仁王般若經疏 3.38

3.38

問：供養多種，今何故散華？答：供養雖多，不出三種：一敬供養，謂香華等；二利供養，謂衣服等；三修行供養，謂六度四攝等。此品多明恭供養、修行供養也。此品文為六段：初明十六國王聞法歡喜散華供養；時諸國王下，第二發願；佛告大王下，第三如來述成；時佛下，第四現神力；佛現神足下，第五時眾得益；諦聽諦聽下，第六結。

Question: Offerings are of many kinds; why are flowers scattered here? Answer: Although offerings are many, they do not exceed three kinds: first, offerings of respect, meaning incense, flowers, and so forth; second, offerings of benefit, meaning clothing and so forth; third, offerings of practice, meaning the six pāramitās, the four bases of attraction, and so forth. This chapter mostly explains offerings of respect and offerings of practice. The text of this chapter forms six sections: first, it explains the kings of the sixteen kingdoms hearing the Dharma, rejoicing, and scattering flowers as an offering; from “At that time, the kings…” onwards, second, making vows; from “The Buddha addressed the great kings…” onwards, third, the Tathāgata's endorsement; from “At that time, the Buddha…” onwards, fourth, displaying supernatural power; from “The Buddha displayed supernatural penetration…” onwards, fifth, the assembly of the time attaining benefits; from “Listen attentively, listen attentively…” onwards, sixth, conclusion.