釋摩訶衍論 4.7

4.7

The treatise says: Gathering all the various different teachings throughout the lifetime of the Muni Honoured One, there are altogether six kinds. What are the six? The first is bright avidyā; the second is dark avidyā; the third is both-are avidyā; the fourth is neither-is avidyā; the fifth is empty avidyā; the sixth is fully endowed avidyā. These are the six. These six kinds establish names according to meaning; based on their substance, there is no difference. As for bright avidyā, what are its characteristics in terms of the differences in literal meaning? The verse says: