維摩經略疏垂裕記 9.2

9.2

Second, dividing the sections by analogy with the above. Jingxi says: "Although not sequential": the first corresponds to the previous third, the second to the fifth, the third to the first, the fourth to the second, and the fifth to the fourth. The reason there are these two sequences is that each has its own purpose. As for the previous sequence, the teaching method must place great compassion first; relying on compassion to give rise to vows, one's faculties must be sharp and also vigorous. As for the present sequence, inner contemplation functioning spontaneously is precisely sharp faculties; therefore it is placed first. Those of sharp faculties must advance, repeatedly giving rise to great compassion and broad vows with vigor.