大般涅槃經義記 3.9

3.9

"Severing all craving for existence" is the ninety-third [section], explaining the profound departure from the causes and fruits of birth and death. First, its name is listed: "Severing existence" explains the departure from the fruit of birth and death; "severing craving" explains the departure from the cause of birth and death. Next, its characteristics are explained, with six distinct phrases. The first two show it briefly: "Severing all marks" reveals the earlier severing of existence, meaning severing all marks such as impermanence and suffering; "severing all bondages" reveals the earlier severing of craving. The subsequent four show it broadly: "severing all afflictions" explains severing the cause of delusion; "all birth and death" explains severing the fruit of delusion; "all causes and conditions" explains severing the cause of karma; "all retributions" explains severing the fruit of karma. The initial word "severing" (斷) runs through all the phrases. The concluding phrasing is omitted. Below, it is identified with the Tathāgata and identified with nirvāṇa.