大乘法苑義林章 1.3

1.3

First, the general analysis of the teachings, functions, doctrines, essential natures, and names. Within this, they are briefly distinguished through five gates: 1. Differences in the benefit of the teachings; 2. Distinctions in temporal efficacy; 3. Differences in expressed doctrine; 4. Diversity of essential nature; 5. Divergence in acquired names.