維摩經略疏垂裕記 1.53

1.53

Second, from "hence presumptuously" below, Jingxi's abridgement, in three parts: first, setting out the general editorial rules. "Zhe" means on one's own authority. The commentary was recorded by attendants; hence it is called "its record." "Taking and leaving them" sets out his editorial rules. From "bearing the meaning" below: the first phrase is taking, the next phrase is leaving. From "enabling the old" below: this shows the merit of the abridged commentary. Since it is preserved while bearing the meaning, the textual style of the old commentary remains intact without alteration. "The late master" refers to Zhizhe.