維摩經略疏垂裕記 7.17
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7.17
Third, extensively showing the merits of leaving household life, in two parts: first, division into sections; second, sequential explanation, in two parts: first, one's own practice. Regarding "If one contemplates up to attains the true unconditioned": Jingxi says: The true unconditioned is precisely the true esoteric practice. Below, each is concluded as fully possessing all merits within the true unconditioned, each meaning secretly censuring Rāhula. Regarding "pure dhyāna separated from all views": views outside the realm are separated from only at equal enlightenment; how could the Hinayana fruit be free of them? Regarding "dwelling in nirvāṇa, etc.": Jingxi says: Therefore, this principle of unconditioned esoteric practice fully possesses the three virtues. This is the explicit text for the three virtues of innate nature; this is the Great Master's profound intent. Scholars of our school should contemplate the causes and conditions of the hundred realms and the three paths in a single thought. Regarding "In contemplation verifying the fruit up to cultivating the cause": the character guān is read in the level tone.
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