起信論疏筆削記 10.36

10.36

"This original enlightenment..." is the third part, explaining by equating with sentient beings. Because the true mind of sentient beings is not distinct from the true knowing of the Buddhas, the Buddha's functioning is itself the functioning of sentient beings. Function arises from essence; hence it is said to be non-dual. If spoken of from the perspective of the Buddha, the function belongs to the Buddha; if spoken of from the perspective of sentient beings, it belongs to sentient beings. It is roughly like the bright moon appearing in a clear pool: this manifested moon is both the reflection of the moon and the reflection of the pool. The text below will explain this extensively.