金光明經玄義 2.20

2.20

Next, clarifying the king of sūtras by contemplating the mind: contemplating the mind as precisely the middle is the meaning of 'noble'; contemplating the mind as precisely the empty is the meaning of 'wisdom'; contemplating the mind as precisely the provisional is the meaning of 'holding court'. This is the king of sūtras within the contemplation of mind. Discussing stages from the perspective of contemplating the mind: the Suvarṇaprabhāsa of the innate principle originally possessed by sentient beings, when in the mind it is merely a name, is the Suvarṇaprabhāsa in Name Only. Cultivating contemplation thought-moment by thought-moment is the Suvarṇaprabhāsa of Contemplative Practice. When the contemplative mind is pure and ripe, it is the Suvarṇaprabhāsa of Resemblance. Entering into the stream of dharmas is the Suvarṇaprabhāsa of Partial Realisation. Reaching the utmost limit and bottom is precisely the Suvarṇaprabhāsa of Ultimate Attainment. If one does not cultivate contemplation, what benefit is there in merely listening? It is like gazing longingly at a treasure mountain from afar without taking a step on the road—how could one reach it? For this reason, one must undertake a round of contemplating the mind to make the wisdom gained through hearing complete.