釋禪波羅蜜次第法門 8.39

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8.39

Next, explaining the two phrases 'reflection' and 'great reflection.' These are also spoken in terms of the preceding vitarka and great vitarka. Why is this? The initial mind's awakening to the characteristics of the real and conventional is called vitarka and great vitarka; the subsequent mind's reconsidering and observing is called reflection and great reflection. Speaking of reflection after minor vitarka, and great reflection after great vitarka, this meaning is easily seen, and needs no extensive explanation.

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