大般涅槃經集解 5.100

5.100

Huilang comments: This is the third [turn], presenting an analogy to clarify that there is no thought that grasps at marks. Mingjun notes: Since the collateral discussion between the two men began up to this point, there are three sources. First, distinguishing the meanings of permanent and impermanent generally brushed away the traces of the conditioned to reveal the wondrous root of eternal presence, which constitutes the meaning of what can and cannot be requested. Second, brushing away the traces of the responsive body (nirmāṇakāya). Food is that which sustains the body; if, although eating, he does not eat, how could the body be real? Third, brushing away the traces of the responsive mind. Relying on gladdening and satisfying him expresses the thought of non-thought. Therefore, relying on this endorsement, the traces of mind are dispelled.