六妙法門 1.44

1.44

This is a brief explanation of the shared and distinct characteristics of the wondrous gate of counting the breath among ordinary persons, sages, and the Great and Lesser Vehicles. Although counting the breath is shared, one must understand the distinct characteristics. One should know that although they practice counting the breath together, it differs according to their retribution and fruit. The shared and distinct characteristics among ordinary persons, sages, and the Great and Lesser Vehicles for the other wondrous gates of following, cessation, contemplation, turning back, and purification are also like this.