大般涅槃經義記 9.24

9.24

Within this text, there are four gradations: First, it teaches cultivating the three, which is the practice of entering realization upon the first ground. Next, it teaches cultivating the ten, which is the practice of progressing toward realization from the lineage stage up to understanding and practice. From "As the Buddha formerly told Cunda..." onward, it teaches cultivating the four kinds of virtues of transforming karma, which is the practice of progressing toward realization within wholesome destinies. From "Siṃhanāda said: 'All sentient beings have buddha-nature and should cultivate...'" onward, it encourages persons who are constantly sunken to cultivate the noble path as the practice of progressing toward realization.