大般涅槃經集解 13.8

13.8

Sengliang states: "In the metaphors from here down, the Buddha validates what Kāśyapa said. Although the autumn moon is bright, only those with eyes see it; for those without eyes, it is called hidden. The Buddha's Dharma is also like this: for the wise it is revealed, while for the foolish it is concealed." Baoliang states: "The Buddha extensively speaks ten metaphors. The first eight metaphors exclusively clarify that there is no secret treasury. The ninth metaphor explains the teaching, clarifying that the reason he did not speak the profound Dharma first was for the sake of sentient beings. The tenth metaphor clarifies that if sentient beings do not study within these teachings of the five periods, it is not because the Buddha begrudged them anything. This is the first metaphor."