廣弘明集 13.79

13.79

內從生有勝劣第一
立教有淺深二
德位有高卑三
化緣有廣陜四
壽夭有延促五
化迹有先後六
遷謝有顯晦七
相好有少多八
威儀有同異九
法門有頓漸十

Insiders: First, difference in excellence and inferiority regarding birth;
Second, difference in depth and shallowness in establishing the teachings;
Third, difference in height and lowness of virtuous status;
Fourth, difference in breadth and narrowness of conditions for conversion;
Fifth, difference in length and shortness of lifespan;
Sixth, difference in precedence in traces of transformation;
Seventh, difference in clarity and obscurity in passing away;
Eighth, difference in quantity of marks and auspicious signs;
Ninth, difference in similarity and dissimilarity of majestic deportment;
Tenth, difference in suddenness and gradualness of Dharma gates.