成唯識論演祕 2.160

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Answer: Since the holy teaching says "established through analysis by conceptual wisdom," how could there be a fundamental material basis? Some say: Atoms are of two kinds: first, the intrinsic nature (prakṛti); second, the reflected image (pratibimba). As for the intrinsic nature, Buddhas and great bodhisattvas, through supernatural power, break down that great earth into atoms; hence it is called intrinsic nature.