大般涅槃經集解 67.46

67.46

Sengliang comments: He further expands on the differentiation of the Middle Way's existence and non-existence according to his own intent above. Why? Above he clarified that existence is future existence and non-existence is present non-existence; now he discerns that both existence and non-existence are present, so it must be differentiated again. Sengzong says: The sixth section determines cause and effect, clarifying the meaning of existence and non-existence regarding buddhadhātu. 'Existent' refers to the wondrously existent dharmas of the ten powers and four fearlessnesses, which is the effect-nature. Once the effect is attained, past unwholesome and indeterminate karmas do not exist. One should know that at the time of the effect there is no cause; how could there be an effect at the time of the cause? This is called determining cause and effect, which must not be conflated. Baoliang says: The fourth section clarifies the meaning of the existence and non-existence of buddhadhātu. There are three turns in total: first, clarifying existence and non-existence through two gateways; second, through four gateways; third, through seven gateways.