止觀輔行傳弘決 6.40

6.40

Next, regarding the further appraisal: the opening question is understood. The purport of the answer is that non-arising contrasted with the rest constitutes two meanings. First it directly shows the gates through which one’s own practice can penetrate; hence it says that the thirty-two bodhisattvas each stated the gate through which they entered. From “If it is said…” downward presents other interpretations. From “The present interpretation…” downward presents the correct interpretation of our school. First it shows the gates that can penetrate; from “These bodhisattvas…” downward clarifies one’s own practice; from “Moreover, conditions of others…” clarifies transforming others. The earlier part clarified that the bodhisattvas each stated the gate of their own entry, thus constituting one's own practice. Here, clarifying that the thirty-two bodhisattvas each spoke means not only recounting their own [experience], but also benefiting others; because the conditions of others differ, each must speak. “This being so” and so on praises the gates as measureless, none failing to benefit others. “How is it…” and so on concludes by responding to the previous objection. From “Furthermore…” downward further clarifies the four siddhāntas across gate after gate; gaining the benefit of the four siddhāntas is their suitability, and if there are no four siddhāntas, one must pass over. “Praising and rejoicing” is the worldly; “faith and goodness” is for the individual; “shattering attachment” is the therapeutic; “desiring awakening” is the ultimate. From “Should further…” clarifies that gates such as non-ceasing possess the benefits of the four siddhāntas. The eight characters from “Joy arises…” are the gates of the four siddhāntas. The metaphor and conclusion are as in the text.