大般涅槃經集解 60.46

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60.46

Sengliang states: This clarifies that the retribution from an eminent field [of merit] cannot be exhausted, which is an obstacle of karma. Sengzong states: Giving to beasts is raising the partial teaching to formulate an objection. Giving to an icchantika takes their human category. Reaching down to beasts and up to all Buddhas, good and evil are alike in that their retributions are inexhaustible; none of this clarifies the principle of transformation, which is why this is drawn upon to formulate an objection. According to the past teaching, when the World-Honoured One received Cunda's offering, [Cunda] obtained measureless retribution; when would there ever be a time to see the buddhadhātu and attain Buddhahood?

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