大乘起信論略述 1.63

1.63

Treatise: "Furthermore, suchness […] has two kinds of meanings." Commentary: Above, making clear that the essence of suchness is free from words clarified the objective realm of contemplative cognition, finishing the explanation of the "mind in terms of suchness" established above. Next below, discerning virtues relying on words clarifies the objective realm for generating faith, explaining the "attributes of suchness" established above. Here there are three [parts]: first, adducing the number and generally stating it; next, opening the headings and briefly discerning them; finally, broadly explaining them according to the headings. This is the first. Lest hearing the earlier statement of attribute-lessness as the objective realm of contemplative cognition gives rise to fear, two aspects of attributes are opened. The essence of suchness has no attributes, but relying on words attributes are established. If separated from words, it is only of a single taste. In order to cause faith and understanding, verbal attributes are provisionally established, which shows that it cannot be apprehended according to words.