新華嚴經論 25.7

25.7

Sixth, from "O sons of the Buddha" down to "and spoke verses, saying" there are thirty and a half lines of the sūtra text, which are further divided within this section into six passages. 1. From "O sons of the Buddha" down to "cultivate practice according to one's power" there are six and a half lines of the sūtra text, explaining the passage on this bodhisattva, through the power of vows, being able to see many Buddhas, make offerings, and hear the Dharma. 2. From "This bodhisattva" down to "becomes increasingly brighter and purer" there are four and a half lines of the sūtra text, explaining the passage on contemplating dharmas and untying bonds. 3. From "O sons of the Buddha" down to "becomes increasingly brighter and purer" there are three lines of the sūtra text, explaining the passage on using the simile of refining gold, where gold is compared to the increasing brightness and purity of the preparatory wisdom of the bodhisattva ground. 4. From "This bodhisattva" down to "all become increasingly pure" there are three lines of the sūtra text, explaining the passage on the thirteen kinds of minds of forbearance and gentleness becoming increasingly brighter and purer. 5. From "This bodhisattva" down to "according to one's power and according to one's capacity" there is one and a half lines of the sūtra text, explaining the passage on the dharmas practiced by a bodhisattva of this stage. 6. From "O sons of the Buddha" down to "cannot be counted or known" there are ten and a half lines of the sūtra text, explaining the passage on this stage of the bodhisattva receiving the office and, relying on concentration, seeing a measureless number of Buddhas.