無量壽經優婆提舍願生偈註 2.3

2.3

From here below is the section explaining the meaning. Within this section, there are ten layers of meaning: first, the general intent of the verses of aspiration; second, giving rise to contemplation and generating faith; third, the essence and characteristics of the practice of contemplation; fourth, the pure entry into the mind of aspiration; fifth, skillful gathering and transformation; sixth, departing from obstacles to bodhi; seventh, according with the gates of bodhi; eighth, subsuming and matching names and meanings; ninth, the fulfillment of the matters of aspiration; tenth, the perfection of benefiting practices. 'Treatise' (śāstra) means discussion; it refers to discussing the reasons for the verses. 'Says' indicates speech; pointing to the sentences below, it denotes the words that discuss and explain the verses. Therefore it is said: 'The treatise says:'