四分比丘戒本疏 1.4

1.4

問：聞慧別說，思修合論，其義何也？答：聞必從他，思修自起，用分二相開合不同，此則略詳教之總意。若戒學不立則二學無依，七財有闕則六珍亦失，是故要須先學戒財以備功德也。

Question: Why is the wisdom of hearing explained separately, while reflection and cultivation are discussed together? Answer: Hearing must depend on others, whereas reflection and cultivation arise from oneself; their functions differentiate into two aspects, so their separation and combination differ. This, then, briefly examines the general intent of the teachings. If the training in higher moral discipline is not established, the other two trainings have nothing on which to rely; if the seven treasures have a deficiency, the remaining six jewels are also lost. Therefore, one must first train in the treasure of moral discipline to fully prepare the merits.