大方廣佛華嚴經疏 6.3

6.3

From here below is the seventh major section, the section of Proclaiming and Praising Virtues, which is also the introductory narrative. In the text there are three parts: first, a general summary of the abiding in majestic deportment; second, from "all these assemblies" onward, a general revelation of the causes and conditions of virtuous conduct; third, from "namely" onward, a specific clarification of the attainment of the Dharma and the praise of the Buddha. In the first part there are three points: first, concluding the gathering of the assembly; next, clarifying the differences of their marks; finally, revealing the identity of their intentions. Now, the first: their numbers being vast and their virtues deep, they are called an ocean-like assembly. Arising from their own grounds, they gather in the space of the bodhimaṇḍa; immense numbers and great bodies, layer upon layer without obstruction—such is the image of clouds. Furthermore, drifting clouds have no mind, but arise when the dragon roars; bodhisattvas have no fixed abiding, but come forth when the Buddha appears. Second, from "boundless" onward, the differences of their marks: not only those listed above, hence it says "the varieties are boundless". Circling without vacancy, hence it says "surrounding and filling everywhere". Shapes of large and small, colors of beauty and ugliness, leaders and followers—each having their own divisions, hence it says "differentiated". Third, from "according to their direction" onward, the identity of their intentions: arriving according to their directions, intermingling without confusion, all are able to see the Buddha directly before their eyes, just as a hundred rivers each fully behold the moon. Having the same single thought without divergence, hence it says "with one mind". Gazing intently and receiving with veneration, they look up and revere; not only directly beholding the sixteen-foot body, but thoroughly perceiving the cloud-body of the dharmadhātu.