起信論疏筆削記 3.37

3.37

In "Moreover, relying on..." below, third, specifically explaining the word "great." As for "conforming with seven kinds": these are all spoken of in terms of persons. "Greatness of object" is because the vast teachings expounded by all Buddhas serve as the cognized object. "Practice" is because of the practice of the two benefits, benefiting oneself and benefiting others. "Wisdom" is because of the two non-conceptual wisdoms: emptiness of self and emptiness of dharmas. "Vigor" is because of practicing through three asṃkhyeya kalpas without fatigue or weariness. "Skillful means" is because of not abiding in either saṃsāra or nirvāṇa. "Attainment" is because the virtues of the Buddha stage are all perfected. "Activity" is because of manifesting throughout the ten directions to transform sentient beings. The above six, like the first, are all called "greatness." Yet among the seven, the first five are causes, and the latter two are fruits. Of the two fruits, the former is essence, and the latter is function. Essence is the mark of pure wisdom; function is the mark of inconceivable activity; these are also the latter two of the four mirrors. Treatises such as the *Mahāyānasūtrālaṃkāra*, *Yogācārabhūmi*, and *Prakaraṇāryavācā* all agree with this explanation.