觀音玄義 1.6

1.6

Now, regarding the general explanation, there are four parts: first, listing the names; second, their sequence; third, interpretation; fourth, critical evaluation. First, listing the names: ten meanings are used as the general explanation. Why? The ultimate principle is pure, without name and without mark, neither dharma nor person, surpassing all reckonings, not one, two, or three. Yet, as the wondrous principle is open and penetrating, names and marks are provisionally spoken of within the nameless and markless; hence a nameless name is established, provisionally designating person and dharma, and though it is beyond reckonings, reckonings are also discussed. Thus the *Dàzhìdù lùn* says: "Prajñā is a single dharma, but the Buddha speaks of it with various names, establishing different words for it in accordance with the kinds of sentient beings." Speaking from the middle position now, we briefly use ten meanings to explain the general purport. The ten meanings are: first, person and dharma; second, benevolence and compassion; third, merit and wisdom; fourth, true and responsive; fifth, medicine and jewel; sixth, covert and overt; seventh, expedient and real; eighth, origin and traces; ninth, conditioning and revealing; tenth, wisdom and eradication.