THE GREAT PRAJNAPARAMITA SUTRA
Chinese translation: Tang Dynasty, Tripitaka Master Xuanzang
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VOLUME 35
Section 7: TEACHING AND TRANSMITTING (25)
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “pure or impure” of the fruit of stream-entry is not the great Bodhisattva; the name “pure or impure” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, just as pure and impure of the fruit of stream-entry, or pure and impure of the attainments of once-return, non-return, and arahantship — these are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “pure, impure” of the fruit of stream-entry and the name “pure, impure” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “pure or impure” of the fruit of stream-entry is the great Bodhisattva; the name “pure or impure” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “empty or not-empty” of the fruit of stream-entry is not the great Bodhisattva; the name “empty or not-empty” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, just as empty and not-empty of the fruit of stream-entry, or empty and not-empty of the attainments of once-return, non-return, and arahantship — these are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “empty, not-empty” of the fruit of stream-entry and the name “empty, not-empty” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “empty or not-empty” of the fruit of stream-entry is the great Bodhisattva; the name “empty or not-empty” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “with-signs or signless” of the fruit of stream-entry is not the great Bodhisattva; the name “with-signs or signless” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, just as with-signs and signless of the fruit of stream-entry, or with-signs and signless of the attainments of once-return, non-return, and arahantship — these are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “with-signs, signless” of the fruit of stream-entry and the name “with-signs, signless” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “with-signs or signless” of the fruit of stream-entry is the great Bodhisattva; the name “with-signs or signless” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “with-wishes or wishless” of the fruit of stream-entry is not the great Bodhisattva; the name “with-wishes or wishless” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, just as with-wishes and wishless of the fruit of stream-entry, or with-wishes and wishless of the attainments of once-return, non-return, and arahantship — these are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “with-wishes, wishless” of the fruit of stream-entry and the name “with-wishes, wishless” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “with-wishes or wishless” of the fruit of stream-entry is the great Bodhisattva; the name “with-wishes or wishless” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “tranquil or not-tranquil” of the fruit of stream-entry is not the great Bodhisattva; the name “tranquil or not-tranquil” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, just as tranquil and not-tranquil of the fruit of stream-entry, or tranquil and not-tranquil of the attainments of once-return, non-return, and arahantship — these are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “tranquil, not-tranquil” of the fruit of stream-entry and the name “tranquil, not-tranquil” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “tranquil or not-tranquil” of the fruit of stream-entry is the great Bodhisattva; the name “tranquil or not-tranquil” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “remote or not-remote” of the fruit of stream-entry is not the great Bodhisattva; the name “remote or not-remote” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, just as remote and not-remote of the fruit of stream-entry, or remote and not-remote of the attainments of once-return, non-return, and arahantship — these are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “remote, not-remote” of the fruit of stream-entry and the name “remote, not-remote” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “remote or not-remote” of the fruit of stream-entry is the great Bodhisattva; the name “remote or not-remote” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “conditioned or unconditioned” of the fruit of stream-entry is not the great Bodhisattva; the name “conditioned or unconditioned” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, just as conditioned and unconditioned of the fruit of stream-entry, or conditioned and unconditioned of the attainments of once-return, non-return, and arahantship — these are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “conditioned, unconditioned” of the fruit of stream-entry and the name “conditioned, unconditioned” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “conditioned or unconditioned” of the fruit of stream-entry is the great Bodhisattva; the name “conditioned or unconditioned” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “defiled or undefiled” of the fruit of stream-entry is not the great Bodhisattva; the name “defiled or undefiled” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, just as defiled and undefiled of the fruit of stream-entry, or defiled and undefiled of the attainments of once-return, non-return, and arahantship — these are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “defiled, undefiled” of the fruit of stream-entry and the name “defiled, undefiled” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “defiled or undefiled” of the fruit of stream-entry is the great Bodhisattva; the name “defiled or undefiled” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “arising or ceasing” of the fruit of stream-entry is not the great Bodhisattva; the name “arising or ceasing” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, just as arising and ceasing of the fruit of stream-entry, or arising and ceasing of the attainments of once-return, non-return, and arahantship — these are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “arising, ceasing” of the fruit of stream-entry and the name “arising, ceasing” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “arising or ceasing” of the fruit of stream-entry is the great Bodhisattva; the name “arising or ceasing” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “wholesome or unwholesome” of the fruit of stream-entry is not the great Bodhisattva; the name “wholesome or unwholesome” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, just as wholesome and unwholesome of the fruit of stream-entry, or wholesome and unwholesome of the attainments of once-return, non-return, and arahantship — these are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “wholesome, unwholesome” of the fruit of stream-entry and the name “wholesome, unwholesome” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “wholesome or unwholesome” of the fruit of stream-entry is the great Bodhisattva; the name “wholesome or unwholesome” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “faulty or faultless” of the fruit of stream-entry is not the great Bodhisattva; the name “faulty or faultless” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, just as faulty and faultless of the fruit of stream-entry, or faulty and faultless of the attainments of once-return, non-return, and arahantship — these are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “faulty, faultless” of the fruit of stream-entry and the name “faulty, faultless” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “faulty or faultless” of the fruit of stream-entry is the great Bodhisattva; the name “faulty or faultless” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “afflicted or unafflicted” of the fruit of stream-entry is not the great Bodhisattva; the name “afflicted or unafflicted” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, just as afflicted and unafflicted of the fruit of stream-entry, or afflicted and unafflicted of the attainments of once-return, non-return, and arahantship — these are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “afflicted, unafflicted” of the fruit of stream-entry and the name “afflicted, unafflicted” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “afflicted or unafflicted” of the fruit of stream-entry is the great Bodhisattva; the name “afflicted or unafflicted” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “worldly or supramundane” of the fruit of stream-entry is not the great Bodhisattva; the name “worldly or supramundane” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, just as worldly and supramundane of the fruit of stream-entry, or worldly and supramundane of the attainments of once-return, non-return, and arahantship — these are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “worldly, supramundane” of the fruit of stream-entry and the name “worldly, supramundane” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “worldly or supramundane” of the fruit of stream-entry is the great Bodhisattva; the name “worldly or supramundane” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “impure or pure” of the fruit of stream-entry is not the great Bodhisattva; the name “impure or pure” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, just as impure and pure of the fruit of stream-entry, or impure and pure of the attainments of once-return, non-return, and arahantship — these are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “impure, pure” of the fruit of stream-entry and the name “impure, pure” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “impure or pure” of the fruit of stream-entry is the great Bodhisattva; the name “impure or pure” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “belonging to samsara or belonging to nirvana” of the fruit of stream-entry is not the great Bodhisattva; the name “belonging to samsara or belonging to nirvana” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, just as belonging to samsara and belonging to nirvana of the fruit of stream-entry, or belonging to samsara and belonging to nirvana of the attainments of once-return, non-return, and arahantship — these are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “belonging to samsara, belonging to nirvana” of the fruit of stream-entry and the name “belonging to samsara, belonging to nirvana” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “belonging to samsara or belonging to nirvana” of the fruit of stream-entry is the great Bodhisattva; the name “belonging to samsara or belonging to nirvana” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “within, without, or on both sides” of the fruit of stream-entry is not the great Bodhisattva; the name “within, without, or on both sides” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, just as within, without, and on both sides of the fruit of stream-entry, or within, without, and on both sides of the attainments of once-return, non-return, and arahantship — these are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “within, without, on both sides” of the fruit of stream-entry and the name “within, without, on both sides” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “within, without, or on both sides” of the fruit of stream-entry is the great Bodhisattva; the name “within, without, or on both sides” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “obtainable or unobtainable” of the fruit of stream-entry is not the great Bodhisattva; the name “obtainable or unobtainable” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, just as obtainable and unobtainable of the fruit of stream-entry, or obtainable and unobtainable of the attainments of once-return, non-return, and arahantship — these are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “obtainable, unobtainable” of the fruit of stream-entry and the name “obtainable, unobtainable” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “obtainable or unobtainable” of the fruit of stream-entry is the great Bodhisattva; the name “obtainable or unobtainable” of the attainments of once-return, non-return, or arahantship is the great Bodhisattva.
Furthermore, Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “Pratyekabuddha attainment” is not the great Bodhisattva?
The Venerable Subhuti replied:
World-Honored One, the Pratyekabuddha attainment is ultimately unobtainable, because its nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “Pratyekabuddha attainment”! Since this name is already non-existent, how could one say that the name “Pratyekabuddha attainment” is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “permanent or impermanent” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, permanent and impermanent of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “permanent, impermanent” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “permanent or impermanent” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “pleasurable or suffering” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, pleasurable and suffering of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “pleasurable, suffering” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “pleasurable or suffering” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “self or no-self” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, self and no-self of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “self, no-self” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “self or no-self” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “pure or impure” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, pure and impure of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “pure, impure” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “pure or impure” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “empty or not-empty” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, empty and not-empty of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “empty, not-empty” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “empty or not-empty” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “with-signs or signless” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, with-signs and signless of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “with-signs, signless” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “with-signs or signless” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “with-wishes or wishless” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, with-wishes and wishless of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “with-wishes, wishless” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “with-wishes or wishless” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “tranquil or not-tranquil” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, tranquil and not-tranquil of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “tranquil, not-tranquil” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “tranquil or not-tranquil” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “remote or not-remote” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, remote and not-remote of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “remote, not-remote” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “remote or not-remote” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “conditioned or unconditioned” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, conditioned and unconditioned of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “conditioned, unconditioned” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “conditioned or unconditioned” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “defiled or undefiled” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, defiled and undefiled of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “defiled, undefiled” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “defiled or undefiled” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “arising or ceasing” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, arising and ceasing of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “arising, ceasing” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “arising or ceasing” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “wholesome or unwholesome” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, wholesome and unwholesome of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “wholesome, unwholesome” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “wholesome or unwholesome” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “faulty or faultless” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, faulty and faultless of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “faulty, faultless” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “faulty or faultless” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “afflicted or unafflicted” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, afflicted and unafflicted of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “afflicted, unafflicted” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “afflicted or unafflicted” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “worldly or supramundane” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, worldly and supramundane of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “worldly, supramundane” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “worldly or supramundane” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “impure or pure” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, impure and pure of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “impure, pure” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “impure or pure” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “belonging to samsara or belonging to nirvana” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, belonging to samsara and belonging to nirvana of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “belonging to samsara, belonging to nirvana” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “belonging to samsara or belonging to nirvana” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “within, without, or on both sides” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, within, without, and on both sides of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “within, without, on both sides” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “within, without, or on both sides” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “obtainable or unobtainable” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
World-Honored One, obtainable and unobtainable of the Pratyekabuddha attainment are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “obtainable, unobtainable” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “obtainable or unobtainable” of the Pratyekabuddha attainment is the great Bodhisattva.
Furthermore, Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “all practices of the great Bodhisattva” is not the great Bodhisattva?
The Venerable Subhuti replied:
World-Honored One, all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “all practices of the great Bodhisattva”! Since this name is already non-existent, how could one say that the name “all practices of the great Bodhisattva” is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “permanent or impermanent” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, permanent and impermanent of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “permanent, impermanent” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “permanent or impermanent” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “pleasurable or suffering” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, pleasurable and suffering of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “pleasurable, suffering” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “pleasurable or suffering” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “self or no-self” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, self and no-self of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “self, no-self” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “self or no-self” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “pure or impure” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, pure and impure of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “pure, impure” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “pure or impure” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “empty or not-empty” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, empty and not-empty of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “empty, not-empty” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “empty or not-empty” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “with-signs or signless” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, with-signs and signless of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “with-signs, signless” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “with-signs or signless” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “with-wishes or wishless” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, with-wishes and wishless of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “with-wishes, wishless” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “with-wishes or wishless” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “tranquil or not-tranquil” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, tranquil and not-tranquil of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “tranquil, not-tranquil” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “tranquil or not-tranquil” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “remote or not-remote” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, remote and not-remote of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “remote, not-remote” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “remote or not-remote” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “conditioned or unconditioned” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, conditioned and unconditioned of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “conditioned, unconditioned” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “conditioned or unconditioned” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “defiled or undefiled” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, defiled and undefiled of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “defiled, undefiled” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “defiled or undefiled” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “arising or ceasing” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, arising and ceasing of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “arising, ceasing” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “arising or ceasing” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “wholesome or unwholesome” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, wholesome and unwholesome of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “wholesome, unwholesome” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “wholesome or unwholesome” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “faulty or faultless” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, faulty and faultless of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “faulty, faultless” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “faulty or faultless” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “afflicted or unafflicted” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, afflicted and unafflicted of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “afflicted, unafflicted” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “afflicted or unafflicted” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “worldly or supramundane” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, worldly and supramundane of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “worldly, supramundane” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “worldly or supramundane” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “impure or pure” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, impure and pure of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “impure, pure” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “impure or pure” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “belonging to samsara or belonging to nirvana” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, belonging to samsara and belonging to nirvana of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “belonging to samsara, belonging to nirvana” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “belonging to samsara or belonging to nirvana” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “within, without, or on both sides” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, within, without, and on both sides of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “within, without, on both sides” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “within, without, or on both sides” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “obtainable or unobtainable” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, obtainable and unobtainable of all practices of the great Bodhisattva are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “obtainable, unobtainable” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “obtainable or unobtainable” of all practices of the great Bodhisattva is the great Bodhisattva.
Furthermore, Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas” is not the great Bodhisattva?
The Venerable Subhuti replied:
World-Honored One, the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is ultimately unobtainable, because its nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas”! Since this name is already non-existent, how could one say that the name “Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas” is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “permanent or impermanent” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, permanent and impermanent of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “permanent, impermanent” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “permanent or impermanent” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “pleasurable or suffering” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, pleasurable and suffering of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “pleasurable, suffering” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “pleasurable or suffering” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “self or no-self” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, self and no-self of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “self, no-self” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “self or no-self” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “pure or impure” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, pure and impure of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “pure, impure” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “pure or impure” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “empty or not-empty” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, empty and not-empty of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “empty, not-empty” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “empty or not-empty” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “with-signs or signless” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, with-signs and signless of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “with-signs, signless” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “with-signs or signless” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “with-wishes or wishless” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, with-wishes and wishless of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “with-wishes, wishless” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “with-wishes or wishless” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “tranquil or not-tranquil” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, tranquil and not-tranquil of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “tranquil, not-tranquil” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “tranquil or not-tranquil” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is the great Bodhisattva.
Subhuti, upon what meaning did you contemplate to say that the name “remote or not-remote” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is not the great Bodhisattva?
World-Honored One, remote and not-remote of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas are ultimately unobtainable, because their nature is non-existent — how much less is there the name “remote, not-remote” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas! Since these names are already non-existent, how could one say that the name “remote or not-remote” of the Supreme Awakening of all Buddhas is the great Bodhisattva.
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