大般涅槃經集解 2.5

2.5

I note that Sengzong says: "'Thus' (ru) is a term meaning 'not different', clarifying that what Ānanda transmits is not different from what the Buddha preached. 'So' (shi) clarifies that it is precisely what the Buddha preached. When two things resemble each other, it is also called ru ('like'); therefore, the word shi ('this/is') is used to distinguish it from mere resemblance." Baoliang says: "Such text and principle are entirely what the Buddha preached." Zhixiu says: "That what Ānanda transmits is not different from what the Buddha preached is called ru ('thus'). That his words accord with principle is called shi ('so')." Fazhi says: "These are words of Ānanda's own clarification. What the Golden Mouth preached has profound purports and far-reaching intent, which cannot be measured by looking up to it. Yet from beginning to end, the words and phrases are precisely just like this." Huilang says: "The older interpretation says it is a term of direct indication, meaning: 'Such a sūtra, I heard from the Buddha; I did not make it up myself.'"