諸經要集 19.21

19.21

又智度論云。般若波羅蜜。能除八萬四千病根本。此之八萬四千。皆從四病起。一貪二瞋三癡四毒等分此之四病。各分二萬一千。以不淨觀。除貪欲二萬一千煩惱。以慈悲觀。除瞋恚二萬一千煩惱。以因緣觀。除愚癡二萬一千煩惱。總用上藥。除等分病二萬一千煩惱。譬如寶珠能除黑闇。般若波羅蜜。亦能除三毒煩惱病。

Furthermore, the *Mahāprajñāpāramitopadeśa* states: "Prajñāpāramitā can eradicate the roots of the eighty-four thousand diseases. These eighty-four thousand all arise from four illnesses: first, greed; second, hatred; third, delusion; and fourth, an equal combination of the poisons. For each of these four illnesses, twenty-one thousand are apportioned. Through contemplation of impurity, the twenty-one thousand defilements of greedy desire are eliminated. Through contemplation of loving-kindness and compassion, the twenty-one thousand defilements of hatred are eliminated. Through contemplation of causes and conditions, the twenty-one thousand defilements of delusion are eliminated. Applying all of the above medicines together eliminates the twenty-one thousand defilements of the illness of equal combination. Just as a precious jewel can dispel darkness, prajñāpāramitā can likewise dispel the afflictions and diseases of the three poisons."