Aspects of Mahayana Buddhism and its Relation to Hinayana c7.s3.t19.20

c7.s3.t19.20

Buddhaghosa: Because it is exceedingly subtle; so extremely subtle, indeed, that Buddha even once thought of not preaching it at all; it can be seen by ariyacakkhu only (i.e., realisable by Arhats only). Being associated with the magga, it is extraordinary (asādhāraṇa), and its beginning being absent, it is devoid of origin. Opponent: It is not without origin because it originated out of the magga. Buddhaghosa: It was not originated by the magga; it can be attained only by following the magga; hence it is originless, and consequently decayless and deathless; being without origin, decay and death, it is eternal (nicca).