大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 6.17

6.17

Regarding the Commentary's text from 'Briefly speaking of four differences' downward: the third part concludes and establishes the earlier master's doctrine. Saying 'the differences are in fact numerous' introduces ten further points: First, difference in the ritual forms of the teaching. Within this there are multiple meanings, namely relying entirely on the ocean seal without ever emerging or entering, and expounding simultaneously and suddenly being different from sequential progression. Emitting light to assemble the throng being one or many, universal or restricted; differences in asking, answering, words, thoughts, manifested forms, and so forth; the superior and inferior inequalities in the adornments of the bodhimanda—hence it is called difference in the ritual forms of the teaching. Second, difference in the principles elucidated. The multiple differing meanings of complete interpenetration and distinct differentiation, with many distinctions among the tenfold sets of dharmas, as in the Section on Doctrinal Demarcation. Third, difference in the speed of attaining buddhahood. Namely, either a single thought-moment or immeasurable kalpas; thought-moments and kalpas interpenetrating, with length and brevity unconstrained, not restricted to three asaṃkhyeya kalpas and the manifested body. Fourth, difference in the universal or restricted nature of seeing the Buddha. Both ordinary beings and noble ones being permitted to see the ten bodies, not restricted to the distinction between before the stages and on the stages. Fifth, difference in the time periods of teaching expounded. Spoken upon first attaining enlightenment, with time having ten tiers, thought-moments and kalpas interpenetrating, not restricted to three weeks, and so forth. Sixth, difference in the breadth and narrowness of the perceived realm. The devaputra in hell and the six thousand monks penetrating far with the fleshly eye to see pervading the dharmadhātu, not restricted to the trichiliocosm having limitations. Seventh, difference in the stages of practice of cause and effect. Fully possessing complete interpenetration and graduated arrangement, with nature and characteristics mutually penetrating. Eighth, difference in the number of vehicles established. Either expounding the ekayāna or immeasurable vehicles, not definitively restricted to the three vehicles or five vehicles. Ninth, difference in the superiority and inferiority of benefits. The devaputra in hell instantly perfecting three tiers, with inexhaustible benefits across every dust mote and every land. Tenth, difference in transmission and entrustment. Continuously flowing without interruption to the end of the future, personally protected by all buddhas, not by the Hīnayāna. If one searches in detail among the distinctions, there are even more beyond these; hence it is said that the differences are in fact numerous. 'Truly as determined' concludes and establishes the earlier master's doctrine.