大般涅槃經集解 23.56

23.56

Sengliang comments: The "one person" is a parable for the bodhisattva of secret words. Being about to send his disciple to transform others so that the lineage is not severed is compared to taking a wife. Transforming others necessarily requires the Dharma, which is compared to seeking milk. Seeking the Dharma for the sake of beings is compared to entertaining guests. The place where the Dharma exists is compared to the market. Preaching only after obtaining wealth is compared to demanding a price. Chanting and upholding it is compared to using it to make gruel. Sengzong says: Even when the wording is changed, it remains a snare [to catch the hare of] permanence, whereas the other teachings cannot serve as a parable.