起信論疏筆削記 14.5

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14.5

In the Śāstra's answer, there are two parts: first, he marks out the basis of the doubt. "Originally one": ordinary beings and noble ones are of one essence, equal and non-dual. The *Vimalakīrtinirdeśa* says: "All sentient beings are suchness (tathatā); all assemblies of sages and worthies are likewise suchness; even unto Maitreya, he is likewise suchness." This single sentence marks out what is common to the basis of the doubt; below, he explains the specifics of what was clung to.

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起信論疏筆削記 — Classical Chinese