維摩經略疏 5.83

5.83

Question: Vimalakīrti directly uses the unconditioned to shatter the conditioned. The unconditioned is merely the space-like Buddha-nature; how can it be said that he uses the Mahāyāna's true esoteric practice to shatter Rāhula's untrue esoteric practice? Answer: Since Rāhula was attached to the conditioned, all of his esoteric practices were conditioned. Now Vimalakīrti directly shatters them with the unconditioned. If one comprehends the true unconditioned, it is like a wish-fulfilling jewel, lacking nothing; therefore, he first speaks of the unconditioned, and then broadly clarifies the merits of leaving household life.