金光明經文句記 1.185

1.185

First, the realm of contemplation. In the characteristics of the four truths, effect comes first and cause comes after; now, in terms of cultivating contemplation, one begins with cause and ends with effect, so worldly and transworldly accumulation and path are placed first, while suffering and cessation are placed after. For the realm of contemplation of the initial mind to be easy to investigate, it is suitable to follow familiar matters; thus it accords with worldly names like jia-yi, the five elements, and the four seasons, so that the meaning of the four directions is established and the four truths can be recognized, the effort lying in establishing contemplation without being constrained by nominal teachings.