維摩經略疏 6.30

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6.30

“Therefore, I am not competent to go there and inquire after the illness” is fourth: concluding with a statement of inadequacy. Maitreya reflected on how in the past his explaining non-retrogression for the Tuṣita devas brought them no benefit, and being rebuked by [Vimalakīrti] he did not know how to respond; how could he be fit to convey the [Buddha's] command and go to inquire after the illness? Therefore, he declined as incompetent.

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維摩經略疏 — Classical Chinese