觀音玄義 2.18

2.18

Next, clarifying practice: If one only makes vows, there is as yet no benefit to others; just as one without wealth, influence, or tactical skill cannot rescue from distress, so it is with a bodhisattva: one requires the wealth of merit, the power of supernatural abilities, and the counsel of wisdom before one can transform and guide. The Great Sūtra says: 'First shake them with samādhi, and afterwards extract them with wisdom.' Cultivating practice to fulfill vows—the intention lies herein.