新華嚴經論 16.2

16.2

1. Analyzing the meaning of the verses: Among these ten lines of verse, the first two lines praise the Dharma King as having only one Dharma, one body, and one wisdom. In the eight lines of verse that follow, the general meaning has four points: First, praising the differentiated Buddha lands as being formed by the original mind of dedication of merit. This is to explain that the mind of dedication of merit adapts to capacities to benefit beings, and the bodies, lands, and teaching manners all adapt to capacities. Second, explaining that the realm of the Buddhas' own retribution is not something seen only upon practicing the cause. Third, explaining that the differentiated phenomena of sentient beings are entirely due to the distinct mental actions of sentient beings; according to their own minds they see differences, which are not distinctions in the Buddha. Fourth, explaining that the Buddha's spiritual power can manifest the Dharma in accordance with capacities.