大乘法苑義林章 3.3

3.3

Matter derived from the great elements is comprehensively analyzed through six sections: first, discerning its substance; second, explaining the names; third, clarifying the characteristics of derivation through the five causes such as production; fourth, discerning the derivation by the elements relying on causes and conditions; fifth, discerning derivation by contrasting the shared and distinct derivation by the elements; sixth, analysis through questions and answers.