無量壽經連義述文贊 3.64

3.64

The sūtra says: "Equally contemplating the three realms... the suffering of afflictions." The commentary states: This is the third [section], the full perfection of cultivation and practice. It has two parts: this first part is their cultivation and practice. Contemplating the three realms as empty and non-existent is the practice of relinquishing saṃsāra. Regarding the three realms—the desire realm and so forth—there is no realm that is not empty; hence it says "equally contemplating." Aspiring to seek the Buddhadharma is the practice of delighting in bodhi. Possessing eloquence is the virtue of benefiting others, namely the four eloquence and the like. Extinguishing the suffering of afflictions is the benefit of transforming others.