大般涅槃經集解 4.29

4.29

Daosheng notes: Doing good runs contrary to one's habitual nature; driving oneself is the means to achieve diligence, just as a farmer does not miss the season and reaps a myriad-fold harvest. Sengliang notes: Giving is an initial practice; it requires driving oneself to be accomplished. The Record of Daohui says: Goodness when first practiced runs contrary to one's original evil nature, which is likened to hired labor; through diligent exertion one reaps a myriad-fold harvest, which is likened to farming.