觀無量壽佛經義疏 2.52

2.52

"'Second, receiving and holding the three refuges, fulfilling the manifold precepts, and not violating the deportments.'" Therein are three phrases. The upper phrase is taking the three refuges that overturn error. Ordinary beings from beginningless time have been bound to māras; by performing the rite they take refuge, hoping for rescue and protection. If one only receives the refuges, there is virtue but no precepts; if one receives the manifold precepts, they necessarily encompass the three refuges. The lower two phrases are the method of receiving precepts. For laypeople, the five and eight precepts; for monastics, the ten and complete precepts; hence they are called "manifold precepts". Receiving and keeping them without defect, they are therefore said to be "fulfilled". Deportment is also precepts; being subtle and difficult to maintain, people frequently infringe upon it, hence it is specifically distinguished.