大乘起信論裂網疏 5.64

5.64

"Second, the skillful means capable of cessation: namely, shame and remorse, which can bring all evil dharmas to cessation and prevent them from growing, because tathatā is [originally] separated from the marks of all faults. According with tathatā and bringing all evils to cessation is called the skillful means capable of cessation. Third, the skillful means of increasing roots of goodness: namely, giving rise to a mind of love and respect toward the Three Jewels, honoring, making offerings, prostrating, praising, rejoicing, and requesting, so that correct faith increases, up to aspiring to seek unsurpassed bodhi, protected by the awe-inspiring power of the Buddha, Dharma, and Saṅgha, karmic hindrances being purified, and roots of goodness not regressing, because tathatā is [originally] separated from all hindrances and possesses all merits. According with tathatā and cultivating good karma is called the skillful means of growing roots of goodness."