注大乘入楞伽經 2.216

2.216

Do this manifesting consciousness and the seven evolving consciousnesses—these eight kinds of mind and consciousness—possess only the characteristics of arising, ceasing, and impermanence? Or do they also possess the characteristics of reality and eternal abiding? These eight consciousnesses, from beginningless time, do not stir across the three periods of time, do not alter through the four characteristics, and are truly and eternally abiding, pure in own-nature, complete in merits, and without dual characteristics. Therefore it says: "The eight consciousnesses have no distinct characteristics, / Nor is there that which characterizes or that which is characterized. / Just as ocean waves / Are thus without distinction, / So are the minds of the various consciousnesses; / Difference also cannot be found."