大般涅槃經集解 20.36

20.36

Daosheng comments: Cause and condition cannot be separated. Because causes and conditions exist, through training one is able to attain Buddhahood; how could there be a self apart from non-self? Sengzong says: This is the eighth section, the correct principle. As understood by the wise, cause and fruit are interrelated. Baoliang says: In the time of the past teaching, self and non-self were not formulated. In terms of the present teaching, it goes without saying. "Self" is based on the Buddha-fruit; "non-self" is based on saṃsāra. When discussed within the true mark, there is no difference.