Advayavajra-samgraha (Sanskrit text and English introduction)
by Mahamahopadhyaya Haraprasad Shastri | 1927 | 20,678 words
The Advayavajra-samgraha is a collection of approximately 21 works primarily authored by Advayavajra, an influential figure in Buddhist philosophy from the 11th century. These texts explore critical themes in Buddhism, particularly during a period that saw the transition from Mahayana to Vajrayana practices. The Advayavajra-sangraha collection offe...
Part 5 - The principle of Union (Yuganaddha)
The pure manifestation (of Sunyata) is known to be immutable (Avikari) and the mutable is also not born because it is produced by causes and conditions purified by enlightenment. Form is not in the form, it is not in the eye, it is not in the consciousness of form. The relation is just as that of fuel and fire. In churning fire, the fire is not in the plant, nor in the churning rod, nor in the hands of the operator. It is produced by causes and conditions. Does ignorance produce its progeny ? Or does ignorance arise after they are born? If it does not produce before, it is nothing. Thus all phenomena are without existence because they are merely causes and conditions. A Yogi believing firmly in the non-existence does not violate his vows. Because it has no existence, therefore it is not produced; because it has causes and conditions, therefore, it does not come to an end. Thus both Bhava and Abhava are not in existence, they appear as coupled together. The union of Sunyata and Karuna will not be made the subject of your own notion, they are naturally joined together in union. The wise Yogi who believes in the unsubstantial character of the world by body, mind, and speech will be regarded as dutiful even though he may neglect his ordinary duties.