法苑珠林 9.80

9.80

The Great Person's mark of the Tathāgata's backbone being like a great linked chain, replete with majestic radiance and towering virtue, came about because in ancient lives he erected images for the sake of the Sambuddhas, repaired ruined temples, exhorted those who were separated to be harmonious, bestowed fearlessness, and transformed those who were quarrelling and litigating so that they became compliant with one another.