金光明經文句記 4.40

4.40

First, clarifying the characteristics of realization. Although the double negation of the two vehicles is not the true Middle, it departs from annihilationism and eternalism, conforming to the true principle; before arriving at the treasure islet, they have already reached the conjured city—how could they not be at peace? As for 'brahmacarya' and so on: among the four knowledges of the non-learners, it only lacks 'my births are exhausted', but is sufficient when matched with extinction and the rest. Because they preserve this, they do not seek omniscient knowledge.