大般涅槃經義記 7.57

7.57

In the fourth section, "How is it that because there are conditions, it can also be spoken of?" cites the question regarding the preceding portal; below, it responds and explains it. "The ten dharmas of causes and conditions act as the cause for arising; for this reason, it can also be spoken of" is the general explanation. Among the twelve links of conditions, the first ten causal links act as causes for the eleventh branch, arising; therefore, arising can be spoken of. Alternatively, one may identify the ten causes taught in the Bodhisattvabhūmi as the ten; these can universally act as causes for all dharmas, and therefore arising can be spoken of.