法苑珠林 16.46

16.46

Furthermore, the Chuchu jing says: 'The Buddha said: There are four causes and conditions why Maitreya does not come down: first, there are times when the blessings correspond to that realm; second, the people of this realm are crude and none can receive the scriptures; third, his merit is not yet full; fourth, there is someone in the world who can preach the scriptures. Therefore Maitreya does not come down. When he descends in the future, there will remain fifty billion, seven hundred and sixty thousand years. In Maitreya's time, the eyes of people will all see four thousand li, attained through ten primary causes and conditions: first, not obstructing others' eyesight; second, not harming others' eyes; third, not covering others' eyes; fourth, not concealing others' goodness; fifth, not watching killing; sixth, not watching stealing; seventh, not watching sexual misconduct; eighth, not looking at private secrets or others' shortcomings; ninth, not watching any evil deeds; tenth, lighting lamps in Buddhist monasteries.'