觀無量壽佛經疏 2.8

2.8

Second, within the preface of origin, it is subdivided into seven: 1. From "At one time the Buddha was..." down to "...with the Dharma Prince as their leader", this clarifies the preface prior to transformation. 2. From "In the great city of Rājagṛha" down to "his complexion was harmonious and joyful", this directly clarifies the preface of origin: the circumstance of imprisoning the father. 3. From "At that time Ajātaśatru..." down to "not allowing her to come out again", this clarifies the circumstance of imprisoning the mother. 4. From "At that time Vaidehī was confined..." down to "...together as retinue", this clarifies the circumstance of loathing suffering. 5. From "I only wish that you will speak in detail for me..." down to "teach me samāpatti", this clarifies the circumstance of aspiring to the pure. 6. From "At that time the World-Honoured One smiled..." down to "the correct causes for pure karma", this clarifies the circumstance of revealing practice through non-meditative good. 7. From "The Buddha told Ānanda and the others: 'Listen attentively...'" down to "how can one obtain sight of the land of Sukhāvatī?", this directly clarifies the circumstance of presenting contemplation through meditative good. Although above there are seven different sections, this extensively concludes the examination of the preface of origin.