維摩經略疏 1.101

1.101

問：前兩菩薩不名薩埵，何異二乘？答：少有慈悲願行，異二乘也。四教菩薩具如《玄義》。此經多由衍三教意釋歎德也，不用三藏者，非衍正意；有時引出，正為比決大小不同。觀心明菩薩者，約三觀分別。折體入空起大悲心亦名菩薩，修後兩觀任運即是菩薩義也。

Question: If the bodhisattvas of the previous two teachings are not called sattva, how do they differ from the two vehicles? Answer: Having a little compassionate aspiration and practice, they differ from the two vehicles. The bodhisattvas of the four teachings are fully explained in the Profound Meaning. This sūtra mostly explains the praise of virtues through the perspective of the three Mahāyāna teachings; not using the Tripiṭaka teaching is because it is not the primary intent of the Mahāyāna. It is sometimes cited precisely to contrast and determine the difference between the great and the small. Clarifying the bodhisattva through the contemplation of mind is distinguished according to the threefold contemplation. Analyzing or realizing the essence to enter emptiness and giving rise to great compassion is also called a bodhisattva; cultivating the latter two contemplations is spontaneously the meaning of a bodhisattva.