金光明經文句記 4.61

4.61

Second, from 'furthermore, permanence' downward, he brings awakening to those of dull faculties. Perfect emptiness is complete with virtues and everything is pure; therefore, he discusses the principle of permanence and reveals the awakened substance. The two functions of repentance and praise are both ultimately pure dharmas; how could a single phrase ever be separated from perfect emptiness? As it is said, 'All sentient beings are themselves prajñā'—this is precisely the meaning. Those of sharp faculties understood the meaning of emptiness upon hearing the above; now, for those of dull faculties who have not yet understood, he specially discusses how the objects and contemplations of sentient beings and dharmas are all empty, so as to bring the above meaning to completion.