大般涅槃經集解 18.97

18.97

Tanji states: Fulfilling my original vow. Sengzong states: This is merely an adapted discernment. The buddhadhātu is something with a definite term, belonging to one's own sphere, and does not admit of being called hiring. What is gained by hiring and borrowing offers little benefit. Now, demanding the severance of fetters through nirvāṇa without remainder, the attainment of the lesser fruit is slight compared to permanence, like hiring. Sentient beings eliminate delusion themselves to achieve the fruit; yet speaking of the Buddha hiring them to work is because relieving suffering originates from great compassion—though they themselves sever delusion, it is still the essential undertaking of the Supreme Man.