俱舍論頌疏論本 1.39

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1.39

'I pay homage to such a Teacher of reality' points to those virtues in paying homage; bowing the head to touch the feet is called paying homage. As he possesses the aforementioned virtues of benefiting oneself and others, it says 'such'. That is, 'such' refers to the preceding three virtues. 'Teacher of reality' reveals the virtue of benefiting others; because benefiting beings is supreme, he is singled out for reverence. Because the Buddha, the World-Honoured One, can skillfully preach the true teachings of reality and deliver sentient beings, he is called the Teacher of reality. The preface of homage above is concluded.

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俱舍論頌疏論本 — Classical Chinese