起信論疏筆削記 11.40

11.40

Second, the sequential explanation, in two parts in the treatise: First, directly resolving the doubt. The Commentary states: Regarding "The dharmatā...", the Laṅkāvatāra-sūtra says: "In reality there is no thing; how could conceptual differentiation arise?" Another sūtra also states: "The Buddha's true dharmakāya is like empty space." These are all stated with respect to the absence of form. Regarding "Furthermore, doubting...", this poses a challenge to the true by means of the responsive [body].