釋摩訶衍論 2.23

2.23

The treatise says: The two fundamental dharmas have three differences and two identities. What are the three differences? First, difference in reliance, because each has that Mahāyāna upon which it relies; second, difference in gates, because each is fully endowed with its distinct gates that can enter; third, difference in objective realms, because each takes its own reliance as its objective realm. These are called the three differences. What are the two identities? First, identity in universality, because they pervade the dharmadhātu and are equal in measure; second, identity in name, because the ten kinds of names are common to both dharmas. These are called the two identities. Why is it so? Because they share names but differ in meaning. What are the characteristics of the identity and difference between the two dharma gates? A verse says: