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大乘起信論義記 3.226

大乘起信論義記 3.226

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3.226

正中身無分齊故云無量色,依身有相,相亦無邊;依相有好,好亦無盡。然相以表德,令人敬德以念佛。好為嚴身,令人愛樂欲親近。依報中言無量種種莊嚴者,能依無邊故,所依土田亦復無邊。頗致柯等殊勝之寶,常放光明無礙校飾,故云種種莊嚴。言隨所示現乃至離分齊相者,異前化身分齊之色,由此菩薩知分齊即無分齊故,一一色相皆遍法界,互融無礙,自在難思故。隨其所應乃至不毀不失者,隨其業行所應感者即皆常住,非三災等之所壞也。

Within [the explanation of] the primary [retribution], because the body has no delimitations, it is said to have 'immeasurable forms.' Dependent on the body there are marks, and the marks are likewise boundless. Dependent on the marks there are minor signs, and the minor signs are likewise inexhaustible. However, the marks express virtues, leading people to revere virtue and be mindful of the Buddha; the minor signs adorn the body, leading people to feel affection and joy and desire to draw near [to him]. In [the explanation of] the dependent retribution, speaking of 'immeasurable manifold adornments' means that because the dependent [body] is boundless, the lands depended upon are likewise boundless. Excellent jewels such as crystal and the like constantly radiate light, ornamenting without obstruction; hence it says 'manifold adornments.' Regarding the statement from 'according to what is manifested' down to 'free from the marks of delimitation,' this differs from the previously [discussed] delimited forms of the transformation body. Because this bodhisattva understands that delimitation is precisely non-delimitation, each and every form and mark pervades the dharmadhātu, mutually interfusing without obstruction, being sovereign and difficult to conceive. Regarding the statement from 'according to what is appropriate' down to 'never destroyed and never lost,' whatever corresponds to the karmic practice that should respond is always permanently abiding, not being destroyed by the three catastrophes and the like.

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