Garlands of the Mind

Five meanings that are related to mind are enumerated by Chih-i. …

With regard to the mind that contains the meaning “garlands being tied together” (Hsin-han Chieh-man), it is illustrated by Chih-i in reference to text, practice and doctrine. In terms of the mind that is related to tying text up without mistake, this means that when one’s thought is correct, one makes no mistakes in understanding a text. In terms of the mind that is related to tying practice up without mistake, this means that with mind contemplation, one gains the power of perceiving the Path. In terms of the mind that is related to tying doctrine up without mistake, this means that with the mind contemplation, one gains concentration and knowledge. (Vol. 2, Page 397)

The Profound Meaning of the Lotus Sutra: Tien-tai Philosophy of Buddhism