摩訶止觀 1.69

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1.69

The Chan Jing says: 'The Buddha preaches the Dharma according to four conformities: according to what is delighted in, according to what is suitable, according to what cures, and according to the ultimate meaning.' Protecting their intentions, he speaks to please their minds; adapting to past habits, he makes it easy to receive and practice; observing whether the sickness is light or severe, he applies more or less medicine; when the potential for the path has ripened in due time, upon hearing they instantly awaken to the path. Is this not benefiting beings through stimulus and response according to their capacities?

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摩訶止觀 — Classical Chinese