華嚴經探玄記 14.41

14.41

Second, the purpose of its sequence also has three meanings: First, although one previously attained that eloquence to preach the Dharma, one was not yet able to bring about the complete dharmakāya before oneself; therefore, one now advances to cause them to cultivate and realize perfection, which is why it comes next. The other two doors may be understood. Furthermore, the Daśabhūmika-śāstra says: "In the ninth bhūmi one has already purified buddha-lands and transformed sentient beings; in the tenth bhūmi one practices to make wisdom and awakening complete; this is superior."