法華玄論 2.73

2.73

Question: This sūtra explains that nirvāṇa is not different from that of the past. How is this known? Since this sūtra explains that the Buddha is impermanent and ultimately enters [nirvāṇa] without remainder, it is identical to the lesser vehicle. Furthermore, the first chapter states, "The Buddha this night attains extinction, like fire extinguished when fuel is exhausted"; thus we know it is not different from the lesser vehicle.