瑜伽論記 6.252

6.252

Regarding the second, the intention of reflection upon consumption, "one should follow the cause and simile, only going to the homes of donors," Tai and Ji both say: "The moon is able to be cool and refreshing, benefiting people; entering the house of a donor, one's body brings coolness, benefiting the donor, just like the moon." Now there is another explanation: as the Mahāparinirvāṇa Sūtra says, just like the moon in the sky, which gradually waxes from the first day to the fifteenth day, a good spiritual friend is also like this, directing students to gradually distance themselves from bad dharmas and increase wholesome dharmas.