大毘盧遮那成佛經疏 2.56
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2.56
The twenty-seventh: "What is the stingy mind? It is following along for oneself and also sharing with others." This means that in whatever this person does, it is entirely for their own sake; thus, with regard to wealth, arts and crafts, and even wholesome teachings, they are fond of keeping them secret and begrudging them, not bestowing them upon others. One who has these characteristics should be known as having the stingy mind. Recollecting generosity, impermanence, and the like serves as its antidote. One should reflect: "When impermanence arrives, neither wealth nor skills and abilities will accompany me. Now, this present body cannot even preserve itself from moment to moment; why begrudge these?"
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