華嚴經探玄記 17.5

17.5

Second, the purpose of coming also has three parts: First, the coming of the division: the preceding clarified the 'Division of Cultivating Causes to Accord with the Fruit and Generating Understanding', which gave rise to understanding of the Dharma; now is clarified the 'Division of Relying on the Dharma to Advance in Cultivation and Virtuous Practice', which initiates practice based on understanding. Because of the sequence of meanings, it must follow. Second, the coming of the assembly: the preceding sixth assembly clarified cultivating causes to accord with the fruit and bringing the generation of understanding to full completion; next is revealed the correct practice of abiding in the world without defilement; hence it follows next. Third, the coming of the chapter: the preceding 'Chapter on Nature Manifestation' clearly revealed the supremacy of the fruit of the nature; now is clarified the practice and function initiated relying upon that; hence it follows next.