四教義 2.2

2.2

Major Section Two: Distinguishing That Which Is Elucidated. Generally speaking, teaching is that which elucidates, and principle is that which is elucidated; thus, because of principle the teaching is established, and by relying on the teaching the principle is revealed. Principle itself is not teaching; teaching itself is not principle. Apart from principle there is no teaching; apart from teaching there is no principle. Therefore the Viśeṣacintābrahma-paripṛcchā-sūtra says: 'Within bodhi there are no written words, and within written words there is also no bodhi. Apart from bodhi there are no written words, and apart from written words there is no bodhi.' Because apart from bodhi there are no written words, teaching is set forth based on principle; because apart from written words there is no bodhi, setting forth teaching is capable of revealing principle. This being so, teaching is that which elucidates and principle is that which is elucidated; the intention lies herein. As for what is called 'principle,' it is precisely the truth that is elucidated. Now, explaining principle in terms of truth: principle can give rise to teaching, and teaching can elucidate principle; teaching is that which elucidates, and principle is that which is elucidated. Now in explaining the meaning of that which is elucidated, there are briefly four points: first, explaining that which is elucidated in terms of the principle of the four truths; second, explaining that which is elucidated in terms of the principle of the three truths; third, explaining that which is elucidated in terms of the principle of the two truths; fourth, explaining that which is elucidated in terms of the principle of the one truth.