金光明經文句記 1.72

1.72

First, the four abilities of the hearer. In the Tripiṭaka Teaching, Ānanda in one single person had four virtues, and therefore received four names. "Keeper of the Canon" comes from the Āgamas; the other three come from the *Saddharmasmṛtyupasthāna-sūtra*. Now, expanding the lesser names to correspond to the four teachings, the meanings match the names. Ānanda is Sanskrit; in Chinese it is translated as "Joy." He was born on the night the Buddha attained awakening, and the entire country rejoiced, so he was named after that. Establishing a name based on conditions accords with the dharmas of arising and ceasing; for transmitting and upholding the Tripiṭaka, this name is appropriate. What is taught in the Shared Teaching takes phenomena as identical to principle, differing from the views of ordinary worldly people; the name "Worthy" is appropriate. The Distinct Teaching speaks extensively of Buddha-dharmas as numerous as dust and sand, mastering and overseeing much; the name "Keeper of the Canon" is appropriate. The Perfect Teaching from beginning to end explains the principle of the dharma realm, which is both profound and vast; the name "Ocean" is appropriate.