肇論新疏 2.13

2.13

"Foreign lands" means other countries. "Territory of Liang" is present-day Xiliang. This means that Master Kumārajīva was about to raise and spread the style of teaching to transmit it east to the land of Han, but it coincided with Fu Jian losing his state and Yao Chang usurping power. Lü Guang and his son had no regard for the Dharma in their hearts, so the Master held within his deep understanding without a place to preach and transform. He remained in Liang for thirteen years; since conditions had not yet concurred, he drifted along with worldly circumstances. From this we know that the circulation of the Buddha-Dharma also awaits seasonal conditions; if it is not the right time, the Way will not proceed in vain.