維摩經略疏垂裕記 8.38

8.38

Second, from "if universally" downward, regarding the intermediate and lower having illness, which has two parts: first, regarding the Distinct [Teaching]. Jingxi says: These birth-and-deaths with subsequent existence and without subsequent existence only take these two stages to constitute the intermediate and lower. Regarding "if relying on the Renwang..." and so forth, within the stage of Equal Enlightenment without subsequent existence, two births are established; since Equal Enlightenment is not established, it simply says that there are three births within the stage of the Tenth Stage. Then the Cloud of Dharma is established as the initial birth; according to this, one only takes the abiding birth and the final birth to constitute Tranquil Light. "Taking the initial birth" concedes it to Real Reward, hence it is called "causes and conditions."