起信論疏筆削記 18.18

18.18

[Commentary:] "Herein..." and below: third, reconciling the import of the texts. First, repeating the previous text. "It is the past..." and below directly reveals the intent. "Because of distraction..." and below provides the reason. For example, Ānanda only loved extensive learning; when did he ever possess concentration? Yet this did not prevent him from attending upon the Tathāgata. Later, when he met with the scolding at the stone chamber, it was also because he lacked concentration and could not sever the fetters. Furthermore, as a rule, all bodhisattvas have little wisdom and much concentration; those who attain sight of the Buddha are boundless, and all belong to this class.