English
After passing as many kalpas as sixty Ganges sands, in the world called "Essence of Utterly Pure Qualities of Wisdom Water," one will attain perfect enlightenment as the supreme Buddha called "Wisdom Vajra Fully Shining Crown of Power." Thus it is said. This is the eighth chapter, the chapter on the realization of the noble Samantabhadra. ༈ Thus, even a slight arising of joyful faith in the manner of liberation of these great Bodhisattva princes becomes the basis for immeasurable accumulations of merit. Relying on pure faith, the arising of faith that desires to accomplish such conduct oneself is the root of the Great Vehicle path. The liberation of Bodhisattvas is like an ocean, without falling into decline, one will certainly become a Buddha, this must be understood without any doubt. By properly entering the path with the faith of aspiration, the unwavering faith in the Great Vehicle path and its result becomes strength. Gradually, one becomes endowed with the same fortune as these great Bodhisattva princes, and eventually one will attain the wisdom of omniscience. Therefore, aiming to be the cause and condition of faith, these accounts of the realization of the eight close great sons are gathered from the treasury of the precious words of the Tathagatas and arranged in one place by Mipham Namgyal, may all sentient beings equal to space attain mastery over all the qualities of virtue that are equal to the eight Bodhisattva princes. May the aspiration, activities, prayers, wisdom, love, and power of the eight close great sons, and the illusion of supreme wisdom, be just like that, may I and others become like that. Good! Auspiciousness! ༈ Om Svasti! The power of pure white qualities and auspiciousness is like the sun, the dawn of faith is what leads us near. If the minds of sentient beings are not moistened with faith and respect, even the sharp light of compassion cannot ripen them. Therefore, in order to nourish the seeds that will grow, the skillful guide Manjushri Ajita has gathered from the precious island of sutras and tantras this garland of jewels that tells of realization and gives joy and good fortune. This is a talk that is hard to hear for many eons, but hearing it is meaningful.
Chinese
凡所见者皆为佛子之追随， 超越二边乃大乘道之身。 圆满不住轮回寂灭证菩提， 稀有法云普照之境地。 此亦建于法藏汇聚之园林， 无量福德愿令所系众生， 皆能效学佛子如海之行持。 我亦生生世世于文殊上师， 语之光明中蒙受护佑法眼明。 以信出离及悲心富饶自相续， 愿以大乘道调伏所化诸有情。 吉祥圆满！ 大菩萨八大近子之传记珍宝鬘。麦彭仁波切著。
English
Those who see are all followers of the Buddha's sons, Transcending the two extremes is the body of the Great Vehicle path. Perfectly not abiding in samsara or nirvana, attaining enlightenment, A wondrous realm where clouds of Dharma radiate everywhere. This is also built in a garden where Dharma treasures gather, May limitless merit connect with all beings, May all emulate the ocean-like conduct of the Buddha's sons. May I, in all my lives, be under the care of Manjushri Guru, Protected by the light of his speech, with clear Dharma eyes. Enriched in my being with faith, renunciation, and compassion, May I transform beings to be tamed by the Great Vehicle path. May it be virtuous! The Garland of Jewels: A Biography of the Eight Great Close Sons of the Great Bodhisattvas. Written by Mipham.