起信論疏筆削記 16.13

16.13

Second, the mark of attachment. Commentary: "Not knowing..." and so on: It was originally spoken of as empty in order to refute the mind of grasping at existence. "Empty" is intended to elucidate the meaning of being free from names and free from marks; it does not mean there is no pariniṣpanna essence endowed with intrinsic merits. Failing to understand the Buddha's intention, they consider it to be identical to parikalpita dharmas, being completely and entirely empty in its whole essence. This does too great a violence [to the teaching].