大般涅槃經集解 8.40

8.40

Sengzong states: Below this are nine questions, which form the expanded section. In the preceding concise section, prajñā and the dharmakāya were clarified; now, in this expanded section, vimokṣa is clarified. Once the three virtues are revealed, the letter 'I' is complete. 'Revealing the subtle and esoteric' means extensively expounding the Tathāgata's two kinds of concealment: first, concealment of speech, and second, concealment of physical form. Because former teachings were not yet manifest, it is called 'subtle'; because it expounds permanence, it is called 'esoteric.' Baoliang states: The expanded section below contains sixteen questions in total; this single question specifically expands upon the fruition-function. 'Fruition' refers to the dharmakāya, prajñā, and vimokṣa. Zhixiu states: This is the sixth question, concerning the method of dissemination; the ten questions that follow are all raised in sequence with it.