諸經要集 10.35

10.35

Furthermore, the Lokaprajñapti-śāstra [Dazhangfu lun] says: 'The giving of wealth exists within the human path; the giving of Dharma exists within great compassion. The giving of wealth removes physical suffering of sentient beings; the giving of Dharma removes mental suffering of sentient beings. The giving of wealth is given by those with much attachment; material treasures are given by those with much ignorance. As for the gift of Dharma-wealth, it creates endless coin and wealth for them; the giving of Dharma is for obtaining endless wisdom. The giving of wealth is for obtaining physical pleasure; the giving of Dharma is for obtaining mental joy. The giver of wealth is loved by sentient beings; the giver of Dharma is respected by the world. The giver of wealth is loved by foolish people; the giver of Dharma is loved by wise people. The giving of wealth can bestow present pleasure; the giving of Dharma can bestow the bliss of the heavenly paths and nirvāṇa.' As the verse says: