大方廣佛華嚴經疏 12.13

12.13

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.