華嚴經探玄記 3.84

3.84

In the first part there are four: 1. citing the past time; 2. clarifying the past place; 3. the arena within the place; 4. the Buddha's arising in the arena. In the second, the past place, there are four: 1. taking the nature from within the ocean; 2. the mountain forest within the nature; 3. the supreme city to the east of the forest—within which, first is the supremacy of the dependent retribution, and next the supremacy of the assembly of people; 4. the adornment of the retinue's city. In the third, within the arena, first is the ground of the arena, and next the flower throne. In the fourth, the Buddha's arising, first is the Buddha's appearance, and next his emitting light to benefit [beings].