佛祖統紀 34.46

34.46

The author remarks: The Buddha's Way is profound and far-reaching, not something that can be epitomized. This work merely serves to guide the beginners of our school and those gentry gentlemen who desire to know this Way. When one is young and full of vigor, reading this book hurriedly, though the text presents no obstruction, its meaning remains uncomprehended. If one can use this concise exposition to investigate the texts of the four fascicles of the Basic Annals of the Buddha, and query monks who understand the teachings concerning the uncomprehended meanings, scrutinizing word by word, the principle will suddenly become clear. For one wishing not to awaken to it—such a thing has never occurred.