大方廣佛華嚴經搜玄分齊通智方軌 2.25

2.25

Third, distinguishing the central theme: The contemplation of principle devoid of conceptual thought should be considered the practice of the intrinsically peaceful and quiescent fruit of nirvāṇa; this is the central theme of this chapter. Again, it is asked: Here, the cause of initial arousal of the mind in the Ten Abodes is just beginning to be clarified; why then do you say it is the practice of the fruit? Answer: Because this clarifies the genuine arousal of the mind from the intrinsic essence itself, it tallies with the ultimate limit, its essence encompassing all without exterior. Furthermore, it is simply the practice free from conceptual proliferation of the fruit within the arousal from the intrinsic essence. Hence, the conclusion below in the chapter says: 'At the time of first arousing the mind, one immediately achieves right awakening, fully endowed with the body of wisdom without relying on another's awakening.'