天台八教大意 1.26

1.26

First, the ten faiths: among the ten minds, faith is the root, hence they are called the ten faiths. The ten minds are: first, faith; second, mindfulness; third, vigor; fourth, wisdom; fifth, concentration; sixth, non-retrogression; seventh, dedication; eighth, protection of the Dharma; ninth, precepts; tenth, vows. These are the stages of patient acceptance through subduing of the external ordinary person. The three—abodes, practices, and dedications—all belong to the stage of pliant patient acceptance of the internal ordinary person.