廣弘明集 1.3
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1.3
"Returning to Orthodoxy," Chapter One (explaining that the Buddha is the Great Sage to whom common mortals return, and that the Two Modes and Three-and-Five are insufficient to be revered as masters).
"Discerning Delusions," Chapter Two (explaining the mutual raising of the orthodox and heterodox, the wise and mad encroaching upon each other, and that examining and confirming them requires no tortoise mirror).
"Buddha's Virtue," Chapter Three (the Sovereign Enlightened One's loving decree to rescue according to conditions; those who follow his transformation are distinct in word and deed).
"Dharma-Meaning," Chapter Four (the Precious Vehicle single-handedly operates to ferry across the deluded ford; those who grasp its direction achieve far-reaching mental illumination).
"Monastic Conduct," Chapter Five (carrying on the lineage of the sacred seed, it is the person who propagates the Way; their names grace the triratna, truly matching the single refuge).
"Compassion and Pity," Chapter Six (what is cherished in life is prizing the body and valuing life; having sympathy for oneself brings pity, and compassion is the root of awakening).
"Admonishing Merit," Chapter Seven (feelings are entrusted to restraint, for indulgence leads to pride and oppression; if one wishes to ascend to sacred rectitude, without this one cannot rise).
"Initiating Blessings," Chapter Eight (blessings are called the gate of joy, prized in daily use; weighing and riding the opportune time, one acts without attachment).
"Extinguishing Transgressions," Chapter Nine (transgression is ruin; when it arises, it inevitably brings fleeting gratification, but spilt water cannot be gathered, and regrets follow in succession).
"Comprehensive Return," Chapter Ten (upholding the orthodox and warding off the heterodox, resting on the Way to accomplish virtue; spiritual understanding once unhindered, one expresses it in verses and songs).
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