大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 63.5

63.5

Regarding the commentary's phrase "the Mahāyāna's seven factors of awakening" and so on: the sixth clarifies the contemplation of principle, which is the meaning of Chan in the sudden teaching: not being mindful of phenomena is itself the awakening-factor of mindfulness. Therefore, the ancients said: "Tathatā is devoid of thought; it cannot be stepped into by thoughts of phenomena. True reality is without arising; how could a mind of arising reach it?" One who is mindful without thought is mindful of tathatā. Arising without arising is arising in true reality. Therefore the Awakening of Faith says: "If one knows freedom from thoughts, having neither that which is mindful nor that which is thought, this is called compliance. If one is free from thoughts, it is called gaining entry." The Vimalakīrtinirdeśa also says: "Constantly seeking the wisdom of the true reality devoid of thought." Therefore the Prajñāpāramitā says: "If one is mindful of all phenomena, one is not mindful of the perfection of wisdom. If one is not mindful of all phenomena, one is mindful of the perfection of wisdom," and so forth. The rest can be sought in emptiness.