大乘起信論義記 3.334

3.334

In the explanation there are four gates: the first is the path of non-abiding; the next two are practices for one's own benefit; the last one is for benefiting others. Within one's own benefit, the first is the virtue of severance, the next is the virtue of wisdom. Within these four gates, each has three meanings: 1. listing the names; 2. explaining the characteristics; 3. from “Because of conforming to dharmatā” onward, clarifying the purpose of cultivation.