大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 28.48

28.48

From the commentary's "However, the sage has no name" onward: intending to show the multitude of names, it first establishes the principle. Within this, there are two parts: First, it posits both aspects, meaning that originally there are neither words nor characteristics; thus the sūtra below says, "Having already transcended the path of worldly speech, its nature is neither existent nor non-existent." Therefore, all words and images merely accord with conventions to benefit sentient beings. Second, from "If in terms of virtues" onward: establishing names based on the nameless. It does not go beyond these two: in terms of virtue, it applies generally to the true and responsive [bodies]; according to capacity, it pertains solely to benefiting others.