大般涅槃經義記 3.161

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前中兩番：一從體起用以辨四依、二從「復次依義」已下據果尋因以辨四依。就初番中，初辨、後結。辨中，初先明其依法，法是諸佛大涅槃體，故先辨之。次明依義，義謂法身、解脫、般若一切種德，依體有德，故次論之。次明依智，智謂諸佛一切種智，依德起於阿含智用，故次辨之。第四明其依了義經，經謂諸佛大乘教法，依智起說，故次明之。

In the former part there are two turns: first, distinguishing the four reliances by giving rise to function from essence; second, from "furthermore, rely on meaning" onward, distinguishing the four reliances by tracing the cause based on the fruit. In the first turn, it first distinguishes and then concludes. Within the distinguishing, it first clarifies relying on the Dharma; the Dharma is the essence of the great nirvāṇa of all buddhas, hence it is distinguished first. Next, it clarifies relying on meaning; meaning refers to the dharmakāya, liberation, prajñā, and all kinds of virtues; virtues exist based on essence, hence it is discussed next. Next, it clarifies relying on wisdom; wisdom refers to the sarvākārajñatā of all buddhas; relying on virtues gives rise to the function of āgama-wisdom, hence it is distinguished next. Fourth, it clarifies relying on sūtras of definitive meaning; sūtras refer to the Mahāyāna teachings of all buddhas; relying on wisdom gives rise to exposition, hence it is clarified next.