樂邦文類 1.302

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1.302

The *Commentary on the Contemplation Sūtra* states: "Response Buddhas all adopt two measures, varying in length and shortness according to beings and following conditions." The *Subtle Meaning Commentary* explains: "Since all Buddhas have fully realized the trikāya, when their response bodies guide beings, and the lifespans of beings vary in length, how could they not accommodate them by displaying the two measures? Therefore, Amitābha manifests long yet can also manifest short, and Śākyamuni manifests short yet can also manifest long."

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