華嚴經探玄記 7.5

7.5

Second, the purpose of coming: first, the assembly comes in order to answer the previous questions on the ten dedications. Furthermore, previously understanding and practice were clarified, and now great vows are generated; if vows were not generated, there would be fear of realizing the unconditioned, hence it comes next. Also, it turns the previous understanding and practice toward true realization. Second, the chapter's coming: being about to expound the Dharma, one first distinguishes the place relied upon, hence it is clarified. Furthermore, the previous assembly having ended, this is the beginning of responding to the next, hence this is distinguished first.