梵網經古迹記 1.22

1.22

The commentary states: In the second part, answering with the cause, there are two sections: the brief and the detailed. This is the first. The commentary says: In "firm forbearance of faith," the Dharma gate of the virtues of understanding in the lineage of habit is explained, also called the wisdom derived from hearing. In "firm forbearance of the Dharma," the Dharma gate of the virtues of practice in the lineage of nature is explained, also called the wisdom derived from reflection. In "firm forbearance of cultivation," the Dharma gate of the actualization of practice in the lineage of the path is explained, also called the wisdom derived from cultivation. In "firm noble forbearance," the Dharma gate of personal realization in the noble lineage is explained, called supramundane wisdom. Here, the three classes of worthies, the ten classes of sages, and the forty [stages] will be explained in order later, so they are not interpreted here. "Ascending" (deng) means to mount. The words "unconditioned" mean not being produced by afflictions and karma. "Signless" refers to the dharmakāya. "Greatly fulfilled" refers to the wisdom-body. "Eternally abiding" refers to its own nature being without interruption and continuous.