華嚴經探玄記 3.22

3.22

3. Differences in the persons who are able to inquire: The first and eighth each possess both the shared and distinct assemblies inquiring together, because the Dharma inquired about is what the assembly collectively relies on. The second is asked solely by the co-born assembly, because in the stage that is entered, the co-born is superior. The seventh is asked by only one person, because the practices cultivated are accomplished individually.