WONDERFUL
PRACTICE IS TO NOT RELY ON ANYTHING, FOUR
" Moreover, Subhuti, as to dharmas, a Bodhisattva should not rely on anything
when giving. That is to say, when giving, he should neither rely on forms,
nor sounds, smells, tastes, tangible objects or dharmas. Subhuti, a Bodhisattva
should give thus: he should not rely on appearances. Why? If a Bodhisattva
does not rely on appearances when giving, his blessings and virtues are
inconceivable and immeasurable. "Subhuti, what do you think, is space
in the east conceivable or measurable?" "No World Honored One." "Subhuti,
is space in the south, west, north, or in the intermediate directions,
above or below conceivable or measurable?" "No, World Honored One." "Subhuti,
the blessings and virtues of a Bodhisattva who does not rely on appearances
when giving, are just as inconceivable and immeasurable. Subhuti, a Bodhisattva
should rely only on the teachings."
