新華嚴經論 16.35

16.35

As for the first, 'explaining the chapter title': because the ten bodhisattvas, such as Dharmamati, each using the Dharma of advancing in practice corresponding to their own stage, also personally praised it with verses to enable bodhisattvas at the conclusion of faith to emulate it and achieve awakening and entry, this chapter is named 'Verses of Praise'. It clarifies that the Buddhas of past and present collectively assemble in this wisdom palace and compassion mansion, jointly meeting the Buddhas of past and present, and that oneself is a future Buddha whose path accords with the ancient Buddhas.