楞伽阿跋多羅寶經註解 4.245

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This passage contains seven questions: First, the question concerning the prophecy given to the śrāvakas. Second, from 'all sentient beings' down to 'nor have you given any answer', the question asking why the Buddha states that he has not taught the Dharma. Third, from 'the Tathāgata is constantly', the question asking why he would await deliberation to preach the Dharma. Fourth, from 'Emanation Buddhas', the question asking about the preaching of the momentary characteristics of destruction. Fifth, the question asking why the Vajra-wielder guards [him]. Sixth, the question concerning the ultimate beginning. Seventh, the question concerning the nine distresses. The nine distresses are: the heavenly demon raising an army; the Brahmin maiden Ciñcā tying a wooden bowl to her belly; Sundarī murdering a maiden; entering the village of Vairañjā to beg for food and emerging with an empty bowl; eating horse barley; suffering both headache and backache; a splinter piercing his foot; the preparation of a fire pit; and poisoned food. These constitute the nine.