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t32n1637 compendium of mahayana characteristics treatise.g2.0f

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English version: Furthermore, ‘all aspects’ means that although one understands everything, there is no discrimination. To benefit sentient beings, one acts according to what is needed. This ‘aspect’ is tranquil, without clinging to inherent nature, and everything is equal. All aggregates (skandha, the elements that constitute an individual) and all ‘aspects’ are also boundless. Whether within the three realms (trayo dhātava, the desire realm, the form realm, and the formless realm) or outside them, one should truly understand that all ‘aspects’ are unattainable. This is called ‘understanding all aspects.’ What is meant by ‘Tathatā’ (真如, suchness) is the self-nature of all dharmas (法, phenomena), free from acceptance and rejection. Whether wise or foolish, whether form (rūpa, material) or mind, one dwells in the nature of equality, free from delusion and discrimination. This is called ‘Tathatā.’ What is meant by ‘Reality Limit’ (实际, actual) is the self-nature of Bodhi (菩提, enlightenment), everything is as measured and as real, free from all discriminations. Here it should be known that, as the Buddha said, regarding the self-nature of my aggregates and so on, ultimately nothing is obtained. Moreover, other measures are inexpressible. This is called ‘Reality Limit.’ What is meant by ‘No-Aspect’ (无相, without characteristics) is that ‘Tathatā’ is called ‘No-Aspect.’ But ‘Tathatā’ is only nominally and falsely distinguished. In names, self-nature is unattainable. It should be known that my self-nature is the self-nature of all dharmas. Therefore, here, whether person or dharma, all are free from various ‘aspects’ and are of the same ‘aspect.’ This one ‘aspect’ is the aspect of all dharmas without opposition or obstruction, free from all discriminations, and unwavering in the self-nature of the ultimate meaning (paramārtha, the highest truth). This is called ‘No-Aspect.’ What is meant by ‘Dharma-dhātu’ (法界, the realm of dharma) is the resultant dharmas (phala-dharma, the dharma of result) such as the ten powers (daśa-balāni, the ten powers of the Buddha) and all causal dharmas (hetu-dharma, the dharma of cause), and even the basis upon which the self-nature of all dharmas relies. This is the ‘Dharma-dhātu.’ In this ‘Dharma-dhātu,’ it is far from all false, inverted, and discriminating aspects, etc. Clear wisdom manifests, illuminating truthfully. This is called ‘Dharma-dhātu.’ Furthermore, it should be known that ‘Tathatā’ and the Great Perfect Mirror Wisdom (Ādarśa-jñāna, the wisdom that reflects everything like a mirror), etc., are the gate of non-action for all dharmas. That ‘Tathatā’ gate of non-action is the gate of the self-aspect of all dharmas. Furthermore, it should be known that ‘Tathatā’ and the ten powers are all observed with the Great Perfect Mirror Wisdom. That which is realized by ‘Reality Limit’ and the four fearlessnesses (catvāri vaiśāradyāni, the four fearlessnesses of the Buddha) are all observed with Equality Wisdom (Samatā-jñāna, the wisdom of equality). That ‘No-Aspect,’ subtle purity, and the four unimpeded understandings (catasraḥ pratisaṃvidaḥ, the four kinds of unobstructed understanding) are all observed with Wonderful Observing Wisdom (Pratyavekṣaṇa-jñāna, the wisdom of observing all phenomena). That which is truly realized and relied upon by all dharmas in the ‘Dharma-dhātu,’ and great loving-kindness (mahā-maitrī, great loving-kindness) and great compassion (mahā-karuṇā, great compassion), are all observed with Accomplishing Wisdom (Kṛtyānuṣṭhāna-jñāna, the wisdom of accomplishing all that should be done). --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chinese

所有一切处增上所观法。皆悉安住法界清净智。   如是等一切法。当知皆悉如量正语与菩提心相应。大慈随顺一切众生。是一切法平等同一所缘。相应无相最上法门。总摄波罗蜜多等一切法故。随其所行如量相应。此相应故。是名一切法无我。智者当知。佛所说法从解脱门如实出生。  诸佛智慧无有上  所说因性亦无边  于彼无边如实知  一切相应而表示  诸相应门显诸性  随宜方便而出生  大慧所作悉圆成  我为利乐故称说   集大乘相论卷下 现代汉语译本: 在所有一切处所观察到的增上之法,都安住在法界清净的智慧中。 像这样的一切法,应当知道都如实地与菩提心相应,以大慈悲随顺一切众生。这是一切法平等同一的所缘,是相应于无相的最上法门,总摄了波罗蜜多(Paramita,意为“到彼岸”)等一切法。随着修行者的行持,如实地相应。因为这种相应,所以称为一切法无我。智者应当知道,佛所说的法是从解脱之门如实地出生的。 诸佛的智慧没有比它更高的,所说的因性也没有边际。对于那无边的因性如实地了知,一切都相应而表示出来。各种相应的法门显现各种自性,随着适宜的方便而出生。大智慧所作的一切都圆满成就,我为了利益和快乐的缘故而称说。 《集大乘相论》卷下

English

English version: All the superior phenomena observed in all places abide in the pure wisdom of Dharmadhatu (法界, the realm of Dharma). All such Dharmas (法, phenomena) should be known to correspond truthfully with Bodhicitta (菩提心, the mind of enlightenment), and to accord with all sentient beings through great compassion. This is the equal and identical object of all Dharmas, the supreme Dharma gate corresponding to non-form, encompassing all Dharmas such as Paramita (波罗蜜多, perfection). Corresponding truthfully according to one's practice, this correspondence is called the non-self of all Dharmas. The wise should know that the Dharma spoken by the Buddha is born truthfully from the gate of liberation. The wisdom of all Buddhas is unsurpassed, and the causal nature spoken of is also boundless. Knowing truthfully that boundless nature, everything corresponds and is expressed. The various gates of correspondence reveal various natures, born according to suitable means. All that is done by great wisdom is perfectly accomplished; I speak of it for the sake of benefit and joy. Compendium of the Characteristics of the Great Vehicle, Volume 2 --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

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