維摩經略疏 3.98

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3.98

Question: Why are there four kinds of Buddhas, but only two of nirvāṇa? Answer: 'Buddha' is explained in terms of the function of wisdom, unlike nirvāṇa, which is explained solely in terms of the virtue of severance. As it is said: between the skillful and unskillful two crossings, recovery from illness is one. Opening nirvāṇa further is not impermissible, but the teachings lack a definitive text.

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維摩經略疏 — Classical Chinese