摩訶止觀 2.123

2.123

Third, in order to clarify the great, pure retribution of a bodhisattva, this calming and contemplation is taught. If one's practice goes against the middle way, there is retribution of the two extremes; if one's practice accords with the middle way, there is supreme and wonderful retribution. Even if one has not yet transcended fragmented [samsāric] birth and death, the flower retribution obtained is already different from that of the seven expedient means, to say nothing of the true retribution! The seven tiers of the Fragrant City, with bridges and crossings like paintings, are its signs. This meaning will be broadly distinguished below in the eighth tier.