華嚴經探玄記 15.4

15.4

Second, the rationale for sequence: first, a general discussion of the rationale for the following five chapters. Previously, the realization of the stages was shown to be fulfilled, and from here on, their superior and advancing practice and function are clarified. Furthermore, previously it was the substance of the stages, whereas here their practice and function are distinguished. Furthermore, previously it was the practice within the stages, whereas here it is the practice after the stages. Furthermore, previously the realization of fundamental wisdom was fulfilled, and now the great function of subsequent wisdom is distinguished. Due to these four meanings, therefore it follows. Ancients also correlated them with virtual awakening and wondrous awakening; based on this sūtra, this meaning is not distinguished, not to mention that the final mind of the Cloud of Dharma bhūmi above has already revealed the meaning of virtual awakening. Second, specifically clarifying this chapter: it answers the earlier question regarding the ten sovereignties, because in the separate translation, the Púsà běnyè jīng, they are named the ten clarities in the questions of that sūtra.