法華文句記 9.17

9.17

Regarding 'applying to phenomena': within the phenomenal matters such as leaving the ten disturbances, the text below also contemplates emptiness and so forth. Just as in the cited meaning, how could there be shallow or deep between the forbearance of quiescence and ultimate emptiness? It is merely that when spoken in relation to phenomena it receives the name of the robe of forbearance, while when spoken in terms of principle it receives the name of the seat of emptiness. Therefore, applying to phenomena must rely on principle, and proceeding from principle must pass through phenomena; in perfect practice, phenomena and principle should not be completely distinct. It is also just as the two truths must have the ultimate and conventional mutually identical: each speaking of one side does not mean they lack that to which they tend; they are explained in accordance with practice.