法華論疏 3.35

3.35

First, it cites the heading; from "revealing" onward, it explains the heading, which explains the intention of revering. Because of revering the Buddha, one attains immeasurable merit and attains liberation. Because of not revering the Buddha, one loses this benefit. Question: Why does it explain merit and liberation, but not explain the sixth [heading], the matter of not benefiting sentient beings? Answer: Revering the Buddha to attain merit and attain liberation is itself the matter of benefiting sentient beings. Furthermore, the matter of not benefiting sentient beings is a general statement, as each of the above lines contains this statement, so it is not explained separately.