維摩經略疏 6.38

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6.38

Question: Since the three teachings have a bodhimaṇḍa at the final mind, can their initial mind also be the bodhimaṇḍa or not? Answer: If the various expedient teachings are taken provisionally in terms of contemplation, why could it not be so? But when examining the underlying principle, the meaning does not stand. Why? In the expedients, it is only complete at the final mind, and the initial mind of the buddhadharma cannot [do it]; how could it serve as a precedent? However, Vimalakīrti gave only a general reply and had not yet recounted its particulars; therefore Prabhāvyūha inquired again.

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