續一切經音義 5.9

5.9

五始（案三五歷記云氣像未分謂之太易元氣始萠謂之太初也氣像之端謂之太始形變有質謂之太素也質形已具謂之太極也斯為五始也）。

五始: Examining the Sanwu liji, it states: 'When energy and form are not yet divided, it is called the Great Change (Taiyi). When the primordial energy first begins to sprout, it is called the Great Beginning (Taichu). The inception of energy and form is called the Great Origin (Taishi). When form transforms into material substance, it is called the Great Simplicity (Taisu). When material substance and form are already complete, it is called the Great Ultimate (Taiji). These are the Five Beginnings.'