大般涅槃經集解 7.98

7.98

Sengliang comments: For the bodhisattva, receiving transformation is the country. By showing that he received his arts and knew they were not the Way, he caused the master, disciples, and the whole world to recognize the error; as they drew nearer to their share of awakening, there is the sense of entering the country to see the king, which serves as the metaphor. Fayao says: What was taught by the deviant master could also be transformed through the Dharma, which constitutes seeing [the king] together. Sengzong says: This is the third parable. Before attaining Buddhahood, he gradually wished to turn away from deviance but had not yet completely reached the correct. Both sides shared trust, so it is figuratively said that they 'entered together'. Huilang says: At that time, there were five hundred merchants who attained liberation. Before they attained liberation, if they encountered non-Buddhists, they would receive deviant teachings, but if they met the Buddha, they would be liberated; since the capacities for the two were not yet determined, it is said that they 'entered together'.