大乘起信論略述 1.42

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1.42

[Treatise:] What are the three? […] because it neither increases nor decreases. [Exposition:] Next below, the three greatnesses are explained individually; this is divided into three. "All dharmas" refers to defilement and purity. It means that the mind in terms of suchness is that upon which defilement and purity equally rely, hence it is called "equal." By virtue of being equal, in ordinary beings when defilement is added, it does not increase; in noble ones when defilement [is eliminated], it does not decrease. Therefore, it is called the greatness of essence.

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