大唐內典錄 1.4

1.4

First: Catalogue of the Succession of Historical Translations of Scriptures and What They Derive From (meaning that scriptures produced across different dynasties and compositions by various individuals are all without exception universally applicable teachings, and are all incorporated into the scriptures; hence they are presented along with the scriptures).
Second: Catalogue of Successive Translations, Single or Multiple, and the Existence or Loss of Translators and Dynasties (meaning that texts were produced differently across periods and dynasties were not uniform; moreover, having suffered turmoil and chaos, monastics and laity were scattered; now when calculating them all together, there are multiple and single translations, but since the circumstances and narratives are unknown, they are transmitted as lost translator attributions).
Third: Summary Catalogue of Canonical Entry of All Scriptures Across the Dynasties (meaning that the scriptural sections are numerous, yet the essential guidelines are fully listed; entering the canon from their wrappers according to their category, they are divided into the Mahāyāna and Hīnayāna, showing both single and multiple translations).
Fourth: Essential Catalogue for Chanting and Recitation of the Scriptures Across the Dynasties (meaning that in chanting, recitation, and study, one must focus on what is essential and comprehensive; redundant text and repetitive meanings are not suited to the times; therefore, drawing and selecting essentials by section, only those suited for practicing the Way are chosen, while remaining duplicate translations are preserved but set aside for now).
Fifth: Catalogue of Titles of All Scriptures Across the Dynasties with Missing Texts (meaning that when comprehensively checking the various catalogues, the texts are missing upon verification; produced separately in particular regions, they could not circulate everywhere; therefore, their titles are separately displayed to seek them out).
Sixth: Catalogue of Commentaries and Compositions by Monastics and Laity Across the Dynasties (meaning commentaries and compositions on the holy words used to communicate to those not yet awakened; though previously noted, they were not sufficiently clarified; now they are listed in a separate catalogue so that those who consult them can easily understand).
Seventh: Catalogue of Branches and Offshoots of the Scriptures Across the Dynasties Used for Conversion (meaning that extracted scriptures accommodated to secular customs do not master the comprehensive texts but only reach beginners; yet even a single four-line verse must not be lightly discarded, hence this catalogue).
Eighth: Catalogue of Apocryphal Sūtras and Śāstras Produced Across the Dynasties (meaning that the saddharma is profound and far-reaching, whereas ordinary and foolish persons do not comprehend it; accommodating secular customs to convert the lower sorts, it violates the true tradition; if not marked and displayed, jade and stone will be jumbled together).
Ninth: Historical Preface to the Catalogues of Scriptures Across the Dynasties (meaning that scriptural catalogues were produced dynasty after dynasty, and their origins must be recognized).
Tenth: Catalogue of Sympathetic Resonance and Arousal of Reverence for Scriptures Across the Dynasties (meaning that when scriptures were translated in the Eastern Lands, auspicious omens arose in sympathetic resonance, bringing blessing and protection and increasing faith; this is what has caused their transmission and maintenance to endure far into the distance).