宗鏡錄 49.7

49.7

Answer: There are many faults, so it does not condition [them]. If it conditioned them by manifesting a shadow [image], then the eighth [consciousness] would commit the fault of conditioning what is nominal. If it conditioned them directly, it would commit the fault of failing to establish the meaning of consciousness-only, because it would directly apprehend another's mind. Ximing says: 'If it conditioned them by manifesting a shadow [image], then the realm of sentient beings would have the fault of increasing, because by manifesting and giving rise to the active manifestations of the preceding seven, there would be a duplicate seventh, and so on.' Another explanation says: mental dharmas must be produced from seeds; now the vipāka eighth consciousness is subtle and inferior, so even if it were to condition the preceding seven, it could not perfume seeds; therefore it does not condition them.