維摩經略疏垂裕記 4.100

4.100

Sixth, manifesting entry into lecture halls. Sengzhao states: 'In India there are many heterodox paths, each claiming superiority. Therefore, distinct debate halls were established in their countries to discern their relative merits. Those wishing to clarify their own path would sound the drum to assemble the multitude, proceeding to the hall to seek debate. The victor became the teacher, and the defeated became the disciple. Jingming, having ascended this hall, subdued the non-Buddhists and then guided them with the Mahāyāna, becoming their teacher.' Now, saying 'his traces entered the ordinary and the Hinayāna' means that not only did he enter the lecture and debate halls of ordinary non-Buddhists, but he also entered the lecture and debate halls of the Hīnayāna, guiding them with the Mahāyāna. As seen below in his reproaching Maudgalyāyana, Pūrṇa, and Kātyāyana, these are all instances of this.