大般涅槃經義記 4.40

4.40

From here below, the third section extensively refutes existence and non-existence, establishing the first [theme] above; first comes the question, followed by the answer. In the preceding question, it first raises an objection against determinate existence, and then raises an objection against determinate non-existence. Because the Buddha just said that milk has the marks of curd, he raises an objection against determinate existence; fearing that upon being challenged the Buddha might turn and posit the meaning of non-existence, he raises an objection against determinate non-existence.