金光明最勝王經疏 4.68

4.68

Below illustrates the mind of cultivating wisdom (jñāna). As before, the text has three parts. There are two metaphors: first, the metaphor of empty space; second, the metaphor of the wheel-turning king. There are two kinds of wisdom: first, the wisdom that matures sentient beings, which, like empty space, accommodates them impartially without discrimination; second, the wisdom that achieves the Buddha-dharmas, which is like the wheel-turning king receiving the stage of consecration. Furthermore, both wisdoms share both qualities: first, pure like empty space, containing and embracing all merits that exist; second, like a wheel-turning king, able to succeed to the Buddha's position and extensively benefit sentient beings. From “this mind” downward is the doctrinal correlation. Being unhindered in all domains correlates with empty space. Attaining mastery in all places up to the stage of consecration correlates with the wheel-turning king. The concluding text is self-evident.