大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 60.42

60.42

Regarding the Commentary's 'first, seeing reality as it is': this applies to both phenomenal facts and the ultimate principle. Factually, it means having clear faith in cause and effect; principally, it means not grasping at appearances. Thus, the treatise's sūtra states: 'Because one attains unhindered knowledge that is entirely true to reality and not reliant on others.' Regarding the Commentary's 'the first phrase is its self-entity': this phrase is both general and specific. Specifically, it is the self-entity of saṃsāra that one follows. Generally, it is that which is able to abide, meaning people who cultivate goodness. The general aspect has already been clarified by the Commentary. Regarding the Commentary's 'even though a Buddha appears in the world': it is because they possess the seven difficulties, excluding [the period] before or after a Buddha.