維摩義記 4.42

4.42

Next, the fifth [major division] clarifies the manner in which the Buddha of Sarvagandhasugandhā gathers and transforms, causing these sentient beings to abandon words and practice. Vimalakīrti first asks, "By what means does the Tathāgata of Sarvagandhasugandhā expound the Dharma?" and below it is answered in full. "That bodhisattva said: 'The Tathāgata of our land does not preach with words and characters'" reveals that it is different from here. "'He merely uses varied fragrances to cause all the devas and humans to enter the discipline...'" and so forth directly discerns its characteristics. Merely through varied fragrances they enter the practice of discipline, accessing the Path by relying on fragrance. "The bodhisattvas each sit beneath fragrant trees..." and so forth means perfecting goodness by relying on fragrance. The text is clear and can be understood.