大乘法界無差別論疏 1.64

1.64

Third, the explanation has two parts: first the question, then the answer. First, the question means: Since one has not yet reached the Buddha fruition, how can one know that one originally possesses the Buddha dharmas? The answer means: because the virtues of the Buddha fruition correspond to and are not separated from this true nature. In the answer are two parts: first, explaining the first verse; second, from "Furthermore..." onward, explaining the subsequent verse. In the former are also two parts: first, establishing the principle and explaining it; second, citing scriptural teachings to verify it.