維摩義記 4.96

4.96

From here below is the fourth [part], Ānanda's transmission. Therein are three clauses: first, the Tathāgata addresses and encourages him, bidding him transmit and propagate it; second, Ānanda receives the instruction, reveals his own receiving and upholding, and asks for the name of the sūtra. This sūtra contains many meanings, and [he asks] according to what [...] meaning this sūtra should be named; third, the Tathāgata preaches it for him. "This sūtra is named the 'Teaching of Vimalakīrti'" names it with respect to the person. This sūtra has three assemblies: the first assembly was preached by the Buddha, the middle assembly was preached by Vimalakīrti, and the third assembly was preached jointly by both the Buddha and Vimalakīrti. Now, this specifically bases the title on what Vimalakīrti preached, naming it Vimalakīrti's Inconceivable Liberation, because it relies on him to manifest it. "It is also named the 'Dharma Gate of Inconceivable Liberation'" reveals the name with respect to the Dharma, completely as explained above. "Uphold it like this" encourages upholding it according to the name. The above is the first [division], the entrustment and transmission. From here below is the second [division], clarifying that what was preached is appropriate to the Dharma and accords with faculties, and the great assembly rejoices together. From the beginning to the end, it is called "When the Buddha had preached this...".