大般涅槃經義記 6.25

6.25

In 'conditioned emptiness', it first cites, next explains, and finally summarizes and concludes. In the explanation, 'the conditioned are all empty' is the general explanation. From 'Namely' below is the specific; in the specific there are three meanings, fully as explained above: first, within conditioned dharmas there are no arbitrarily conceptualized sentient beings, life-spans, permanence, bliss, self, or purity; second, within this emptiness there are no internal or external affairs; third, within this emptiness there are no Buddha, Dharma, Saṅgha, or buddha-nature. In the text, it first clarifies the absence of internal and external affairs; from 'permanence and bliss' below clarifies the absence of falsely conceptualized permanence, bliss, self, purity, sentient beings, and life-span. From 'Tathāgata' below clarifies that within this emptiness there are no Buddha, Dharma, Saṅgha, or buddha-nature; the ultimate truth is still buddha-nature, and because marks do not reach the real, they are therefore all empty. From 'Herein' below specifically explains the meaning of this emptiness lacking buddha-nature; the text is evident and can be understood.