大般涅槃經集解 10.147

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Zhixiu comments: This is the second, adducing evidence. It has two chapters: first, adducing evidence; second, expressing comprehension. Mingjun comments: The citation of evidence below has seven sections: 1. proving that monks who propagate the Dharma must have powerful individuals to protect them; 2. proving that the world has evil people who will certainly obstruct the path of broad dissemination; 3. presenting the utmost degree of lay protection of the Dharma; 4. revealing the retribution of the two individuals who propagate and praise; 5. connecting the past and the present; 6. Kāśyapa expressing comprehension; 7. the Buddha confirming and encouraging. This is the first, setting forth the circumstances of the monk who propagates the Dharma.