大乘起信論略述 1.13

1.13

[Treatise:] "First, the part on causes and conditions is explained." / [Exposition:] The third part below distinguishes the characteristics according to the names. It separately explains the five parts, which are divided into five. In the first, "causes and conditions," there are again two sections: first, presenting the name of the part; later, separately revealing its meaning. This is the first. / The term "causes and conditions" means the reason why, the purpose for which, and the sense of instigation. These are the meanings of causes and conditions.