大方廣佛華嚴經疏 28.13

28.13

Sixth, giving flowers: the text has four parts. First, in the practice of giving, it first lists the items given. Later, from 'making offerings' onward, it elucidates the field of giving. Down to 'one's own body': the body is a field of merit, because it is a vessel of the Dharma, and one advances on the Path by relying on it; therefore, giving to one's own body is immeasurably superior to giving to non-Buddhists. Among the ten vows of pariṇāmanā, the first seven can be understood. 8. Red lotuses and the like, if they do not encounter the sunlight, will wither and die without doubt; a bodhisattva's practice must rely on wisdom. The ninth fascicle of the Nirvāṇa Sūtra says: 'Just as a lotus flower, when shone upon by the sun, never fails to blossom.' 9. The moon opening blue lotuses: the Buddha's wisdom shines upon practice. The twentieth fascicle of the Nirvāṇa Sūtra says: 'Just as the moonlight can cause all utpala flowers to blossom and be fresh and bright.' 10. Pertains to jeweled flowers. The latter two sections can be understood.