楞伽阿跋多羅寶經註解 3.44

3.44

"What is the originally abiding dharma? It refers to the ancient path of the sages, like the nature of gold, silver, and the like: the dharmadhātu ever abides. Whether Tathāgatas appear in the world or do not appear in the world, the dharmadhātu ever abides, just like the road leading to that city. For example, a man travelling in a wilderness sees an even and straight road heading toward an ancient city; he then follows it, enters the city, and experiences delightful pleasure. Mahāmati, what do you think? Did that man make this road and the various pleasures in the city?" He replied, "No." The Buddha told Mahāmati, "With me and all past Buddhas, the eternal abiding of the dharmadhātu is also like this. Therefore, it is said: 'From the night I attained the most perfect enlightenment, up to the night I entered parinirvāṇa, between these I did not utter a single word, nor have I spoken, nor will I speak.'" Then, the World-Honoured One, wishing to proclaim this meaning once again, spoke a verse: