大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 48.5

48.5

Regarding the Commentary's stating from "However, repentance (*kṣamā*) means confession and revelation" onwards: second is explaining the text, which means explaining the names and distinguishing the characteristics. The four matters constitute four sections. Now, the first: explaining repentance. First, explaining the name. For the two characters *chanhui* (repentance), ancient masters had two explanations; the Commentary's present explanation is that of Tiantai. It also combines Chinese and Sanskrit: the present explanation is half Sanskrit and half Chinese. *Chan* in *chanhui* is *kṣama* in Sanskrit, which is translated here as requesting forbearance. *Hui* belongs to this land. Its essence is remorse (kaukṛtya): abhorring past faults, and entreating the Three Jewels to bear with and forgive one's transgressions. To use *hui* alone is not one of the six compound interpretations; combining the two constitutes a tatpuruṣa compound. The above explains the name. Second, stating "Because it eliminates bad karmic obstructions, repentance is required": this distinguishes the benefit of repentance, and is also the purpose of repentance.