摩訶止觀 9.35

9.35

復次，初動八觸，功德猶麁；若數數發，則轉深利。品或言三，或言九，或無量品，更互娛樂；功德叢鬧，不得一心。如恒奏妓，似多人客，應對一已，一已復來。出散暫無，薄斂復現。

Furthermore, when the eight touches initially stir, their virtues are still coarse; if they manifest repeatedly, they become increasingly profound and sharp. Their grades are said by some to be three, by others nine, or immeasurable grades, mutually delighting one another; with virtues crowded and bustling, one cannot attain one-pointedness of mind. It is like constantly performing theatricals, or like having many guests: having attended to one, another arrives again. Dispersing outwards, they are temporarily absent; slightly gathered, they reappear.