維摩經略疏垂裕記 6.31

6.31

Second, directly explaining following the text, in two parts: first, the inquiry that fits with being identical to heterodox persons, in two parts: first, dividing the sections; second, explaining in detail, in three parts: first, in terms of not seeing the Buddha and not hearing the Dharma. Regarding "Asking about not hearing the three kinds of four truths of the Mahāyāna teachings": Jingxi says that although the reproaching intent of this text mostly lies in the common and perfect [teachings], in citing the aspect of not hearing, it must speak of three. Therefore, we know that if he has not even heard the common and separate, how much less the perfect? Regarding "dwelling up to vessel of excrement": this is in the Deer Park. When hearing the Mahāyāna in the Vaipulya [period], they still dwell in the lesser fruit; therefore the sūtra sets up the analogy, saying they 'still dwell.' One must know that when pointing to being in the Deer Park, the correct conditions and the noble path both point to the Mahāyāna gate. Regarding "analogous to non-Buddhists": the Hīnayāna does not see the principle of the middle, analogous to non-Buddhists not seeing the true principle; it does not mean that the Hīnayāna is simply heterodox and external.