維摩經略疏垂裕記 2.61

2.61

Second, from "properly" below, both are explained, which has two parts: first, explaining the prior proper praise, which has two parts: first, proper explanation, which has two parts: first, phenomena, which has two parts: first, citing a treatise to briefly clarify it. Second, from "now clarify" below, broadly explaining according to the meaning, which has two parts: first, proper explanation, which has three parts: first, the Dharma; second, the analogy. From "externally without" below: the earth gives birth, the sun shines, the wind moves, and the rain moistens, and after that it bears fruit. Third, application, which has two parts: first, properly applying the preceding analogy; second, clarifying again by means of an analogy. The great roe (peng) is like the Buddha, which is the response. The shadow illustrates the majestic spiritual power, which is compassion. The fledgling illustrates the bodhisattva, which is the resonance. Jingxi says: "Clarifying that the principle of resonance and response is subtle: conferring [spiritual power] without arriving is unconditional compassion." As for the "great roe," Zhuangzi says: "The great roe spirals upward on a whirlwind for ninety thousand li; its wings are like clouds hanging from the sky." Master Kong's Records says: "In his youth, King Wen of Chu was fond of hunting. Fast hounds and famous falcons from all under heaven were gathered in full. Someone presented a falcon, saying: 'It is not the peer of the king's falcons.' Soon, in the clouds there was a creature gliding and soaring, gleaming white with its shape indistinguishable. Seeing it, the falcon raised its wings and ascended straight up like lightning; in a moment feathers fell like snow and blood scattered like rain. After a long while, a huge bird fell to the ground dead. Measuring its two wings, they spanned several tens of li, with yellow along the edges of its beak. None among the crowd could recognize it. At that time, a gentleman of broad erudition said: 'This is the fledgling of a great roe. Having just begun to fly, it was brought down by the falcon.' King Wen then generously rewarded the presenter."