勸發菩提心集 3.100

3.100

The nine portals of precepts (śīla): First, the portal of its intrinsic nature (svabhāva) has four kinds: first, receiving them correctly from another; second, wholesome and pure intention; third, restoration to purity after an offense; fourth, deep reverence and focused mindfulness. There is no transgression because, by receiving them from another, one has outward shame (trapā) toward others, and because of wholesome and pure intention. Due to inward shame (hrī) regarding offenses, one restores purity and maintains focused mindfulness. That there is initially no transgression is due to two causes: freedom from wrongdoings relies on the first two, which give rise to shame and modesty; through shame and modesty one can protect the precepts (śīla); and by being able to protect them, one is free from wrongdoings. Furthermore, the first two are the Dharma, while the latter two are induced by the former two dharmas. In addition, the first two and the fourth can prevent breach, while restoration to purity after an offense enables one to emerge from transgressions. Endowed with these four qualities, one can benefit oneself and others, benefiting and bringing peace and happiness to immeasurable sentient beings out of compassion for the humans, devas, and others of the world.