大般涅槃經義記 6.49

6.49

Regarding the latter five [gates]: the first is knowing the sequence of cultivating the mind; the next is knowing the person to rely upon; the next two are knowing the practices and deeds that are cultivated; the last one is knowing the Dharma to rely upon. Regarding the first, the sequence of cultivating the mind: "mind" is the sentient being's mind of faith and joy; "faculties" are the sentient being's faculties of the Mahāyāna or Hīnayāna; mundane wholesome dharmas generated by relying on these are called "dhyāna-concentration"; the supramundane noble path generated by relying on these is called the "vehicle." These four know a person's sequence of cultivating the mind as mutually accomplishing from beginning to end, and hence they are combined into one. Next, the one gate concerning the person to rely upon: "if [they know] spiritual friends" means knowing the buddhas and bodhisattvas as good spiritual friends. Next, the two gates concerning what is cultivated: first, "if [they know] upholding precepts" means knowing their conduct in precepts—it explains below that there are bodily precepts and mental wisdom, but here it briefly mentions precepts. The phrase "if [they know] giving" means knowing their practice of giving, which is slightly lower down. The one gate "if [they know] teaching" means knowing practice that relies upon the Dharma.