大乘起信論廣釋卷第三．四．五 4.96

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[Treatise:] The body has immeasurable [colors and forms, colors have immeasurable marks,] marks have immeasurable minor marks. [Commentary:] Below reveals the marks of retribution. Herein there are two [parts]: first, primary retribution; second, secondary retribution. This is the first. The body having no demarcated limits is stated as 'immeasurable colors.' Relying on the body there are marks, and marks are also boundless. Relying on marks there are minor marks, and minor marks are also endless. Alternatively, colors such as blue and yellow are not without measure; within a single color there are boundless marks; within a single mark there are infinite minor marks. Marks express virtue, causing people to revere virtue and be mindful of the Buddha; minor marks adorn the body, causing people to love, rejoice, and draw near. Therefore it is said that the Buddha-body has marks, minor marks, and so forth.