大乘起信論略述 2.225

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[Treatise:] "Generating such contemplation […] the joy of the ultimate truth." / [Exposition:] This is the contemplation of vows. One establishes vows based on compassion. Vowing to cultivate all goods eliminates the former second error of not taking joy in good. In "vow that my mind [abandon] differentiation," this is the vow of non-inversion, which is the essence of the vows. Below are three vows, showing the function of the vows. "Everywhere throughout the ten directions cultivating [the practice]," etc., explains the vow of vast duration. "Employing immeasurable skillful means to rescue," etc., explains the vast vow. "To cause them to attain nirvāṇa" explains the ultimate vow. Since vows are mind, they may also be called the four kinds of mind.