華嚴經探玄記 1.39

1.39

Sixth, Dhyāna Master Nanyue Huisi, Dhyāna Master Zhizhe, and others of the Chen dynasty established four teachings: 1. The Tripiṭaka teaching, also called the Hīnayāna teaching, as the Saddharmapuṇḍarīka Sūtra says, 'Do not approach students of the Hīnayāna Tripiṭaka.' The Dà zhìdù lùn states that the Hīnayāna is the Tripiṭaka, and the Mahāyāna is called the Mahāyāna piṭaka. 2. The common teaching, also called the gradual teaching, referring to Mahāyāna sūtras that expound the three vehicles in common and universally cover the three faculties, etc.; also like the ten bhūmis such as the dry wisdom bhūmi in the Pañcaviṃśati-sāhasrikā, which are common to the three vehicles. 3. The distinct teaching, also called the sudden teaching, referring to the doctrinal principles expounded in the various Mahāyāna sūtras that are not common to the Hīnayāna, etc. 4. The perfect teaching, also called the esoteric teaching, referring to the unobstructed doctrinal gate where the dharmadhātu is autonomous, complete, and fulfilled, one is all and all is one, which is also the Avataṃsaka and others.