維摩義記 4.46

4.46

"Bestowing all merits [upon others]" is the third clause, which is immeasurable sympathetic joy (muditā). By eliminating jealousy through sympathetic joy, one is able to bestow all [merits]. "Having an equal mind toward sentient beings, being humble without..." and so forth is the fourth clause, which is immeasurable equanimity (upekṣā). Eliminating hatred and attachment is called having an equal mind. Being uniformly humble and respectful is called being humble. Severing and leaving behind the distinctions between enemies and kin is called having no obstruction. The latter four pertain to self-benefit. "Looking upon bodhisattvas as Buddhas, and hearing sūtras not yet heard without doubt" is the first clause. Generating a mind of reverence and faith regarding one's own field of study: looking upon bodhisattvas as Buddhas is reverence toward persons; hearing sūtras not yet heard without doubt is faith in the Dharma. "Not conflicting with the śrāvakas" is the second clause: eliminating the mind of resentment and obstruction toward others' field of study. "Not envying others' offerings, not being proud of one's own gains, and subduing one's mind therein" is the third clause: eliminating the mind of craving and defilement toward things enjoyed. Others' offerings and one's own gains are spoken of correlatively. Having faults and turning away from them is called subduing. "Constantly examining one's own faults, not speaking of others' shortcomings, and always seeking all merits with a single mind" is the fourth clause: generating a mind of dedicated concentration regarding the clarification of practice. Constantly examining one's own faults and not speaking of others' shortcomings is purity of mind in leaving faults behind. Always seeking all merits with a single mind is devotion of mind in aspiring to the good. Not deviating into other thoughts is called a single mind. Desiring every wholesome thing that exists is called seeking merits. Combining these with the previous ones, they make eight. The conclusion begins from "These are..." below. The above clarifies the Dharma.