新華嚴經論 17.3

17.3

第三勝慧菩薩義分為四：一明菩薩名、二明所居國土、三明隨位佛果之號、四明從所來方。一明菩薩名者，所以名勝慧，為明隨位進修更明淨故，不移一法，勝前位故。二明世界名者，所以名寶華世界，此明忍波羅蜜以得一切諸佛之智慧，以道體而能行忍行。華者行也，明以忍行莊嚴智慧法身。三明佛果之號，所以佛號不動月者，以得理成行，達心境而無可動故，明能堪忍也。月者清涼義。四明從所來方者，是西方之眾，以西方為秋、為殺、為苦諦，以慈悲位在中。如十迴向中善財見觀音在金剛山之西，為明金為殺位，以表眾苦之處以修其慈忍。以是義故，菩薩名勝慧、世界名寶華、佛號不動月，總明得法成忍之力用勝故。此是寶華義，此是修行住對治法也，此是善財見善住比丘得無礙法門，以能忍故。

The meaning of the third, the Bodhisattva Utkṛṣṭamati (Sheng hui), is divided into four: first, explaining the bodhisattva's name; second, explaining the land of residence; third, explaining the title of the Buddha-fruit corresponding to the stage; fourth, explaining the direction from which he comes. First, explaining the bodhisattva's name: he is named Utkṛṣṭamati (Superior Wisdom) because, in progressing through the stages, [his realization] becomes even more lucid and pure; without displacing a single phenomenon, he surpasses the preceding stage. Second, explaining the name of the world: it is named the Ratnapuṣpa (Jeweled Flower) World because this illustrates using the kṣānti-pāramitā to attain the wisdom of all Buddhas, able to practice the conduct of forbearance by means of the essence of the Way. 'Flower' means practice; it illustrates using the practice of forbearance to adorn the dharmakāya of wisdom. Third, explaining the title of the Buddha-fruit: the Buddha is named Acalacandra (Immovable Moon) because, having attained the principle, practice is perfected, and penetrating mind and objects there is nothing that can move [him]; this illustrates being able to endure. 'Moon' means the cooling [aspect]. Fourth, explaining the direction from which he comes: he is among the assembly of the west, because the west corresponds to autumn, to destruction, and to the truth of suffering, while the position of loving-kindness and compassion lies within it. Just as in the ten dedications of merit Sudhana visits Avalokiteśvara to the west of the Diamond Mountain: this shows that metal corresponds to destruction, symbolizing the cultivation of compassionate forbearance in the very place of manifold sufferings. For these reasons, the bodhisattva is named Utkṛṣṭamati, the world is named Ratnapuṣpa, and the Buddha is named Acalacandra, altogether illustrating the superior power and function of realizing phenomena and perfecting forbearance. This is the meaning of the jeweled flower; this is the remedial Dharma-gate for the abode of cultivation. This corresponds to Sudhana's meeting with the bhikṣu Supratiṣṭhita, who attained the unimpeded Dharma-gate because of being able to endure.