All Dharmas Arise from Tathagatagarbha

All products created by humans are born from causes and conditions, yet in essence, they are born from the tathāgatagarbha. Not only are the seeds of the four great elements that constitute the product provided by the tathāgatagarbha, but the theories for creating the product are provided by the tathāgatagarbha, the people who manufacture the product are provided by the tathāgatagarbha, the required components are provided by the tathāgatagarbha, and most importantly, the labor activities involved in manufacturing the product are provided by the tathāgatagarbha. The entire process of creation is the tathāgatagarbha itself assembling all the products; there is not a single dharma outside the tathāgatagarbha participating. To attain this direct experiential realization requires cultivation spanning more than one immeasurable kalpa.

The generation of the external six dusts within the universe and the material world is likewise accomplished without the participation of external dharmas. The necessary causes and conditions originate from the tathāgatagarbha, the necessary seeds originate from the tathāgatagarbha, and the necessary karmic seeds originate from the tathāgatagarbha. The tathāgatagarbhas harmoniously interact and operate together, collectively creating the Triple Realm. Whose tathāgatagarbha does not participate, that being has no place in this world, and that being is unqualified to come to this world. Without contributing effort, there will be no ready-made rice for you to enjoy.