大方廣圓覺修多羅了義經略疏 2.549

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Having spoken these words, he threw his five limbs to the ground. He made this request three times, ending and beginning again. At that time, the Bhagavat told Voice of Discernment Bodhisattva, "Excellent, excellent! Good son, you are indeed able to inquire of the Tathāgata about such cultivation for the sake of the great assembly and sentient beings of the degenerate age. Listen closely now, and I shall explain it for you." Then Voice of Discernment Bodhisattva joyfully received the teaching, and the great assembly listened in silence.