金光明最勝王經疏 4.52

4.52

The metaphor of the lion: A lion has three virtues: first, having great power and majesty; second, walking alone without fear; third, being free from fright and terror; these correspond to the metaphor. Just as a lion walks alone without fear, one gives rise to the mind to practice the three kinds of patience. In the *Sūtrālaṅkāra*, it is compared to the great ocean, because its mind is unshaken by all adversities that come. The *Sūtra of the Buddha's Bequeathed Teaching* says: "One who can practice patience can truly be called a powerful, great person." Hence one attains fearlessness. From "this is called" downward is the conclusion, with the application to the dharma being omitted.