大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 55.35

55.35

Regarding the Commentary's statement: 'From "In the text there are generally..." downwards,' this is the fourth part, interpreting the text. Regarding the words 'the activity of retracting is absent in the sūtra text,' this is because retracting pertains to the function having already ended, being retracted back into the ūrṇā ray. Since there are still further activities, the sūtra text omits this, merely representing it by the sun-like body. However, the treatise-version of the sūtra sets forth extending and retracting in contrast, and thus clarifies it in reverse. Therefore, the treatise-version states: 'It illuminates the buddha-realms of the ten directions without exception, and having illuminated them, it returns to dwell in its original place.' Returning to dwell in its original place is indeed the activity of retracting, ceasing activity to clarify the benefit of the light. 'Fifth, the activity of subduing' clarifies the power of the light. 'Sixth, the activity of [inspiring] veneration' displays the benefit of the light's gathering. That is, it reveals the Buddha's power causing others to venerate, which constitutes the benefit of gathering. Regarding the Commentary's statement: 'Causing the assembly to see that both the speaker and listeners all receive the Buddha's empowerment,' the sūtra text says: 'It also illuminated the Buddha and the great assembly in this Sahā world, as well as the body of Vajragarbha Bodhisattva.' From this one clearly knows that it pervades both speaker and listeners.