大方廣佛華嚴經疏 51.3

51.3

First, explaining the purpose of its occurrence. The purpose of its occurrence is threefold: 1. The occurrence of the section: previously, the section on cultivating the cause, tallying with the fruit, and generating understanding was explained, where understanding arises with regard to the Dharma; now, the section on relying on the Dharma, advancing cultivation, and perfecting practice is explained, where practice is generated based on understanding, because the meaning follows in sequence. 2. The occurrence of the assembly: the previous assembly concluded the generation of understanding where the cause is perfected and the fruit is fulfilled; this assembly concerns correct practice dwelling in the world without defilement, pervading from beginning to end, and hence it occurs next. 3. The occurrence of the chapter: in the previous chapter, the fruit of manifestation was supreme; now it explains that based on that, one generates practice that is perfectly interpenetrating, and hence it occurs next. Although the single section, single assembly, and single chapter are identical [in substance], since that to which they are paired differs, the purpose of their occurrence is also distinct.