大般涅槃經集解 2.107

2.107

Fayao states: "When the great assembly heard of and saw the signs of nirvāṇa, in principle they should have gathered at once like clouds, with no allowance for before and after; even if there were earlier and later, it would not necessarily follow the order listed in the sūtra." Huilang states: "The matters of listing numbers, listing names, and praising virtues can be understood by following what came before."