摩訶止觀 8.3

8.3

Second, contemplating the realm of afflictions: if one does not awaken to the aforementioned aggregates, realms, and bases, then it was not appropriate; yet contemplating ceaselessly provokes afflictions, so that greed and anger erupt. At this time, one should set aside the aggregates and bases to contemplate afflictions. Previously, one rebuked the five desires, knowing their faults and transgressions; abandoning the hindrances was setting aside ordinary matters; regarding the aggregates and bases, one contemplated retributive fruition, seeking liberation therein. Now one contemplates the surging outbreak, giving rise to heavy greed and anger. It is like iron: when not joined with fire, it is merely black; but when joined with fire, it is blazing. Furthermore, the dharmas of retribution are ordinary, present at all times, and easy to rebuke and abandon; but when afflictions suddenly arise, they are difficult to control.