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(Continued from the previous page) ...namely the four root [meditations] (*四根本定*), the initial access concentration (*初未至定*), and the intermediate meditation (*中間禅定*). The four grounds of the formless realm (*無色界四地*) are precisely [the grounds beginning with] the sphere of boundless space (*空処*) and so on. These ten grounds are precisely the supporting grounds (*所依*) for the uncontaminated [path] (*無漏道*) of the path of cultivation (*修道*). Therefore all [of them] are capable of suppressing [afflictions]. The uncontaminated [path] of the pinnacle of existence (*有頂地*) cannot eliminate (*断*) afflictions. However, through the power of its "momentum share" (*勢分力*), it is also capable of suppressing (*伏*) afflictions. Regarding "[both] the preparatory [meditation] (*方便定*) and the root [meditation] (*根本定*) can both suppress [afflictions]": the preparatory [meditation] is precisely the initial access concentration (*初未至定*), and the root [meditation] is precisely the four meditations (*四静慮*) and four formless absorptions (*四無色定*). Although the access concentration of the upper [realms] (*上未至定*) possesses the mental aspects of longing [for what is above] and weariness [of what is below], it is still restricted — hence it cannot serve as the supporting ground for the uncontaminated [path]. If one discusses the supporting grounds for giving rise to the six contemplations (*六行観*), [the discussion] also extends to the seven access concentrations (*七未至定*). [However,] since [the current text] discusses the supporting grounds for the uncontaminated [path], there are only ten grounds. Regarding "the six contemplations [pertain] only to the preparatory [meditations]": all eight access concentrations (*八未至定*) are called "preparatory (*方便*)." Among the seven mental engagements (*七作意*), the first six are preparatory, and the seventh is the root [meditation]. If one suppresses [afflictions] by means of the uncontaminated [path], in the form realm there are only six grounds — not the other three preparatory [concentrations] of the form realm, since those are not supporting grounds for giving rise to the uncontaminated [path]. In the formless realm, all four grounds possess the uncontaminated [path] and hence are capable of suppressing them. The uncontaminated [path] of the pinnacle of existence (*有頂*), though dull and dim, is through the power of its momentum share also capable of suppressing [afflictions]. The *Zuan* (*纂*, i.e., the *Vijñaptimātratā Yizuan* 唯識義纂) says: "Within the affliction obstruction, suppression extends through nine grounds — namely the six grounds of the form realm and the four grounds of the formless realm." This interpretation is difficult to understand. When [the text] says "nine grounds," what grounds are these? If [it means] the six [grounds] of the form realm and the four [grounds] of the formless realm, that would be ten grounds. Why name them just nine? If [it means] the desire realm ground and [eight others making] nine grounds, the desire realm is merely a scattered [and hence unsuitable] supporting basis — how could it suppress afflictions? This meaning is difficult to resolve. Students should think carefully about it.
Regarding "The text: 'If one is truly eliminating,' up to 'not the path of eliminating afflictions'": What follows clarifies the distinctions in elimination (*断*). The above [section] has finished clarifying suppression (*伏*). "If one is truly eliminating [afflictions]" — in [the process of] eliminating conceptually-arisen [afflictions] (*分別起*) within the affliction obstruction (*煩悩障*), the two vehicles depend only on the five grounds of the form realm.
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This is because [the text] explains that the three kinds of direct realizations (*三現観*) are born depending on the five supporting grounds (*五依*). That is to say: the four root meditations (*四根本定*) of the form realm and the initial access concentration (*初未至定*) constitute the five grounds. "Although the intermediate meditation (*中間禅*) possesses the uncontaminated true path (*無漏真道*) and so on" — [this is] because that [intermediate meditation] lacks the clear and sharp [Note: "sharp (利)" in one version is written "distinct (別)," perhaps an error due to similar forms; the current reading follows the full text of the Commentary (*疏*), fascicle nine, end, folio sixty-nine left] uncontaminated [wisdom]. Since only [grounds] possessing clear and sharp uncontaminated [wisdom] can enter [direct realization], [the intermediate meditation cannot]. Furthermore, since the Brahmā King (*梵王*) dwells in that [intermediate meditation ground] and there is much distraction there, it is not a ground of pure purity. "The wisdom of the formless realm is inferior and is not the path of eliminating afflictions" — this is stated with respect to the elimination of conceptually-[arisen] afflictions (*分別惑*). If [one speaks of] the cultivation-afflictions (*修惑*), [their elimination] also extends to the formless realm.
Regarding "The text: '[The *Yogācārabhūmi*,] fascicle sixty-nine explains,' up to 'because there is the path of direct seeing (*見道*)' ": Here two passages are cited as proof of the supporting ground for the path of direct seeing (*見道*). The *Yogācārabhūmi* (*瑜伽論*), fascicle sixty-nine, says: "Only by depending on the root meditations (*諸静慮*) and the initial access concentration (*初近分*) and access concentration (*未至定*) can one enter the direct realization of the noble truths (*聖諦現観*). This is not [possible] in the formless absorptions. In the formless absorptions, serenity (*奢摩他*, *śamatha*) is superior, while insight (*毘鉢舍那*, *vipaśyanā*) is inferior. The path of inferior insight cannot enter direct realization." And [another passage] [Note: the text of the Commentary (*疏*), fascicle nine, end (folio sixty-nine left), based on the *Yogācārabhūmi* fascicle seventy-one (folio four — possibly missing)] says: "The three [kinds of direct realization] are born depending on five supporting grounds. The one type and the one portion are likewise. If there were a supporting basis for entering direct realization even in the intermediate meditation (*中間禅*), one should say 'the three [kinds of direct realization] are born depending on six supporting grounds.' [But since] when first arising, the three of wisdom-truth [realization] (*智諦現観*), dharma-boundary [realization] (*法辺現観*), and precept [purity realization] (*戒清浄現観*) are [said to] be born depending only on the five supporting grounds of the four root [meditations] and the access concentration" — and six grounds [including the intermediate meditation] are not mentioned — it is clear that there is no one who enters direct realization in the intermediate meditation.
Regarding "The text: 'If one eliminates cultivation-afflictions (*修惑*),' up to 'cannot eliminate afflictions' ": The meaning here concerns the path of cultivation (*修道*), not the path of direct seeing (*見道*). The intent of this *Yogācārabhūmi* [passage] is to explain the path of cultivation of the two vehicles, not the path of direct seeing of bodhisattvas. "And because [the text] explains that the three [kinds of direct realization] are born depending on five supporting grounds" — the intent in citing this passage is: having already proved that the path of direct seeing is born depending on five supporting grounds, one thereby knows that the text of the hundredth fascicle [of the *Yogācārabhūmi*] is explaining the supporting grounds of the path of cultivation. For what reason does [that text] take only the three [grounds of the] formless realm [excluding the highest], without mentioning the pinnacle of existence (*有頂*)? Answer:
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Although the pinnacle of existence (*有頂*) possesses the uncontaminated [wisdom] of contemplative observation (*遊観無漏*), since its nature is dim and subtle, it does not eliminate the fetters (*結*). Question: The wisdom-truth direct realization (*智諦現観*) also extends to the path of cultivation (*修道*). For what reason does [the text] explain that "the three [kinds] depend only on five supporting grounds"? How can one know that that [wisdom-truth direct realization] extends to the path of cultivation? [Note: In one edition, the seven characters "説等" do not appear after "修道."] [Answer:] Because [the text] explains that "one [type of person] gaining [realization] obtains the nine comprehensive-knowledge fruits (*九遍知果*)" and because [the text] explains that "one gaining [realization] obtains the four fruits (*四果*)." Answer: Examining the text of that treatise [Note: *Yogācārabhūmi* fascicle seventy-one (folio forty-six left)], the wisdom-truth direct realization (*智諦現観*) has broadly two types. First: that which is established depending only on the path of direct seeing (*見道*). Second: that which is established depending on both paths (*見道* and *修道*) in common. Because of the first meaning, [the text] says it depends on five supporting grounds. Because of the second meaning, [the text] also says it depends on all [grounds]. That text also explains it "depends on all supporting grounds." Or regarding "the exhaustion of all outflows (*諸漏*) [i.e., the leakage-extinction direct realization]" — although [this] extends through nine supporting grounds, [the establishment of] direct realization (*現観*) occurs only within five supporting grounds — hence there is no contradiction. The same should be understood to apply likewise to the precept [purity realization] (*戒*), the dharma-boundary [realization] (*辺*), and the wisdom-truth [realization] (*智諦*).
Regarding "The text: 'If the bodhisattva eliminates,' up to 'six [grounds of the] formless realm [and their] three' ": "Only the fourth meditation (*第四定*), etc." — While the two vehicles depend on five grounds, bodhisattvas depend only on the fourth [meditation]. The various treatises, extending [their discussion] to include the preparatory meditations, say "bodhisattvas also depend on five grounds." During the preceding preparatory [meditation] time, [the bodhisattva] extends through all the meditations, but only by depending on the fourth [meditation] can [the path] be accomplished and completed. That is to say, at the moment of final entry, [the bodhisattva] depends only on the fourth [meditation]. The reason for this is that [the fourth meditation] is most supremely excellent compared to the other meditations. "If [one] eliminates innately-arisen [afflictions] (*倶生惑*), etc." — within the cognitive obstruction (*所知障*), [Note: "suppression (*伏*)" is likely a superfluous character] the elimination of innately-arisen [afflictions] can extend through nine grounds. The elimination of the two kinds of latent tendencies (*二習気*) is likewise. Question: What is the essential nature (*体*) of latent tendencies (*習気*, *vāsanā*) and gross impediments (*麤重*, *dauṣṭhulya*)? Furthermore, in what way do they differ from non-defiled ignorance (*不染無知*)? Answer: If one follows the Hīnayāna (*小乗*), non-defiled ignorance takes as its essential nature all the defiled and undefiled [Note: in one edition "defiled (染)" appears instead of "undefiled (漏)"] inferior wisdoms that exist throughout the period before buddhahood is attained. Non-defiled ignorance is narrower [in scope] and latent tendencies are broader [in scope]. However, there are two interpretations of "latent tendency" (*習気*) and they are not the same.
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One [interpretation] says: inferior wisdom (*劣慧*) and the mental factors (*心心所法*) co-arising with [the mind] are altogether named "latent tendencies (*習気*)." Another [interpretation] says: latent tendencies extend not only to mental factors (*心心所法*) but also to the continuum-body (*相続身*). In the present Mahāyāna (*大乗*), latent tendencies have no [independent] essential nature (*体*); non-defiled ignorance does have an essential nature. [Latent tendencies are] precisely included within the cognitive obstruction (*所知障*). The non-defiled nescience (*不染無明*) is called "non-defiled ignorance (*不染無知*)." Therefore, according to the doctrine of Dharmapāla (*護法*) [Note: See *Yogācārabhūmi* fascicle sixty-four (folio fifteen), *Vijñaptimātratā-śāstra* fascicle nine (folio twenty-nine), *Buddhabhūmi-sūtra-śāstra* fascicle four (folio sixteen left), Commentary fascicle three, end, (folio six right)] and others, latent tendencies are precisely the nature of incapacity (*無堪任性*), also called "gross impediments (*麤重*, dauṣṭhulya)." However, these gross impediments and the five [kinds of] fulfillment [as defiled things (*五満有漏*)] [Head-note: regarding "five fulfillments (*五満*)," according to the *Tō* (*灯*, Torch Commentary) fascicle five, main text (folio twelve right), [this should be read as] "defiled (*有漏*)"; it may be an error due to similar forms. The *Tō* fascicle seven, main text (folio twenty-seven right) is also the same; these should be compared and verified.] etc. are neither identical nor different [from each other]. This is because they have no separate essential nature. A broad explanation of this meaning is as in the other separate abstracts (*別抄*).
Regarding "The text: 'If one eliminates innately-arisen [afflictions],' up to 'fearing it would be tedious, [I] shall not elaborate'": "If one eliminates innately-arisen afflictions (*倶生煩悩障*), [depending] only on the fourth meditation, etc." — this concerns the seeds (*種子*) [in the ālayavijñāna] and does not speak of the gross impediments (*麤重*). [When discussing] gross impediments, since [they] are also eliminated within the ten [bodhisattva] stages, the innately-arisen affliction obstructions (*倶生惑障*) are retained and not eliminated [during the ten stages], for the sake of benefiting sentient beings. [These afflictions are] necessarily [carried] until the vajra-like [meditative absorption] (*金剛喩定*), at which point they are suddenly eliminated all at once. This vajra-mind (*金剛心*) depends on the fourth meditation (*第四禅*). Hence [the text] says "also only the fourth meditation." Question: Within the vajra-mind (*金剛心*), there are precisely two paths [the uninterrupted path (*無間道*) and the path of liberation (*解脱道*)]. In which of these is the essential nature of the ālaya-consciousness (*異熟識体*) relinquished? Answer: The treatise has two explanations [Note: the two explanations appear in the *Vijñaptimātratā-śāstra* fascicle ten (folios eight right and fifteen left); see also the Commentary fascicle three, end (folio eighty), fascicle ten, main text (folio fifty-six right), fascicle ten, end (folio fifty-one right), and the *Abridged Abhidharmasamuccaya* (*略対法論*) fascicle three (folio twelve right)]. One says: cause and effect mutually generate [each other]. With respect to the relationship between [currently] manifest [consciousness] (*現行*) and seeds (*種子*), this too is [a relationship of] before and after. "When [the seed is] gone, [the fruit] has already arisen" — because this is the explanation of the *Abhidharmasamuccaya* (*集論*). By virtue of this principle, [even] before the vajra-meditative absorption (*金剛三昧*) has come to the present [moment], the cause that is capable of generating [the ālaya-consciousness] perishes and [then] is capable of generating its fruit. At the time of the vajra path (*金剛道*), although there is no seed-cause (*因種*), the ripened [consciousness] (*異熟識*) is able to arise, because it does not violate principle that the preceding moment generates what comes after. The other [explanation] says: the mutual relationship of manifested [consciousness] and seeds must be in the same instant (*同一刹那*). Because of this, at the time of the vajra[-like meditative absorption's] uninterrupted path (*無間道*), although the two obstructions (*二障*) are absent, there are the seeds of linguistic expression (*名言種子*) and the seeds of karma (*業種子*) — hence the ālaya-consciousness (*異熟識*) arises. According to the first master, [at] the position of the uninterrupted path, wisdom (*智*)...