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We rely on the Dragon King’s power to avoid decline and trouble, and we can live peacefully at all times. The power of the Buddha's teachings is everywhere, so why must we seek a quiet place?’ At that time, the Dragon King answered the dragons, ‘If one does not observe desires, thoughts will not arise. If one is accustomed to clinging, they will arise again when encountering objects. It is like wet ground that easily becomes mud. If one is in a secluded place, the defiled mind will not be moved.’ Then, the Dragon King led his retinue to a secluded place in the mountains and forests, away from greed and anger. They constantly cultivated compassion and patience to refine themselves. They observed the fasting precepts for many days, and their bodies became weak and fatigued from abstaining from food. Some wicked people came to their dwelling place, and the dragon immediately awoke upon hearing the human voices. When these wicked people saw this, they were all shocked and said, ‘What is this treasure that has sprung up from the ground?’ The dragon thought to himself, ‘If I let those people see my true form, they would be frightened to death immediately, and that would ruin my current practice of the precepts.’ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 。是诸人等今来至此，必贪我身及断我命。” 时诸恶人复相谓曰：“我等入山经历多载，未曾见此如是形相，众彩交灿光耀人目，若得此皮当贡王者，必获重赏，不亦快乎！”即持利刀剥裂欲取。 尔时龙王以慈忍力，不生怨恨亦亡痛恼，即于是人生摄受想，三毒即灭。自慰其心：“不应吝惜，怨对卒至不可得脱。此诸人等今于我身，贪其赏货而行杀戮；我宁自死无返害彼，不令是人现身受苦。”时诸恶人奋力勇锐，执持利刀𠠍剖而去。是时龙王复自思惟：“若人无罪为他支解，忍受不报不生怨恨，当知此人是为正士，若于父母、兄弟、妻子能默忍者，此不足贵，若于怨害心不加报，默忍受者此乃为难。然我今者为利他故，应当默然而忍受之。我从无始生死已来，枉弃身命不知其几，未尝特然施于一人，愿未来世当与是人无量法财令满所愿。” 是时龙王既被剥已，遍体出血痛苦难堪，举身颤动不能自持，复有无量百千小虫，闻其身血悉来唼食。龙王乃曰：“此小虫等食我食者，愿当来世施汝法食。”尔时龙王身受楚痛，诸龙睹已皆生悲恼。王即誓言：“若我当来得成佛者，令我身皮顷得如故。”作是愿已自然平复。彼诸龙属生大欢喜。是为菩萨于恶道中，住慈忍力坚持净戒为若此也 现代汉语译本：‘这些人现在来到这里，一定是贪图我的身体，想要取我的性命。’ 当时，那些恶人又互相说道：‘我们进山多年，从未见过如此奇特的形貌，各种色彩交相辉映，光彩夺目。如果得到这张皮献给国王，必定会得到重赏，岂不快哉！’于是他们拿着锋利的刀，剥开龙王的皮，想要取走。 这时，龙王以慈悲忍耐的力量，不生怨恨，也没有痛苦烦恼，反而对这些人产生了摄受之心，三毒立刻消灭。他心里想：‘不应该吝惜身体，怨恨一旦产生就无法摆脱。这些人现在为了贪图赏赐而杀戮我；我宁愿自己死去，也不要反过来伤害他们，不让他们现在就遭受痛苦。’当时，那些恶人奋力勇猛，拿着锋利的刀剖开龙王的身体。这时，龙王又自己思量：‘如果一个人无罪却被他人肢解，能够忍受而不报复，不生怨恨，应当知道这个人是真正的修行人。如果对父母、兄弟、妻子能够默默忍受，这并不算难得，如果对怨恨伤害能够不加报复，默默忍受，这才是难能可贵。然而，我现在为了利益他人，应当默默忍受这一切。我从无始生死以来，白白抛弃的生命不知有多少，从未特意施舍给一个人，愿未来世能给予这些人无量的法财，让他们心满意足。’ 这时，龙王已经被剥皮，全身出血，痛苦难忍，浑身颤抖，不能自持。又有无数的小虫，闻到龙王的血腥味，都来吸食。龙王说道：‘这些小虫吃我的血肉，愿将来能施给你们法食。’这时，龙王身体遭受剧痛，众龙看到后都感到悲伤。龙王发誓说：‘如果我将来能够成佛，愿我的皮肤立刻恢复如初。’发完这个愿望，皮肤自然恢复如初。那些龙族眷属都非常欢喜。这就是菩萨在恶道之中，以慈悲忍耐的力量，坚持清净戒律的榜样。 English version: 'These people have come here now, surely they are greedy for my body and want to take my life.' At that time, those evil people said to each other, 'We have been in the mountains for many years and have never seen such a strange appearance, with various colors intermingling and dazzling. If we get this skin and offer it to the king, we will surely receive a great reward, wouldn't that be wonderful!' So they took sharp knives and peeled off the dragon king's skin, wanting to take it away. At this time, the dragon king, with the power of compassion and patience, did not harbor resentment or pain, but instead developed a sense of acceptance towards these people, and the three poisons immediately vanished. He thought in his heart, 'I should not be stingy with my body, for once resentment arises, it cannot be escaped. These people are now killing me for the sake of rewards; I would rather die myself than harm them in return, so that they do not suffer now.' At that time, those evil people exerted their strength and courage, holding sharp knives to cut open the dragon king's body. At this time, the dragon king thought to himself, 'If a person is innocent but is dismembered by others, and can endure without retaliation or resentment, it should be known that this person is a true practitioner. If one can silently endure towards parents, siblings, and spouse, it is not so difficult, but if one can endure without retaliation towards those who cause harm, that is truly precious. However, I should now silently endure all of this for the benefit of others. Since beginningless time, I have wasted countless lives, never having specifically given to anyone. I wish that in the future, I can give these people immeasurable Dharma wealth, so that they may be satisfied.' At this time, the dragon king had already been skinned, his whole body was bleeding, the pain was unbearable, and he was trembling all over, unable to control himself. There were also countless small insects that came to suck his blood upon smelling it. The dragon king said, 'These small insects are eating my flesh and blood, may I give you Dharma food in the future.' At this time, the dragon king was suffering severe pain, and the dragons were all saddened upon seeing this. The king then vowed, 'If I am able to become a Buddha in the future, may my skin be restored to its original state immediately.' After making this vow, his skin naturally returned to its original state. The dragon clan members were all very happy. This is the example of a Bodhisattva in the evil realms, who, with the power of compassion and patience, upholds pure precepts. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 。 慈力王刺身血施五夜叉缘起第八 尔时世尊在舍卫国祇洹精舍坐夏安居，时阿难陀于日中分食毕收钵，与诸比丘共诣林间，经行往来宴坐消息，乃相议曰：“今佛世尊出兴于世，甚为奇特，第一希有，于诸众生多所饶益。今此上首憍陈如等五大比丘，最初遇佛成等正觉，趣鹿野苑说四谛法，先得悟解。种何善本？有何因缘？初转法轮便能悟入，始击法鼓而先得闻，地神涌出报虚空神，已至诸天皆为作证，谓憍陈如已得了解。”作是念已即从座起，具以上事而白世尊。 是时如来语阿难曰：“汝所问者非无因缘。我于往昔怜愍彼故，曾刺身血济活其命，使除饥渴令得安乐，以是因缘于此生中，从我闻法先得悟解。” 尊者阿难复白佛言：“愿以其事开示未闻，令彼众会心得泰然。” 佛告阿难：“乃往古世经于无量阿僧祇劫，此阎浮提有一国王，其名慈力，有大名称福智深广，相貌端严，威神罕匹，统领八万四千小国，后妃眷属其数十千，二万臣佐共治政事。彼慈力王，久遇先佛植众善本，乐修慈行仁恕和平，于诸众生施之快乐，复起悲心矜恤贫窭，有苦众生皆蒙拯拔；复生喜心崇重贤者，常以爱语普令忻悦；复起舍心不生喜愠，于内外财而无悭吝，等视众生如一子想 现代汉语译本 慈力王刺身血施五夜叉缘起第八 当时，世尊在舍卫国的祇洹精舍安居过夏。阿难陀在中午用完餐，收好钵，与众比丘一同前往林间，来回经行，或坐下休息。他们相互议论说：‘如今佛陀出世，实在是非常奇特，极其稀有，对众生有极大的利益。现在，像憍陈如等五位大比丘，最初遇到佛陀就证得了正觉，在鹿野苑宣说四谛法，率先领悟。他们种下了什么善根？有什么因缘？初转法轮就能领悟，刚击响法鼓就先听闻，地神涌出向虚空神报告，乃至诸天都为之作证，说憍陈如已经了解了。’想到这里，他们就从座位上站起来，将以上的事情禀告了世尊。 这时，如来告诉阿难说：‘你所问的事情并非没有因缘。我在过去世怜悯他们，曾刺破身体的血来救活他们的性命，使他们解除饥渴，得到安乐。因为这个因缘，他们在此生中，从我听闻佛法，率先领悟。’ 尊者阿难又对佛说：‘希望您能将此事开示给尚未听闻的人，使大众的心能够安定。’ 佛告诉阿难：‘在过去无量阿僧祇劫之前，这个阎浮提有一位国王，名叫慈力，他有很大的名声，福德和智慧都非常深广，相貌端正庄严，威德神力无人能比。他统领着八万四千个小国，后宫妃嫔眷属有数万之多，还有两万名臣子共同治理国家。这位慈力王，很久以前就遇到过佛陀，种下了许多善根，喜欢修行慈悲的行为，仁爱宽恕，和平相处，给予众生快乐，又生起悲悯之心，怜悯贫穷困苦的人，所有受苦的众生都得到救助；又生起欢喜之心，崇敬贤能的人，常常用爱语使他们欢喜；又生起舍心，不产生喜悦或愤怒，对于内外财物都没有吝啬，平等看待众生如同自己的孩子。’ English version The Eighth Story of King Cili Sacrificing His Blood to Five Yakshas At that time, the World Honored One was dwelling in the Jeta Grove in Shravasti, observing the summer retreat. After finishing his midday meal, Ananda collected his bowl and, together with the other monks, went to the forest. They walked back and forth, and sat down to rest. They discussed among themselves, saying, ‘It is truly extraordinary and rare that the Buddha has appeared in the world, bringing great benefit to all beings. Now, the five great monks, such as Ajnatakaundinya, were the first to encounter the Buddha and attain enlightenment. They preached the Four Noble Truths in the Deer Park and were the first to understand. What good roots did they plant? What were the causes and conditions? They were able to understand upon the first turning of the Dharma wheel, and they were the first to hear when the Dharma drum was struck. The earth gods emerged to report to the sky gods, and even the heavens bore witness, saying that Ajnatakaundinya had already understood.’ Having thought this, they rose from their seats and reported the matter to the World Honored One. At that time, the Tathagata said to Ananda, ‘There is a reason for what you ask. In the past, out of compassion for them, I pierced my body and used my blood to save their lives, relieving their hunger and thirst and bringing them peace. Because of this cause and condition, in this life, they were the first to understand the Dharma upon hearing it from me.’ Venerable Ananda then said to the Buddha, ‘May you please explain this matter to those who have not yet heard it, so that the minds of the assembly may be at peace.’ The Buddha told Ananda, ‘In the immeasurable asamkhya kalpas of the past, in this Jambudvipa, there was a king named Cili. He had great fame, profound blessings and wisdom, a dignified and handsome appearance, and unparalleled majestic power. He ruled over 84,000 small kingdoms, had tens of thousands of consorts and attendants, and 20,000 ministers who jointly governed the country. This King Cili had long ago encountered previous Buddhas and planted many good roots. He enjoyed practicing compassion, being kind and forgiving, and living in peace. He gave happiness to all beings, and he also arose with a compassionate heart, pitying the poor and suffering. All suffering beings were rescued. He also arose with a joyful heart, respecting the virtuous, and always using loving words to make them happy. He also arose with a heart of equanimity, not giving rise to joy or anger, and he was not stingy with internal or external wealth, treating all beings as if they were his own children.’ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 。如是修作四平等行，于多劫中未尝懈废。复以十善诱掖臣庶，各各遵承严持清洁，国土安泰靡不相庆。有诸疫鬼及五夜叉，常啖血气触恼于人，由彼皆修十善之行，净身、语、意众殃消殄，诸天善神常为守护，设有邪魅诸恶鬼神，虽怀损害而不得便。 “时五夜叉来诣王所，咸作是言：‘我等徒属仰人血气得全躯命，由王教导一切人民皆修十善，我辈从此不得所食，饥渴顿乏求活无路。大王慈德救诸苦恼，独于我曹不施恩惠。’王闻是说，极伤悯之，即自思惟：‘夜叉之徒唯饮人血，作何方计满其所求？当破我身可能济彼。’乃刺五处，血即迸流。时五夜叉各持器至取之而饮，既饱且喜。王乃语曰：‘我以身血救汝之命，若充足者吾无所希，唯修十善则为报恩，愿未来世我成佛时，最初说法先度汝等，以甘露味除汝三毒，诸欲饥渴令得清净。’” 佛告阿难：“欲知往昔慈力王者，岂异人乎？我身是也。五夜叉者，今此会中憍陈如等五比丘是。由我宿昔本愿力故，今得成佛，于鹿野苑初转法轮，最先悟解，得尽苦际成阿罗汉，是时始有佛、法、僧宝差别名字出现世间。” 时诸大众闻佛所说，皆大欢喜，作礼而退 现代汉语译本：如果这样修习四种平等行为，在多劫之中不曾懈怠废止。又用十善来引导臣民，使他们各自遵从并严格保持清净，国家安宁，没有不互相庆贺的。有一些疫鬼和五夜叉，常常吸食血气来侵扰人们，由于他们都修习十善的行为，净化身、语、意，各种灾祸都消灭了，诸天善神常常守护他们，即使有邪恶的鬼神，虽然怀有损害之心，也无法得逞。 当时，五夜叉来到国王那里，都这样说：‘我们这些眷属仰仗吸食人的血气才能保全性命，由于大王教导所有人民都修习十善，我们从此得不到食物，饥渴交加，求生无路。大王慈悲仁德，救济各种苦恼，唯独对我们不施恩惠。’国王听到这些话，非常伤心怜悯他们，就自己思量：‘夜叉之徒只能饮用人血，用什么办法才能满足他们的需求呢？或许可以破开我的身体来救济他们。’于是刺破身体的五个地方，血立刻喷涌而出。当时，五夜叉各自拿着器皿来取血饮用，既饱足又欢喜。国王就对他们说：‘我用身体的血来救你们的性命，如果足够了，我别无所求，只希望你们修习十