摩訶止觀 3.19

3.19

Thus, such a great matter does not stand in contrast to a small matter. It is like empty space, which is not called great on account of small space. Calming and contemplation are likewise: they are not called calming and contemplation on account of folly and distraction; having nothing to be paired with, being the sole dharmadhātu, they are called "calming and contemplation of absolute transcendence". Worldly people explain the meaning of absolute transcendence according to various words, but never attain transcendence. Why? Because the ordinary mind races with thoughts, drawing diverse distinctions: awakening versus non-awakening, mind versus non-mind, the difference between ordinary person and sage; transcendence is made relative to non-transcendence, and the inconceivable is made relative to the conceivable, turning in mutual relativity so that transcendence has nowhere to settle. If one attains the meaning and forgets words, the activity of the mind also ceases; conforming to wisdom in subtle awakening, there is no further distinction, nor does one speak of awakening or non-awakening, sage or non-sage, mind or non-mind, conceivable or inconceivable, and so forth. All kinds of vain thoughts that discriminate based on principle are all called relative.