大般涅槃經集解 64.14

64.14

Sengliang comments: He explains instances of non-definitive statements, proving that sentient beings are different. As with the precept on leather goods, it is permitted in cold countries and prohibited in warm lands. "Times" refers to explaining non-self first and self later. "Others' words" refers to the Buddha explaining that the buddhadhātu is seen slightly for the sake of bodhisattvas in their final incarnation, not for his own sake. "For the sake of persons" refers to explaining contemplation of the foul as the path for those with much lust, not for those with much anger. "For the sake of faculties" refers to explaining the essentials of the Dharma briefly for those of sharp faculties, and explaining the essentials of the Dharma at length for those of dull faculties.