注維摩詰經 3.167
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[Kumāra]jīva says: "The minds of those who violate the Vinaya constantly tremble with fear. If one determines the marks of their sin and further applies strict judgment, their minds will be disturbed and their sin increased. If they hear the true mark [of phenomena], their minds will mysteriously find nothing to depend on, and the burden of sin will dissolve of itself; hence it is said that one should 'directly eliminate' it." [Seng]zhao says: "The two monks having violated their Vinaya practice, their feelings of doubt and remorse were deep. If one re-establishes their guilt, their entangling attachments will only become thicker. When entangling attachments thicken, the defilement of sin increases. One ought directly to expound the emptiness of dharmas, causing them to awaken to the unreality of sin. Awakening to the unreality of sin, the sentiment of entangling attachment is removed; when entangling attachment is removed, the defilement of sin is extinguished. Why not examine their faculties instead of judging their guilt, disturbing their minds and compounding their burdens?" [Dao]sheng says: "Using techniques to remove sin is roundabout in principle. Furthermore, a prescription is only correct if it fits the illness; going against it only adds to their disease."
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