金光明最勝王經疏 3.616

3.616

Next, he properly teaches entreaty. There are two parts: first, teaching entreaty; next, teaching dedication. Question: Below, the method of dedication is separately explained; why is dedication explained first within the entreaty? Answer: What follows below is a general explanation; here it is a specific explanation, reflecting that the good roots of confession and rejoicing should all be dedicated. In the first part, there are two: first, the entreaty; second, the intention of the entreaty. In the entreaty, there are two: first, the time of sincerely taking refuge and entreating; second, properly making the entreaty. In the entreaty, there are two: first, entreating them to teach the Dharma; second, entreating them to abide long. One entreats with all three modes of action (trīṇi karmāṇi). If they have just attained enlightenment and have not yet turned the wheel of the Dharma, one entreats them to turn the wheel of the Dharma; if they intend to cast off their reward bodies, one entreats them to abide long.