大乘起信論略述 2.150

2.150

[Treatise:] As for the aspiration through realization, [it extends from the first bhūmi] up to the ultimate stage. [Commentary:] Third, below this, the aspiration through realization is explained. Within this there are three parts: first, clarifying the essence of this aspiration; next, revealing the characteristics of this aspiration; finally, revealing the virtues of its fulfillment. Within the first there are again three parts: first, marking the stages of realization; next, distinguishing the essence of realization; finally, clarifying the function of realization. This is the first. What is called "realization" has the meaning of personal experiential integration. The mind originally stirs thoughts through avidyā; starting from the first bhūmi up to the tenth bhūmi, one gradually severs the essence of avidyā, experientially integrates with the mind-source, and arouses ultimate cognition; hence it is called the aspiration through realization.