金剛三昧經論 2.5

2.5

The commentary states: In distinctively revealing contemplative practice, there are six sections; the first, dispatching all marks of objects to reveal the signless contemplation, has already been completed above. From here below is the second, eliminating the arising mind to clarify the practice of non-arising. With respect to the text, there are three [parts]: first, the primary exposition; second, the praised exposition; and third, clarifying obtaining benefit upon hearing the exposition. In the initial primary exposition, there are four divisions: first, the back-and-forth questions and answers; second, the cross-examining questions and answers; third, the bodhisattva's receptive understanding; and fourth, the Tathāgata's validation. In the first, there are six: (1) question, (2) answer, (3) objection, (4) refutation, (5) request, and (6) explanation. In the first, there are two: first, the sūtra-compiler's introduction. 'Bodhisattva Mind-King' takes his name from essence. However, the meaning of 'Mind-King' broadly has two aspects: first, the mind of the eight consciousnesses governs all mental factors, hence termed 'Mind-King'; second, the dharma of the one mind generally governs all virtues, hence termed 'Mind-King'. Now, this bodhisattva enters the practice of non-arising and realizes the one mind-king, hence he is named from that which is embodied. Now, in this chapter, the practice of non-arising is clarified; this is why Bodhisattva Mind-King poses the question. 'Transcends the three realms and is inconceivable' refers to adducing the Dharma heard to serve as the basis for posing the question. That which was heard refers to the exposition in the preceding chapter. Now, adducing what comes after encompasses what came before, referring to the final verse which states, 'Soaring, it transcends the three realms, / ...up to... that which is perfected.'