起信論疏筆削記 10.45

10.45

The Śāstra states: In the second mirror, there are two parts: first, indicating the name and presenting the essence. The Commentary states: "The cause of manifesting dharmas": because next it says "manifesting the spheres of experience." "The cause of internal permeation": because next it says "permeating sentient beings." "It can also..." below repeatedly distinguishes: here the meaning of cause is comprehensive, while the meaning of permeation is specific. Because manifesting dharmas and permeation are both called "cause," yet manifesting dharmas is not the meaning of permeation. "Possessing its own essence": to distinguish it from delusion having no essence of its own. "And virtues": to distinguish it from the afflictions as numerous as the sands of the Ganges. Delusion not only lacks virtues, but also lacks its own essence; the true not only possesses its own essence, but also possesses virtues. As the earlier text says: "Because it possesses its own essence, fully equipped with immeasurable virtues of its nature."