大乘起信論義記 3.143

3.143

In the former [part]: 'this person' refers to the person of capacity and desire. 'Buddhas and bodhisattvas' reveals the substance of the external condition. From 'from when they first generate the resolve' on explains the time of practice for the capacity that is able to evoke the condition. 'Either see them or be mindful of them' directly explains the practitioner's mind as the vessel that evokes the function; that is, seeing their bodily form and being mindful of their virtues. In the marks of function there are two [parts]: first, directly explaining the differentiated function; second, from 'because of giving rise to great compassion' on, distinguishing the benefits of the function.