華嚴發菩提心章 1.86

1.86

Moreover, among the preceding four phrases, the eight gates of the first two phrases all eliminate emotional attachments and reveal understanding. The single gate of the third phrase brings understanding to its conclusion and approaches practice. The single gate of the fourth phrase genuinely establishes the substance of practice. If one does not clearly penetrate the preceding understanding, there is no way to tread upon it and accomplish this practice. If one does not understand that in this practice the Dharma transcends the preceding understanding, there is no way to accomplish correct understanding. If one clings to understanding and does not let go, there is no way to enter this correct practice. Therefore, practice is accomplished through understanding, and when practice arises, understanding is severed.