大毘盧遮那經供養次第法疏 1.10

1.10

Regarding the second section, the two lines "toward all supreme vows fulfilling siddhi," and so forth, collectively represent the two jewels of Buddha and Saṅgha. The verse "they, etc.," specifically explains them. "The form of mantra" is the body adorned with the syllables of mantras. "The various mudrās and deportments in which one abides" clarifies mudrās and lying on the right side. "The path that is traversed" is the svabhāva of the dharmadhātu. "Vaipulya vehicle" refers to the Mahāvairocana Sūtra. The above has concluded the explanation of sincere faith in the Triratna. Question: What is the meaning of taking refuge and paying homage to the Triratna here versus paying homage to the Buddha jewel in the initial section? Answer: The initial section shows Mañjuśrī paying homage himself; here it clarifies the model for practitioners of later generations. Question: Does Mañjuśrī pay homage to the Triratna or not? Answer: He pays homage. When it says "I rely on the Mahāvairocana Sūtra," this is paying homage to the Dharma. Not slighting his own person is paying homage to the Saṅgha. The Triratna of identical essence can thus be understood.