大乘起信論義記 3.385

English (machine translation) 3.385

Language: English

3.385

The meaning of the answer is: precisely because the deluded thinking mind is exhausted internally, one is able to know extensively externally. Within this there are three: first, establishing the correct principle; next, citing error to reveal fault; finally, citing truth to show attainment. In the first: although spheres are limitless, they do not go beyond the One Mind; having realized the source of the mind, how could one not fully understand them? The sphere that is identical with the mind is free from deluded thought; hence, only when thought and ideation are exhausted can one begin to know them. Therefore it says: 'All spheres,' etc.

Previous: 3.384
Next: 3.386
Up: 3

Linked texts (1)

大乘起信論義記 — Classical Chinese