大般涅槃經義記 4.23

4.23

In the third turn, "If one speaks of non-self" is the first line, citing the Buddha's past words. "Ordinary persons will say that everything is non-self" is the second line, showing that the two vehicles grasp at marks and are confused about reality. However, this text only clarifies grasping at marks, omitting confusion about reality. From "The wise" onwards is the third line, clarifying that the wise understand marks and know reality. "Should distinguish that non-self is a provisional designation" exhorts them to know marks, exhorting them to know that non-self is restricted to unreal dharmas of provisional designation. "Having known this, one should not generate doubt" exhorts them to know reality: having known that non-self is restricted to unreal dharmas of provisional designation, one should not doubt regarding the real Dharma, supposing it to be non-self.