釋門歸敬儀 1.8

1.8

7. Structuring Periods of Practice (Meaning that the mind's actions have gradations, and diligence and indolence are inconstant; hence rules are established to inspect the mind, dividing time to spur practice. Thus we know that overcoming thoughts to cultivate holiness finds its true home in these words; otherwise, adrift and drowning, one reverts to being as in beginningless time.)