大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 78.27

78.27

Regarding the Commentary's stating, "Definite existence is permanence; definite nonexistence is annihilation": this is also a verse from the Madhyamakaśāstra. The verse states: "Definite existence grasps at permanence; definite nonexistence grasps at annihilation. Therefore, those who have wisdom should not grasp at existence or nonexistence." As for the phrase "Both is also twofold": it means that if both existence and nonexistence [are affirmed], then the two views contradict each other, and it does not depart from the expressions of both annihilation and permanence. As for "simultaneously demolishing both views": therefore the sūtra states, "The buddhas do not speak of dharmas of annihilation or permanence." Regarding the Commentary's stating from "Therefore, although empty, it is not annihilated" onward: this is also a verse from the Madhyamakaśāstra. The śāstra states: "Although empty, it is also not annihilated; although existent, it is not permanent; sins and merits are not lost—this is what is spoken by the Buddha."