大乘法苑義林章 2.17

2.17

Sixth, the twelve branches of teaching are explained and analyzed roughly through seven gates: 1. Listing the names; 2. Distinguishing the characteristics; 3. Explaining the general and specific names; 4. Common and specific; 5. Omission and establishment; 6. Mutual subsumption of the various piṭakas; 7. Differentiating through questions and answers.