大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 64.99

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On the commentary passage from “6. The net of views” onwards: the commentary has two parts: first, bringing out the essence of the net of views; second, from “causing the uncontaminated” onwards, bringing out the intended meaning of the name 'net of views.' 'Net' is a metaphor. Once a seed is planted and covered with earth, for fear of worms and birds, one spreads a net over it, so that birds and beasts cannot harm it. Now, having planted these seeds of birth and death, one further spreads the net of views, so that the birds and beasts of the uncontaminated cannot harm or damage them, ensuring that rebirth is definitely received.