大方廣佛華嚴經隨疏演義鈔 71.18

71.18

Regarding the commentary's phrase “Ninth, distantly following,” this one concerns practice, which is the sūtra's phrase “the distinct characteristics of distantly following co-arising.” The treatise on the sūtra says “the various distinct characteristics of deeply entering co-arising”; “various” is “distinct,” and “deeply entering” is “distantly following.” Regarding “showing that all faculties subsume,” this is the treatise explaining the sūtra. The treatise re-explains: “The distinctions subsumed by all faculties are because of the differences in the faculties of beginning practice, upāya, and the ripening of retribution.” From “meaning the three untainted” downward, the commentary explains the text of the treatise. Initial cultivation is beginning correct practice; skillful means is upāya; and ultimate realization is called the ripening of retribution. Matching them with the three untainted faculties, the meaning was seen above. From “meaning the aforementioned faith and so forth” downward, it harmonizes the treatise with the sūtra, explaining the words “distinct” and “distantly following.” Faith and the rest being together with the three untainted faculties explains the meaning of “co-arising,” because faculties arise in association with the practice of dharmas. From “and following” downward, it explains the meaning of “distinct.” From “from beginning to end” downward, it explains the meaning of “distantly following.” From “these three faculties” downward, it explains the establishment of the meaning of faculties, because they are named faculties on account of their superior function, radiance, and predominance. And from “the nine above” downward, it summarizes them by meaning. All are as in the “Chapter on Pariṇāmanā.”