釋摩訶衍論 2.46

2.46

The commentary states: Herein there are two gates. What are the two? First, the gate of the general mark as the supported; second, the gate of the particular mark as that which supports. Herein there are two layers of abiding contemplation to be observed: the gate of arising and ceasing relies on the one mind; the gate of arising and ceasing encompasses the meaning of awakening and the meaning of non-awakening, relying on the ālaya[vijñāna]. First the initial gate is explained. 'The mind as arising and ceasing' proclaims and establishes what preceded. 'Based on the tathāgatagarbha' refers to the supported one mind; that multiple one mind is also named tathāgatagarbha. This is the descent of the word 'mind' from above, establishing a different name. 'There is the mind of arising and ceasing' refers to the dharma gate of that which supports, namely the gate of arising and ceasing. Now, relying on the sūtras, the tathāgatagarbha gate will be clearly displayed. How many in number are the tathāgatagarbhas? What does the tathāgatagarbha here encompass? The verse states: