集諸經禮懺儀 1.255

1.255

First is the superiority of heading toward the path; / Second is the superiority of generating the mind [of awakening]; / Third is the superiority of merit; / Fourth is the superiority of the field of merit; / Fifth is the superiority of minor suffering for misdeeds; / Sixth is the superiority of dwelling in the womb; / Seventh is the superiority of spiritual powers; / Eighth is the superiority of the karmic retribution.