瑜伽論記 5.75

5.75

Regarding "return", that treatise terms it cessation, which is returning to nirvāṇa, and therefore this also has two aspects: first, temporary, in which the Buddha temporarily manifests entering parinirvāṇa for the sake of already liberated sentient beings; second, ultimate, referring to the perpetual cessation of the afflictions, traces (vāsanā), and suffering. Among the five types of the Great Vehicle, the eighth fascicle of the Prakaraṇāryavācā states: The "seed" corresponds to the chapter on Gotra in the Bodhisattvabhūmi. "Entry" corresponds to the chapter on Aspiration (bodhicittotpāda). "Sequence" corresponds to the chapter on Abodes (vihāra). "Correct practice" corresponds to the remaining chapters. The "fruit of correct practice" corresponds to the two chapters on Great Awakening (mahābodhi) and Establishment. Initial aspiration refers to the mind of awakening (bodhicitta); having the seed and being compassionate toward sentient beings constitutes entry into awakening; the pāramitās are the sequence of the stages; gathering sentient beings is the mental activity of the Great Vehicle; perfecting oneself and others in succession is the fruit of correct practice, because the fruit of the twofold benefit fulfills the Buddha's virtues.