華嚴經探玄記 8.47

8.47

In the second [part], the verses, there are two: first, the intention of the preface, which can be understood. Later, in the verses proper there are ninety-four verses, divided into four: first, fourteen verses praise the preceding essence of practice—one verse praises the attainment of the station of Dharma-master, and the remaining praise the virtues of the Dharma-master; second, from 'the bodhisattva's Dharma-giving' onward, sixty-eight verses praise the preceding vast dedication; third, from 'just as suchness' onward, two verses praise the profound dedication; fourth, from 'such supreme' onward, ten verses conclude by praising and revealing supremacy. Within the second, the vast dedication, unconstrained eloquence is revealed: the speaking does not depend on sequence and the words are uninterrupted; the virtuous practices of Samantabhadra are unobstructed and sovereignly free. Therein, it is roughly divided into eight: first, eight praise the supremacy of the preceding bodhisattva's own practice; second, from 'the immeasurable in all the ten directions' onward, eight verses praise the practice of adorning lands and gathering sentient beings; third, from 'all sons of the Buddha' onward, four verses praise the aforementioned fruition of attaining the Buddha's sovereign mastery; fourth, from 'the bodhisattva can in a single thought' onward, twelve verses explain making offerings to all buddhas in all places; fifth, from 'in all the immeasurable, boundless kalpas' onward, six verses explain making offerings to all buddhas at all times; sixth, from 'able to awaken to all dharmadhātus' onward, fifteen verses explain making offerings to all buddhas with all offerings; seventh, from 'abiding in Samantabhadra' onward, thirteen verses praise gathering the practices of Samantabhadra and dedicating them all; eighth, from 'all karmas of body and speech' onward, two verses praise the virtues achieved through the preceding dedication. The rest of the text can be understood.