法華論疏 3.171

3.171

The import of the difficulty is: if śrāvakas do not attain buddhahood, how could vyākaraṇa be falsely conferred upon them? Therefore it was first explained: because the dharmakāya of the Tathāgata and the dharmakāya of the śrāvakas are equal and without difference, vyākaraṇa is conferred upon them; it is not false. Question: Previously it was said that vyākaraṇa is conferred because they attain a resolute mind, and later it is clarified that vyākaraṇa is conferred relying on the equality of buddha-nature. What is the difference between these two? Answer: The former is the contributing cause; the latter is the primary cause. Furthermore, the former is the buddha-nature brought forth, while the latter is the inherently abiding buddha-nature. This is how they differ.