維摩經疏卷第三．第六 6.7

6.7

The meaning of the eight liberations is distinguished in seven headings: first, explaining the names and their derivation; second, presenting their essence; third, discerning their objective cognitive conditions; fourth, clarifying their active mental aspects; fifth, their supporting stages; sixth, clarifying whether they are defiled or undefiled; seventh, distinctions through questions and answers.