金光明經玄義 1.16

1.16

What are the three kinds of bodhi? First, the bodhi of true nature, also named unsurpassed bodhi; this bodhi takes the principle as the path. Second, the bodhi of real wisdom, also named pure bodhi; this bodhi takes wisdom as the path. Third, the bodhi of skillful means, also named ultimate bodhi; this bodhi takes skillful adaptation and engagement as the path. One should know that the three kinds of bodhi are each permanence, bliss, self, and purity, neither dual nor distinct from the three virtues. Since the Suvarṇaprabhāsa serves as a metaphor for the three virtues, the Suvarṇaprabhāsa also serves as a metaphor for the three kinds of bodhi.