大乘起信論內義略探記 1.65

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1.65

Question: If so, regarding the function of tathatā within the sentient being's own mind, why is it said that a buddha directs the transformation? Answer: The true mind of sentient beings is itself the essence of all buddhas; hence the Avataṃsaka-sūtra says: 'If someone wishes to know / all buddhas of the three periods of time, / they should contemplate in this way: / the mind creates all Tathāgatas.' Furthermore, the Anūnatvāpūrṇatva-nirdeśa-sūtra says: 'The dharmakāya is sentient beings; sentient beings are the dharmakāya. The dharmakāya and sentient beings have one meaning and different names.' Since the functions of reward and transformation arise from the dharmakāya, how could this not be the true mind of sentient beings?

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