維摩經略疏垂裕記 10.12

10.12

二、明二經名異體同，二：初、問。二、答，二：初、正示名異體同。荊溪云：種性即是眼目異名。雖是異名，非無別義。若說能生，應從種立；若說不改，以性為名。但隨便標，義理咸具。今經且從能生為名，是故文中多從種立。應知種是性家之種、性是種家之性，不變故能生、能生故不變，此二一切無始無終、久遠常存，足為良信。二、「若謂」下，引常依二諦反難。

Second, explaining that the two sūtras have different names but the same essence, with two parts: first, a question; second, an answer, with two parts: first, properly indicating different names and the same essence. Jingxi says: "'Gotra' (lineage/seed) and 'nature' are simply different names for the eye. Although they are different names, they are not without distinct meanings. If speaking of the ability to give rise to, it should be established from 'seed'; if speaking of being unalterable, it is named 'nature.' However, designating them according to convenience, the principles are fully complete in both. The present sūtra provisionally takes its name from the ability to give rise to; therefore in the text it is mostly established from 'seed.' One should know that seed is the seed belonging to nature, and nature is the nature belonging to seed: because it does not alter, it can give rise to; because it can give rise to, it does not alter. These two are both without beginning and without end, enduring eternally through vast spans of time, which is sufficient as a sound basis for faith." Second, from "If it is claimed..." downward, citing the constant reliance on the two truths to counter-question.