華嚴經探玄記 4.72

4.72

三宗者，以願海為宗。但願有四種：一誓願，謂行前要期等。二行願，此有二種：一與行俱起；二但對事發願，則此是行，以防心不散故。三行後願，謂以行迴向，願得菩提等。四自體無礙願，謂大願究竟同法性海，任運成辨一切諸事。此中唯論行願，餘者義通可知。

Third, the central theme: it takes the ocean of vows as its central theme. However, vows are of four kinds: 1. Vows of resolution: meaning solemn commitments made prior to practice, and so forth. 2. Vows of practice: these are of two kinds: first, arising simultaneously with practice; second, merely generating vows in response to matters, which itself is practice because it prevents the mind from scattering. 3. Vows subsequent to practice: meaning dedicating practice, vowing to attain bodhi, and so forth. 4. Unobstructed vows of the self-essence: meaning the great vows ultimately identical to the ocean of dharmatā, spontaneously accomplishing all affairs. Herein only vows of practice are discussed; the others pervade the meaning, as can be understood.