花嚴經文義綱目 1.5

1.5

Regarding the Chapter on the Pure Eyes of the World: the three kinds [of worlds], such as the receptacle [world], are brightly illuminated at that time; their clear and pure radiance is likened to pure eyes. Combining both dharma and metaphor, it is called the "Pure Eyes of the World." Because its words and principles are harmonious, and its standard categories are grouped together, it is termed a "chapter." This sūtra contains thirty-four chapters; this chapter stands at the beginning and is therefore called the first. Thus it is called "Mahāvaipulya Buddhāvataṃsaka Sūtra, Chapter One: The Pure Eyes of the World." The remaining meanings are explained below.