觀無量壽佛經義疏 3.147
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3.147
"‘They do not necessarily accept, uphold, read, and recite the Vaipulya sūtras, but they well understand the meaning and principles, their minds are not alarmed or shaken regarding the supreme truth, they have deep faith in cause and effect, and do not slander the Mahāyāna.’" The upper two sentences indicate the lack of practice. From "well [understands]" downward displays the possession of understanding. "The supreme truth" means thoroughly realizing that all dharmas are ultimately empty and tranquil. Because they arise from conditions and have no intrinsic nature, they surpass all dharmas; hence it is called "supreme." "The mind is not alarmed" means having no doubt. "Faith in cause and effect" means that although all dharmas are empty, cause and effect of good and evil do not differ by a hair's breadth. Only with such faith and understanding does one accord with the Mahāyāna; how could one slander it? Second, making vows.
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