仁王護國般若波羅蜜多經疏 1.8

1.8

First, clarifying the mother of the buddhas: all buddhas are born from prajñā, and prajñā is the mother of all buddhas. The 'Chapter on the Inconceivable' states: 'This prajñāpāramitā is the mother of all buddhas and the mother of all bodhisattvas, the birthplace of unshared virtues and spiritual powers.' Furthermore, the 'Chapter on Receiving and Holding' states: 'Great King! Prajñāpāramitā can give birth to all buddha dharmas, all bodhisattva liberation dharmas, all supreme dharmas of kings, and all dharmas of transcendence for sentient beings.' The Buddha is born from the mother, and in turn reveals that the power of the mother's virtue can protect the state; therefore, this scripture was spoken.