大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 11.2

11.2

The fourth is the door of mutual identity. In this there are three [parts]: first, directly explaining; next, the number of propositions; afterwards, citing proof-texts. In the first, when it says “relinquishing oneself to be identical with the other,” this is the meaning of mutual identity. In the mutual entrance above, this and that mutually persist. It is like two mirrors reflecting each other: it is explained merely in terms of the intersecting interpenetration of their dynamic functions. Now, this is explained in terms of having an essence or being devoid of essence; hence it says “relinquishing oneself.” Relinquishing oneself means having no essence of oneself. Being identical with the other means that the other has an essence. This is also like relinquishing the wave to be identical with moisture in the passage on the non-obstruction of phenomenon and principle. Subsuming the other to be identical with oneself means that the other is devoid of essence and oneself has an essence.