大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 4.2

4.2

Second, the places where the sūtra was expounded. The text has four parts: first, generally demonstrating the overarching theme; second, recounting earlier views to show agreement and disagreement; third, the harmonious integration of the four propositions; fourth, specifically explaining differences in places. Within the first, there are three parts: first, wiping away traces to reveal the real; second, harmonious integration to reveal the round; third, establishing according to meaning. Now, the first [part], up to "and not a land," is wiping away traces to reveal the real; it means that since both the subject and object are eliminated, how could there be a Buddha who is supported and a place that provides support? The "Chapter on Samantabhadra's Samādhi" says: "The characteristics of Samantabhadra's body are like empty space; they abide supported by the real, not by a land." This is still a conventional statement, because the real has neither subject nor object and has nothing that can be supported.