維摩經玄疏 3.8

3.8

Third, as for the abhidharma collection (*abhidharma-piṭaka*): *abhidharma* is translated as "peerless dharma"; the wisdom of the noble ones distinguishes the meanings of dharmas, incomparable in precepts and concentration, and is therefore called "peerless dharma." Whether the Buddha himself distinguishes the characteristics and meanings of dharmas, or his disciples distinguish the characteristics of dharmas, both are called *abhidharma*.