大般涅槃經集解 12.22

12.22

Sengliang states: "Extinction is the method of severing suffering, hence it is called teacher. Above it was said that because nirvāṇa is permanent, the Buddha is permanent; since it had not yet clarified why nirvāṇa is permanent, he clarifies it again." Sengzong states: "Above he explained the Buddha's teaching; now he explains according to principle. Because the permanent teacher is perfect and ultimate, this principle is calm and clear, differing only in being concealed or revealed. When persons encounter it, it is not newly arisen. Since persons uphold the Dharma, and the Dharma is permanent, how could the persons be impermanent?" Mingjun notes: "The fourth step adduces the Dharma taken as teacher as proof."