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Buddha Speaks: The Buddha Mother Treasure Virtue Treasury Prajnaparamita Sutra (English | 中文 | བོད་ཡིག)

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佛母宝德藏般若伽陀聚集品第二十九 “大菩萨修四禅定,  如所爱乐而无住,  或复不住于四禅,  当得最上之菩提。  得最般若住禅定,  四无色等三摩地,  为得最上大禅定,  而复不学诸漏尽。  此功德藏未曾有,  行三摩地而无相,  住彼不破于我见,  有心所思生欲界。  譬如南阎浮提人,  未生诸天生北洲,  见彼境界而求生,  作彼住已而复还。  菩萨所修之功德,  三摩地行而相应,  虽同凡夫住欲界,  由如莲华不着水。  菩萨度脱于众生,  圆满净土波罗蜜,  不求生于无色界,  而求菩提波罗蜜。  譬如天人获宝藏,  虽得不生爱乐心,  或言天人而起心,  欲收彼宝不可得。  大智菩萨不乐住,  四禅寂静三摩地,  出彼寂静三摩地,  而入欲界为世间。  若菩萨行三摩地,  不乐罗汉及缘觉,  乃至散乱 现代汉语译本 所生之法,般若(prajna,智慧)的体性既不增加也不减少。 世间上、中、下等各种众生,一切都从无明(avidya,对实相的无知)而生。 因缘和合而转变为痛苦的身体,无明本身既不增加也不减少。 乃至各种方便法门,都从般若(prajna,智慧)所生出。 这些方便法门随着因缘而转变,而般若(prajna,智慧)的体性既不增加也不减少。 菩萨了知十二因缘(dvadasanga-pratitya-samutpada,十二种相互依存的因果关系),乃至般若(prajna,智慧)的体性既不增加也不减少。 如同太阳在云中放出光明,破除无明(avidya,对实相的无知)的障碍,证得菩提(bodhi,觉悟)。 佛母宝德藏般若伽陀聚集品第二十九 ‘大菩萨修习四禅定(dhyana,禅那),随其所爱乐而无所执着。 或者不住于四禅定(dhyana,禅那),当能获得最上的菩提(bodhi,觉悟)。’ ‘获得最上般若(prajna,智慧)而安住于禅定(dhyana,禅那),四无色定(arupa-samapatti,四种无色界的禅定)等三摩地(samadhi,禅定), 为了获得最上的大禅定(dhyana,禅那),却不修学诸漏尽(asrava-ksaya,断除烦恼)。’ ‘此功德藏是未曾有过的,在三摩地(samadhi,禅定)中修行而无相。 安住于此而不破除我见(atma-drsti,对自我的执着),有心所思而生于欲界(kama-dhatu,欲望界)。’ ‘譬如南阎浮提(Jambudvipa,我们所居住的这个世界)的人,未生于诸天而生于北俱卢洲(Uttarakuru,四大洲之一), 见到那里的境界而求生,在那里安住之后又返回。’ ‘菩萨所修的功德,与三摩地(samadhi,禅定)的修行相应, 虽然如同凡夫一样安住于欲界(kama-dhatu,欲望界),却如同莲花一样不沾染水。’ ‘菩萨度脱众生,圆满净土(buddha-ksetra,佛的净土)的波罗蜜(paramita,到达彼岸), 不求生于无色界(arupa-dhatu,无色界),而求菩提(bodhi,觉悟)的波罗蜜(paramita,到达彼岸)。’ ‘譬如天人获得宝藏,虽然得到却不生爱乐之心, 或者说天人起了贪心,想要收取那些宝藏却不可得。’ ‘大智菩萨不乐于安住,在四禅定(dhyana,禅那)寂静的三摩地(samadhi,禅定)中, 从那寂静的三摩地(samadhi,禅定)中出来,而进入欲界(kama-dhatu,欲望界)为了利益世间。’ ‘若菩萨修行三摩地(samadhi,禅定),不乐于成为罗汉(arhat,阿罗汉)和缘觉(pratyekabuddha,辟支佛), 乃至散乱(viksepa,心散乱)。’

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English version That which is born, the nature of prajna (wisdom) neither increases nor decreases. The beings of the world, whether superior, middling, or inferior, all arise from avidya (ignorance). Due to the aggregation of causes and conditions, the suffering body is transformed, yet avidya (ignorance) neither increases nor decreases. Even the various expedient dharma gates all arise from prajna (wisdom). These expedient dharmas transform according to conditions, while the nature of prajna (wisdom) neither increases nor decreases. Bodhisattvas understand the twelve links of dependent origination (dvadasanga-pratitya-samutpada), and even prajna (wisdom) neither increases nor decreases. Like the sun shining its light through the clouds, it breaks through the obstacles of avidya (ignorance) and attains bodhi (enlightenment). Chapter Twenty-Nine: The Collection of Prajna Gathas from the Treasury of the Mother Buddha's Merits 'Great Bodhisattvas cultivate the four dhyanas (meditative absorptions), abiding without attachment according to their preferences. Or, not abiding in the four dhyanas, they will attain the supreme bodhi (enlightenment).' 'Having attained the supreme prajna (wisdom) and abiding in dhyana (meditative absorption), the samadhis (meditative concentrations) such as the four arupa-samapattis (formless absorptions), in order to attain the supreme great dhyana (meditative absorption), they do not study the exhaustion of all outflows (asrava-ksaya).' 'This treasury of merit is unprecedented, practicing samadhi (meditative concentration) without form. Abiding in this without breaking the view of self (atma-drsti), with thoughts arising in the kama-dhatu (desire realm).' 'For example, people of Jambudvipa (the world we live in), not born in the heavens but born in Uttarakuru (one of the four great continents), seeing the realms there, seek to be born there, and after abiding there, they return.' 'The merits cultivated by Bodhisattvas are in accordance with the practice of samadhi (meditative concentration), although they abide in the kama-dhatu (desire realm) like ordinary beings, they are like a lotus flower that does not adhere to water.' 'Bodhisattvas liberate sentient beings, perfecting the paramita (perfection) of the pure land (buddha-ksetra), not seeking birth in the arupa-dhatu (formless realm), but seeking the paramita (perfection) of bodhi (enlightenment).' 'For example, heavenly beings obtain treasures, but although they obtain them, they do not develop attachment, or it can be said that heavenly beings develop greed, wanting to collect those treasures but cannot obtain them.' 'Great wise Bodhisattvas do not delight in abiding in the quiet samadhi (meditative concentration) of the four dhyanas (meditative absorptions), emerging from that quiet samadhi (meditative concentration), they enter the kama-dhatu (desire realm) for the benefit of the world.' 'If Bodhisattvas practice samadhi (meditative concentration), they do not delight in becoming arhats (worthy ones) or pratyekabuddhas (solitary realizers), even in distraction (viksepa).' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 凶恶心,  无知迷乱无功德。  色声香味触五欲,  及彼缘觉声闻等,  如是之法悉远离,  等引不离菩提心。  菩萨一向为众生,  修行精进波罗蜜,  由如奴仆事其主,  利于众生亦如是。  如仆事主心专注,  虽被瞋辱而无对,  凡所动止常在心,  唯恐彼主责其过。  菩萨为求佛菩提,  如奴事主利众生,  证得无上菩提已,  利生如火烧草木。  昼夜勤行利他行,  利已内心无我相,  如母爱子常卫护,  寒暑虽苦心无倦。

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佛母宝德藏般若伽陀常欢喜品第三十 “菩萨爱乐为众生,  修治佛刹清净行,  恒行精进波罗蜜,  无如微尘心退倦。  大智菩萨俱胝劫,  久修苦行为菩提,  不离精进波罗蜜,  无懈怠心终得证。  从初发心为菩提,  乃至得获寂静证,  恒于昼夜行精进,  大智菩萨应如是。  有言能破于须弥,  方证无上菩提果,  闻已懈怠而退心,  是彼菩萨之过失。  大智菩萨闻是言,  谓须弥卢甚微小,  于一念间可破坏,  亦不住证佛菩提。  于身心语行精进,  度脱世间作大利,  或着我相起懈怠,  而不能证佛菩提。  无身心相无众生,  离诸相住不二法,  为求无 现代汉语译本 凶恶的心,是无知、迷惑且没有功德的。 对于色、声、香、味、触这五种欲望,以及那些缘觉(Pratyekabuddha,独自觉悟者)和声闻(Śrāvaka,听闻佛法而修行者)等, 菩萨应当远离所有这些法,保持等引(Samādhi,禅定)而不离菩提心(Bodhi-citta,觉悟之心)。 菩萨始终为了众生,修行精进波罗蜜(Vīrya-pāramitā,精进的完美), 就像奴仆侍奉他的主人一样,利益众生也是如此。 就像奴仆侍奉主人时心无旁骛,即使被责骂侮辱也不会反抗, 他的一举一动都时刻放在心上,唯恐他的主人责备他的过失。 菩萨为了求得佛的菩提(Buddha-bodhi,佛的觉悟),像奴仆侍奉主人一样利益众生, 证得无上菩提(Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi,无上正等正觉)之后,利益众生就像火烧草木一样迅速。 日夜勤奋地进行利他行为,内心没有我相(Atman,自我), 就像母亲爱护孩子一样,即使寒冷或炎热,内心也不会感到疲倦。 《佛母宝德藏般若伽陀常欢喜品》第三十 ‘菩萨喜爱为了众生,修治佛刹(Buddha-kṣetra,佛的净土)的清净行为, 恒常修行精进波罗蜜,没有像微尘般的心退缩或疲倦。 大智菩萨(Mahā-prajña-bodhisattva,具有大智慧的菩萨)在无数劫(Kalpa,时间单位)中,长期修行苦行为了菩提, 不离精进波罗蜜,没有懈怠的心,最终才能证得。 从最初发菩提心(Bodhi-citta,觉悟之心)为了菩提,直到获得寂静的证悟, 恒常在白天和夜晚修行精进,大智菩萨应当如此。 有人说,能够摧毁须弥山(Sumeru,佛教中的圣山),才能证得无上菩提果(Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi-phala,无上正等正觉的果实), 听到这话就懈怠退缩,这是菩萨的过失。 大智菩萨听到这话,认为须弥山非常微小, 在一念之间就可以摧毁,也不会因此而停止证得佛的菩提。 在身、心、语上修行精进,度脱世间,做出巨大的利益, 如果执着于我相而产生懈怠,就不能证得佛的菩提。 没有身相、心相,也没有众生相,远离一切相,安住于不二法(Advaya-dharma,非二元的真理), 为了求得无上菩提,应当精进修行。’

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English version A malicious mind is ignorant, confused, and without merit. Regarding the five desires of form, sound, smell, taste, and touch, as well as those Pratyekabuddhas (those who achieve enlightenment on their own) and Śrāvakas (those who achieve enlightenment by hearing the teachings), Bodhisattvas should distance themselves from all these dharmas, maintaining samādhi (meditative absorption) without straying from bodhi-citta (the mind of enlightenment). Bodhisattvas are always for the sake of sentient beings, practicing the perfection of vigor (vīrya-pāramitā), Just as a servant serves his master, so too is it to benefit sentient beings. Just as a servant is focused when serving his master, and does not retaliate even when scolded or insulted, His every action is always kept in mind, fearing that his master will blame him for his faults. Bodhisattvas, in order to seek the Buddha's bodhi (Buddha-bodhi, the enlightenment of a Buddha), benefit sentient beings like a servant serving his master, Having attained anuttara-samyak-sambodhi (supreme perfect enlightenment), benefiting sentient beings is as swift as fire burning grass and trees. Diligently performing altruistic actions day and night, with no sense of self (ātman) in their hearts, Just like a mother protects her child, even in cold or heat, their hearts do not tire. The Thirtieth Chapter: The Ever Joyful Chapter of the Prajñā Gāthā of the Mother of Buddhas, the Treasure of Virtues 'Bodhisattvas delight in purifying the Buddha-kṣetra (Buddha's pure land) for the sake of sentient beings, Constantly practicing the perfection of vigor, without a mind that retreats or tires like a speck of dust. Great wisdom Bodhisattvas (Mahā-prajña-bodhisattva), over countless kalpas (eons), have long practiced austerities for bodhi, Without straying from the perfection of vigor, and without a lazy mind, they will eventually attain enlightenment. From the initial arising of bodhi-citta (mind of enlightenment) for bodhi, until the attainment of peaceful enlightenment, Constantly practicing vigor day and night, great wisdom Bodhisattvas should be like this. Some say that only by being able to destroy Mount Sumeru (the sacred mountain in Buddhism) can one attain the fruit of anuttara-samyak-sambodhi (supreme perfect enlightenment), Hearing this and becoming lazy and retreating is the fault of that Bodhisattva. Great wisdom Bodhisattvas, hearing this, consider Mount Sumeru to be very small, And that it can be destroyed in a single thought, and will not stop them from attaining the Buddha's bodhi. Practicing vigor in body, mind, and speech, liberating the world and creating great benefit, If one clings to the notion of self and becomes lazy, one cannot attain the Buddha's bodhi. Without the appearance of body or mind, nor the appearance of sentient beings, dwelling in non-duality (advaya-dharma) by being free from all appearances, In order to seek supreme bodhi, one should practice diligently.' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 上佛菩提,  是行精进波罗蜜。  大智菩萨行利乐,  令人闻言悉欢喜,  说法无说无听人,  名最上忍波罗蜜。  譬如宝满三千界,  施佛缘觉及罗汉,  不如知法忍功德,  百千万分不及一。  持忍菩萨得清净,  三十二相到彼岸,  一切众生悉爱乐,  闻法信受而调伏。  或有众生以栴檀,  涂菩萨身为供养,  或有持火遍烧然,  行平等心无瞋喜。  大智菩萨持是忍,  或为缘觉及声闻,  乃至世间诸众生,  悉皆回向佛菩提。  譬如世间贪五欲,  甘忍三涂无边苦,  菩萨为求佛菩提,  今何不勤持忍辱。  割截首足劓耳鼻,  禁缚捶拷诸楚毒,  如是苦恼悉能忍,  是住忍辱波罗蜜。

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佛母宝德藏般若伽陀出法品第三十一 “持戒当得高名称,  亦复证得三摩地,  持戒为利诸众生,  后当证于佛菩提。  心重缘觉及声闻,  及见破戒说他过,  虽实持戒为菩提,  是名持戒行五欲。  欲证菩提功德法,  持戒具足行利乐,  若行毁破于尸罗,  是则灭坏于菩提。  菩萨虽乐受五欲,  归命佛法及圣众,  念我当证一切智,  是住尸罗波罗蜜。  菩萨经历俱胝劫,  奉行十善无间断,  心乐 现代汉语译本 向上追求佛的菩提(buddhi,觉悟),这是修行精进波罗蜜(pāramitā,到彼岸)的体现。 大智慧的菩萨以利益众生为修行,使听闻佛法的人都心生欢喜。 说法时,既没有说法的人,也没有听法的人,这被称为最上忍波罗蜜(kṣānti-pāramitā,忍辱到彼岸)。 譬如用充满三千大千世界的珍宝,布施给佛、缘觉(pratyekabuddha,独觉)和罗汉(arhat,阿罗汉), 也不如了解法忍的功德,其功德连百分之一、千分之一、万分之一都比不上。 持忍的菩萨能够得到清净,具足三十二相(lakṣaṇa,佛的三十二种殊胜相貌)到达彼岸, 一切众生都喜爱他,听闻佛法后信受并被调伏。 或者有众生用栴檀(candana,一种香木)涂抹菩萨的身体作为供养, 或者有人持火遍身烧灼,菩萨都能以平等心对待,不起嗔恨和欢喜。 大智慧的菩萨秉持这种忍辱,或者为了缘觉和声闻(śrāvaka,听闻佛法而修行的人), 乃至为了世间一切众生,都将功德回向于佛的菩提。 譬如世间人贪恋五欲(kāma,色、声、香、味、触),甘愿忍受三恶道(durgati,地狱、饿鬼、畜生)无边的痛苦, 菩萨为了求得佛的菩提,为何不勤勉地持守忍辱呢? 即使被割截头足、割掉耳鼻、捆绑鞭打、遭受各种酷刑, 菩萨都能忍受这些苦恼,这就是安住于忍辱波罗蜜。 《佛母宝德藏般若伽陀出法品》第三十一 持戒能够得到高尚的声誉,也能够证得三摩地(samādhi,禅定), 持戒是为了利益一切众生,最终能够证得佛的菩提。 如果内心重视缘觉和声闻,或者看到破戒的人就说他的过失, 即使是为了菩提而持戒,也只是名为持戒而行五欲。 想要证得菩提的功德法,就要持戒圆满并以利益众生为修行, 如果行为毁坏了戒律(śīla,戒律),那就是灭坏了菩提。 菩萨虽然也乐于享受五欲,但会归命于佛、法和圣众(saṃgha,僧团), 并念及自己应当证得一切智(sarvajñatā,佛的智慧),这就是安住于尸罗波罗蜜(śīla-pāramitā,持戒到彼岸)。 菩萨经历无数劫,奉行十善(daśa kuśalāni,十种善行)没有间断, 内心欢喜