華嚴經探玄記 13.18

13.18

Fourth, regarding the distinction of the wisdom of all modes: it clarifies that these twelve branches of existence are all phenomena known by the sarvākārajñatā; it subsumes the ten into nine. In this first gate, the first half constitutes one [gate], named the contemplation of the distinction between defilement and purity, meaning attachment to self is defilement and freedom from self is purity. However, this single passage fully contains many meanings; let us briefly adduce four explanations. First, the sūtra clarifies that due to falsely grasping a self, these sequential characteristics of conditioned arising are aroused. Second, the treatise master's initial intention: adducing this understanding and delusion to reveal non-self establishes the contemplation of non-self. Third, adducing that freedom from self brings no birth shows that [attachment to] self is delusion, conformingly establishing the contemplation of compassion. Fourth, taking this understanding and delusion as the known phenomena of defilement and purity. The latter half gate, because it arises dependent upon the true, is subsumed under the subsequent contemplation of reliance. The explanation of the first gate is concluded.