四分律刪繁補闕行事鈔 2.493

2.493

The author of the manual says: Since the Buddha's teaching flowed east, those who practice this procedure have also been few; even if some perform repentance, they discard the lesser and grasp the greater, relying on the Names of the Buddha or Vaipulya sutras to repent. My mind does not feel at ease with this. Because their minds harbor aversion and desire, they do not accord with the Great Way; but by relying on the teaching regarding the classes and categories of offenses, the karmic path is naturally extinguished. If one reflects quietly, everyone resents disclosure as shameful; yet karma is bound precisely because of shame. This is the exact remedy that treats the disease; it cannot be left unpracticed.