宗鏡錄 61.29

61.29

Answer: 'They mutually act as principal and companion. If nature pervades the dharmadhātu, they are mutually non-existent to each other, and therefore do not see each other. If characteristics pervade the dharmadhātu, they are mutually existent with each other, and therefore never fail to see each other. For instance, Vairocana is the principal, and the places of testimony are companions; there is no principal that does not possess companions. Therefore, Vairocana and the places of testimony jointly pervade the dharmadhātu. That is, where the testifying dharmas come from in the eastern direction, Vairocana is present there, and there are also those coming from the east to bear witness. Each and every distance and proximity jointly pervade the dharmadhātu, through all realms of dust, unhindered and unobstructed. Reflecting on this, it can be understood.'