses explain that because the Buddha's compassion is profound, it is difficult to repay; later, five verses explain that through the deeds of making offerings, one still cannot repay it. This is the first. The time is long, the places are vast, the practices are complete, and the mind is diligent; toilsome to oneself and beneficial to others, the deep sentiment cannot be requited—the kindness of the boundless heavens truly resides in this!