大般涅槃經集解 19.4

19.4

Daosheng comments: If one does not follow what the Buddha preached but speculates, it turns around to reinforce one's delusion instead. Sengliang comments: Above, the eleven objections were answered in general, but the meaning that the buddhadhātu is indestructible has not yet been clarified. Furthermore, the previous metaphor said that the jewel sank into the body, as if the buddhadhātu could be destroyed; now, using this metaphor, it clarifies the reason for the loss of understanding, showing that the buddhadhātu cannot be destroyed. The Snow Mountains compare to the body of the five aggregates. Fayao comments: It compares to sentient beings. Sengzong comments: The previous metaphor clarified that generating delusion goes against the principle, so that its function cannot be manifested. This metaphor clarifies that if one wishes to obtain it, having the right method one will attain it, but departing from the method one will lose it. From 'the Snow Mountains compare to the vajra' below, it refers to the spiritual consciousness of the causal stage.