起信論疏筆削記 18.31

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18.31

In the treatise, "in times of hardship, terror, danger, and oppression" refers to the recipients of giving. "According to one's own capability" is the capacity of the giving: reaching the limit of one's ability, without stinginess or begrudging. "Bestowing fearlessness" is the actual practice of giving, and is also the intention of giving: whether from the disaster of fetters and chains, the calamity of water or fire, the harm of wolves and tigers, or the dread of enemies. In all such matters that sentient beings fear, one protects them so that they are peaceful and happy and attain fearlessness.

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