釋摩訶衍論 3.52

3.52

The base text says: "Furthermore, the essence and marks of awakening have four great meanings, which are equal to empty space and like a pure mirror. What are the four? First, the mirror of true emptiness: it is far removed from all marks of mental objects, having no dharma that can appear, because it does not have the meaning of cognitive illumination. Second, the mirror that is perfumed by causes: that is, it is truly non-empty, all worldly realms appear within it; neither exiting nor entering, neither lost nor destroyed, it constantly abides in the one mind, because all dharmas are the true nature itself. Moreover, it cannot be defiled by any defiled dharmas, and the essence of wisdom is unmoved, fully possessing the outflow-free qualities that perfume sentient beings. Third, the mirror of dharma-emergence: that is, the non-empty dharma emerges from the obstruction of defilements and the obstruction of knowledge, free from the mark of union, pure and clear. Fourth, the mirror that perfumes conditions: that is, relying on the emergence of dharmas, it universally illuminates the minds of sentient beings, causing them to cultivate good roots and manifesting according to their thoughts."