大乘起信論略述 1.36

1.36

[Treatise:] That which is called "Dharma" is the mind of sentient beings. [Exposition:] Next below is the third part, distinguishing the characteristics according to the names. Within it there are two parts: first, the Dharma; second, the meaning. Within the Dharma there are two parts: first, generally establishing it with respect to essence; second, specifically establishing it according to the aspects. Within the general, there are three parts: first, generally identifying the essence of the Dharma; second, distinguishing the function of the Dharma; third, explaining the name of the Dharma. This is the first. Here, the "mind" is the tathāgatagarbha mind. That it is called "Dharma" is because it is the essence of the vehicle: that is to say, it possesses the meaning of following the flow while remaining unchanging, and is able to contain the two aspects and gather the three greatnesses. Because it is the essence of the Mahāyāna, it is called "Dharma."