新華嚴經論 37.6

37.6

In the second [part], recommending his virtues and directing advancement, from "Just as all bodhisattvas..." down to "took his leave and departed," there are ten lines of sūtra text, divided broadly into five gates: first, recommending his virtues and directing advancement; second, indicating the direction where the kalyāṇamitra dwells; third, citing the name of the city where the kalyāṇamitra resides, called "Delightful"; fourth, citing the name of the kalyāṇamitra, called Anupamaśrī; fifth, paying homage and taking leave. The city being named "Delightful" is because the elder is skilled at adjudicating the various affairs of the human world and can also preach the supramundane Dharma, so that sentient beings take delight in him and do not abandon him; hence the city is named Delightful. The elder is named Anupamaśrī: this is the gate of the patience pāramitā; among the myriad practices, patience is supreme, and furthermore his virtues and arts surpass the worldly, so he is named Anupamaśrī. The remaining practices are explained in accordance with what was said above in praising his virtues.