釋禪波羅蜜次第法門 5.97

5.97

Regarding shallowness and depth in terms of establishing grades, there are two points: first, in terms of the same category; second, in terms of different categories. First, regarding the same category: for instance, when a single sensation of movement arises, one gradually perceives it deepening, up to nine grades. Second, regarding different categories: for instance, after a sensation of movement ceases, other sensations immediately arise; although the characteristics of the sensations differ, one perceives the absorption gradually deepening and surpassing what was before. Furthermore, if one explains shallowness and depth within the five factors, there are also two points: first, the same category: as when sensations give rise to the five factors, there are characteristics of shallowness and depth; second, different categories: if the five factors increase sequentially, within each factor there are also characteristics of shallowness and depth.