大般涅槃經疏 8.7

8.7

Next, regarding the doctrinal discussion, the text has three parts: first, seizing upon the core tenet to make a request; second, inquiring into worldly nature; third, inquiring into the nature of dharmas. In the first part, seizing upon the core tenet, the question is as in the text. Next, the answer has four parts: first, rejection; second, comparison; third, conclusion; fourth, exhortation; which can be understood.