觀彌勒上生兜率天經贊 2.115

2.115

The commentary states: From here on is the second [section], which answers about his birth in that heaven. In this there are six parts: first, the place of birth; second, the marks of birth; third, his bodily dimensions and adornments; fourth, the supernatural transformations of the various noble ones; fifth, the marks, minor characteristics, and radiance; sixth, the benefits of expounding the Dharma. This is the first of these. As for 'the terrace of seven jewels', because it is adorned with the seven treasures, it is the Dharma hall. As for 'the lion throne', because within that terrace the rank of Dharma King is supreme, he attains fearlessness. As for 'was suddenly born by transformation', this is because [birth by transformation] is the most supreme among the four modes of birth. As for the rest of the devas, they are suddenly born by transformation upon the knees of their fathers. Maitreya was born on a lion throne because the ordinary and the noble are distinct, and to show that the Bodhisattva took birth free from desire.