釋禪波羅蜜次第法門 7.5

7.5

Now, we explain the dhyānas that are both defiled and undefiled with reference to three Dharma gates: first, the six subtle gates; second, the sixteen sublime practices; third, the contemplation of penetrating clarity. These three Dharma gates may also be called pure dhyānas. The explanation of pure dhyānas here differs slightly from that in the Abhidharma. Their depth, stages, and sequence are all as explained previously in the fifth fascicle; it is merely that the doctrinal teachings divide the single breath-path to establish three kinds of dhyāna in order to transform sentient beings.