肇論新疏 2.152

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2.152

The first two phrases clarify non-grasping; the latter two phrases reveal non-knowing. When true wisdom contemplates the true, if it grasps a known, how could it become true wisdom? Thus Great Master Yongjia said: "If one knows serenity with knowing, this is not unconditioned knowing; just as a hand holding a wish-fulfilling jewel is not a hand devoid of a jewel." If it were like this, then subject and object would be blatantly distinct; not only would it fail to accomplish true wisdom, but it could also not realize serenity. Question: If in the end there is no knowing, why is it called prajñā? Should it also not be called seeing the path? Answer:

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