釋禪波羅蜜次第法門 8.40

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8.40

Next, explaining 'observing the nature of the mind': this is turning back to observe the mind that is capable of reflection and great reflection. Why is this? Although the practitioner can understand the preceding objects, if he cannot turn back and penetrate the observing mind, he will not tally with the true path. Now he turns back to illuminate the mind capable of observing: does it arise from an observing mind, or does it arise from a non-observing mind? Whether it arises from an observing mind or arises from a non-observing mind, both have faults; one should know that the observing mind is ultimately empty and tranquil. The explanation of the vitarka factor through five phrases is finished.

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