大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 60.41

60.41

Regarding the Commentary's 'or regretting what was previously cultivated': this means that feeling regret without being able to cultivate contemplative practice as a remedy merely gives rise to regret that disturbs one's mind. Therefore, the *Vimalakīrti* comforts sick bodhisattvas by saying, 'Speak of regretting prior sins, but do not speak of dwelling in the past.' Second, regarding the Commentary's 'or giving rise to evil views': this means having cultivated a little goodness during one's lifetime but having committed very many sins, and when facing evil retribution at death, repudiating goodness as useless; this is termed 'evil views'.