維摩經略疏垂裕記 3.25

3.25

Second, under "The upper phrase," concluding the explanation. The upper phrase is "having long accumulated pure karma"; the lower phrase is "guiding the assembly with quiescence." Jingxi says: Indicating the manner in which the explanation is established. Furthermore, in the above benefit of form, the virtues of the mind were additionally brought forth to reveal form; thus we know that the benefit of voice also relies on the mind. Therefore, it explains form with form and explains mind with mind. Voice comes from the mouth, fully possessing the three wheels; thus we know that being able to guide the assembly must focus exclusively on the mind. Therefore, two meanings are used to explain the two characters. If using this character "with" (以), the character "with" looks downward, meaning "bowing the head because of quiescence." If using this character "already" (已), the character "already" looks upward, meaning "having already guided the assembly."