四分律刪繁補闕行事鈔 2.423

2.423

Third, the complete conditions that constitute an offense. First, to clarify the intent of constituting an offense. Karma does not accomplish itself; its accomplishment relies on enactment. Only when various conditions are fully assembled is an offense or merit established; if there is the slightest obstruction, it remains locked as a preliminary expedient. Therefore, the offense-marks in the Vinaya all depend on causes and conditions; because the offenses reside in the six categories, the repentance methods also differ. It is unlike the teachings of conversion, which only discuss the completion of karma; beyond establishing the offense, they do not discuss the violation of prohibitions.