首楞嚴義疏注經 8.159

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8.159

Manifesting the immeasurable within the one is why it says 'revealing differences within sameness.' Manifesting the one within the immeasurable is why it says 'seeing sameness within different characteristics.' This is true of both physical form and preaching. Because he knows that all dharmas share the same Dharma-nature, he can make all kinds of diverse expositions without losing the purport of the single nature and single characteristic. The Vimalakīrti states: 'Being well able to distinguish all characteristics of dharmas, yet unmoved in the primary truth.' Hence it is called 'skillful manifestation.'

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