維摩經略疏垂裕記 7.172

7.172

Third, directly clarifying being reproached, which has two [parts]: first, prefatory discussion of the doctrinal import, which has two [parts]: first, clarifying the cause and reason for being reproached, which has two [parts]: first, clarifying Prabhāvyūha's grasping attachment; second, revealing Jingming's intention in reproaching. Jingxi says: The scorching wick is thoroughly clarified in detail in the Record on Cessation and Contemplation. The scorching wick is merely the rank of severance; now, it is not the fruit, yet the principle is not separate from the fruit; although the principle is not the cause, the principle is not separate from the cause; the principle is the place of enlightenment. Therefore, severance is neither initial nor final, yet is not separate from initial and final; relying on it, one naturally attains the place of enlightenment.