大乘起信論別記 1.181

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1.181

The phrase "self-essence and characteristic" brings up both together. The original text stating that from all sentient beings up to the Buddhas there is neither increase nor decrease and it is ultimately eternal, explains the greatness of essence. In the establishment above it says: "First is the greatness of essence, meaning that the tathatā of all dharmas is equal, neither increasing nor decreasing."

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大乘起信論別記 — Classical Chinese