宗鏡錄 51.67

51.67

Answer: If one looks only at the explicit statement, neither of the two kinds of form—nimittabhāga and underlying substance (bimbamātra)—can be established. If one conforms the implicit intention to the words, then the nimittabhāga-form is established. Another explanation: Before the Hīnayāna cross-examines, one establishes it by conforming the words to the implicit intention; after the Mahāyāna replies, one establishes it by conforming the implicit intention to the words.