大方廣佛華嚴經疏 12.13

12.13

大文第三別顯時中本事。文分為二：先總舉劫中多佛；後「其第一」下一一別顯，正彰本事。經來不盡，故無總結。今初，將欲說別，先舉其總。言最初劫者，即種種莊嚴劫也。既云最初，即此後更有大劫，於理無違。第二正顯本事中，歷事四佛即為四別：第一逢一切功德山須彌勝雲佛、第二波羅蜜善眼莊嚴佛、第三最勝功德海佛、第四名稱普聞蓮華眼幢佛，各有諸佛子言。就初佛中，文分為六：第一總標佛號、第二先瑞熟機、第三正顯佛興、第四毫光警召、第五當機雲集、第六廣演法門。今初也。一切功德山者，福德崇峻不可仰也。復言須彌者，定慧高妙難傾動也。言勝雲者，慈覆智潤廣無邊也。

Part three of the major division specifically reveals the past events within that time. The text divides into two: first, it generally presents the many Buddhas within the kalpa; second, from 'The first among them' onward, it specifically reveals each one, properly showing the past events. Because the transmitted sūtra is incomplete, there is no overall conclusion. As for the first: about to explain the particulars, it first presents the general. Speaking of 'the initial kalpa', this refers to the Kalpa of Various Adornments. Since it says 'initial', there are further great kalpas after this, which does not contradict reason. In the second part, which properly reveals the past events, successively serving four Buddhas makes four distinct sections: first, encountering the Buddha Meru Mountain of All Merits Exalted Cloud; second, the Buddha Good Eye Adorned with Pāramitās; third, the Buddha Most Supreme Ocean of Merit; fourth, the Buddha Renowned Everywhere Lotus-Eye Banner. Each has the phrase 'O sons of the Buddha'. Within the first Buddha, the text divides into six: first, generally indicating the Buddha's epithet; second, earlier portents ripening the capacities [of beings]; third, properly revealing the Buddha's arising; fourth, the urna light alerting and summoning; fifth, those of suitable capacity gathering like clouds; sixth, widely expounding the Dharma gates. This is the first. 'Mountain of All Merits' means his merits and virtues are lofty and steep, impossible to look up to completely. Further saying 'Meru' means his meditative absorption and wisdom are elevated, sublime, and difficult to shake. Saying 'Exalted Cloud' means his compassionate overshadowing and moisture of wisdom are vast and boundless.