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此为菩萨大士难及之教。所以者何？其忍世界多有患难。” 又问：“何患？” 世尊答曰：“柔音软响！使贤者身寿于那术亿百千劫闻受无数诸佛国土本命极长，不可穷究，共计忍界怀淫、怒、痴无量恶法而不可尽。今吾口说彼人罪福因缘所著，又以佛慧了了分别，其忍世界瑕秽之垢，未央可竟。” 尔时，柔音软响菩萨大士三反扬声而叹颂曰： “妙哉能仁如来！最慈师子人中之王！道德巍巍无所挂碍，念世尊明肃然恭敬。因本功德其意之愿，而为众生乃忍劳谦讲说道义，除淫、怒、痴无量蹇法，教发声闻、缘觉之心，开化以渐使逮佛圣。显道深慧用一切故，游众德本，志无荣冀。” 诸菩萨等取七宝华——其色光耀，无数百千，清净无埃；又无量叶生金刚茎，其华之藕上犹交露，微妙栴檀众宝合成，璎珞分布而为庄严——心达眼明宿之本德，所发兴化现雅圣行，犹如幻化，欣悦盛意，踊在虚空，手执此华，遥向释迦文如来、至真、等正觉顾彼忍界一心散华，如雨宝盖、缯彩、幢幡，秉志供养能仁如来。已散众香，而烧栴檀、杂香、捣香，自于彼土五心投地，西向稽首应时赞曰：“南无能仁佛、等正觉及彼忍界菩萨大士！无极德铠志于精进，意无慢恣德备巍巍。其心究竟极尊圣妙 现代汉语译本： 这是菩萨大士难以企及的教诲。为什么呢？因为这个忍界（指我们所处的世界）充满了苦难。 又问：‘有什么苦难呢？’ 世尊回答说：‘柔音软响（菩萨名）！即使贤者能够在那术（极大的数字单位）亿百千劫的时间里，听到无数佛国中寿命极长的诸佛说法，也无法穷尽计算。他们共同生活在这个忍界，心中怀有淫欲、嗔怒、愚痴等无量恶法，永远无法消除。现在我口中所说的，是关于这些人所造的罪业和福报的因缘，并且用佛的智慧明明白白地加以分别。这个忍界中的污垢和瑕疵，是永远无法彻底清除的。’ 这时，柔音软响菩萨大士三次高声赞叹道： ‘太奇妙了，能仁如来（佛的称号）！您是最慈悲的狮子，是人中之王！您的道德高尚，没有任何障碍，我心中对世尊充满了敬畏和恭敬。您因为本来的功德和愿力，为了众生而忍受劳苦，谦虚地讲说道义，去除淫欲、嗔怒、愚痴等无量障碍之法，教导声闻（听闻佛法而修行的人）、缘觉（通过观察因缘而觉悟的人）发心，逐渐开化他们，使他们最终达到佛的境界。您显现深奥的智慧，运用一切方法，游历于各种功德的根本，心中没有任何追求名利的欲望。’ 诸位菩萨等取出七宝华——这些花色泽光亮，数量无数百千，清净无尘；又有无量叶子生长在金刚茎上，花朵的莲藕上还带着露水，由微妙的栴檀和各种珍宝合成，璎珞分布，庄严无比——他们心明眼亮，通达宿世的功德，所发起的教化，显现出高雅神圣的行为，如同幻化一般，心中充满喜悦，踊跃在虚空中，手持这些花朵，遥向释迦文如来（佛的称号）、至真（佛的称号）、等正觉（佛的称号）顾视着这个忍界，一心散花，如同雨落宝盖、彩绸、幢幡，秉持着虔诚的志向供养能仁如来。散完众香之后，又焚烧栴檀、杂香、捣香，在他们所在的国土上五体投地，向西稽首，同时赞叹道：‘南无（皈依）能仁佛、等正觉以及这个忍界的菩萨大士！你们拥有无上的功德铠甲，志向精进，心中没有傲慢放纵，道德完美高尚。你们的心境究竟达到了至高无上的圣妙境界！’
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English version: This is a teaching that is difficult for Bodhisattvas Mahasattvas to attain. Why is that? Because this Sahā world (referring to the world we live in) is full of suffering. Again, it was asked: 'What suffering?' The World Honored One replied: 'Gentle Sound Soft Resonance (a Bodhisattva's name)! Even if a wise person could hear the teachings of countless Buddhas in countless Buddha lands with extremely long lifespans for as many kalpas (an extremely long period of time) as there are grains of sand in the Ganges River, they could not exhaustively calculate it. They live together in this Sahā world, harboring immeasurable evil dharmas such as lust, anger, and ignorance, which can never be eliminated. What I am now speaking of are the causes and conditions of the karmic consequences of these people's sins and merits, and I am clearly distinguishing them with the wisdom of a Buddha. The filth and blemishes of this Sahā world can never be completely cleansed.' At that time, the Bodhisattva Mahasattva Gentle Sound Soft Resonance thrice raised his voice and praised: 'How wonderful, the Able Sage Tathagata (an epithet of the Buddha)! You are the most compassionate lion, the king among men! Your virtue is lofty, without any obstacles, and my heart is filled with awe and reverence for the World Honored One. Because of your original merits and vows, you endure hardship for the sake of sentient beings, humbly teaching the Dharma, removing the immeasurable obstacles of lust, anger, and ignorance, guiding the Śrāvakas (those who hear the Buddha's teachings and practice), and Pratyekabuddhas (those who attain enlightenment through their own observation of causality) to awaken their minds, gradually enlightening them, so that they may ultimately reach the state of Buddhahood. You manifest profound wisdom, employing all means, traveling to the root of all merits, without any desire for fame or gain in your heart.' The Bodhisattvas and others took out seven-jeweled flowers—these flowers were bright in color, countless in number, pure and without dust; and countless leaves grew on diamond stems, the lotus of the flowers still bearing dew, made of exquisite sandalwood and various treasures, with garlands distributed, incomparably magnificent—their minds were clear and their eyes were bright, understanding the merits of their past lives, the teachings they initiated, manifesting elegant and sacred actions, like illusions, their hearts filled with joy, leaping in the void, holding these flowers in their hands, facing the Śākyamuni Tathagata (an epithet of the Buddha), the Utterly True (an epithet of the Buddha), the Perfectly Enlightened One (an epithet of the Buddha), looking at this Sahā world, scattering flowers with one mind, like rain of jeweled canopies, colored silks, and banners, holding a sincere aspiration to offer to the Able Sage Tathagata. After scattering the various fragrances, they burned sandalwood, mixed incense, and pounded incense, prostrating themselves on the ground in their own lands, bowing to the west, and at the same time praising: 'Namo (I take refuge in) the Able Sage Buddha, the Perfectly Enlightened One, and the Bodhisattvas Mahasattvas of this Sahā world! You possess the unsurpassed armor of merit, your aspiration is to be diligent, your hearts are without arrogance or indulgence, and your virtue is perfect and lofty. Your minds have ultimately reached the supreme and sacred state!' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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，奉于正法。以法为力慈愍众生，而奋大光等习一乘。”异口同音俱共叹曰：“愿欲奉觐能仁如来、至真、等正觉及诸菩萨，佛之教训令不断绝。” 于是最选光明莲华开剖如来闻诸菩萨歌颂之声，察其心源为诸菩萨大士衍以佛法，分别要义令心悦豫。告菩萨言：“诸族姓子！汝等宁睹能仁无著正觉及忍世界诸菩萨学人民之处，修彼佛教顺化众生，欲度危厄，志怀慈愍。于深妙法未尝恐惧，不以为难；未尝谤讪，殖众德本。心无所著不望想报，奉于六度无极之行。菩萨大士生忍世界，即崇能仁如来宿之本愿，遵奉正法，以道为力，觉诸佛行。” 菩萨答曰：“唯然，世尊！承佛圣旨普悉见矣。又去来现在诸佛之慈恩也，永无疑网。” 最选光明莲华开剖如来、等正觉告柔音软响菩萨：“汝等当与文殊师利俱至忍界，奉修训诲使心㸌然。” 柔音软响菩萨白文殊师利：“吾等欲诣能仁如来观忍世界，承仁圣慧令愿得果。” 文殊答曰：“快哉行矣。众族姓子！诸佛世尊难见、难遇。所以者何？亿世时有。当共佥然供养奉事。所以出世于十方界，矜愍众生，化入大道，令逮觉慧，当为一切蚑行喘息人物之类供顺、修礼诸佛世尊，咨问经典，令十方人获致上庆。” 菩萨答曰：“令吾 现代汉语译本：奉行正法。以佛法为力量慈悲怜悯众生，并奋发大光明等，学习唯一佛乘的教义。”他们异口同声地赞叹道：“我们愿意见到能仁如来（释迦牟尼佛的称号）、至真（佛的称号）、等正觉（佛的称号）以及诸位菩萨，愿佛陀的教诲永不中断。” 于是，最选光明莲华开剖如来（佛名）听到诸位菩萨的歌颂之声，洞察他们的心意，为诸位菩萨大士阐述佛法，分别讲解要义，使他们心生欢喜。他告诉菩萨们说：“各位善男子！你们是否看到能仁无著正觉（佛的称号）以及忍世界（娑婆世界）的诸位菩萨学人和人民，他们修行佛陀的教诲，顺应教化众生，想要度脱危难，心怀慈悲怜悯。对于深奥微妙的佛法，他们从未感到恐惧，不认为困难；从未诽谤诋毁，而是种下各种功德的根本。他们心中没有执着，不期望回报，奉行六度（布施、持戒、忍辱、精进、禅定、智慧）无极的修行。菩萨大士生于忍世界，就是为了崇奉能仁如来宿世的本愿，遵奉正法，以佛道为力量，觉悟诸佛的修行。” 菩萨们回答说：“是的，世尊！我们领受佛陀的圣旨，已经普遍看到了。这也是过去、现在、未来诸佛的慈悲恩德，我们永远不会有任何疑惑。” 最选光明莲华开剖如来、等正觉（佛的称号）告诉柔音软响菩萨（菩萨名）：“你们应当与文殊师利（菩萨名）一同前往忍界，奉行教诲，使他们的心豁然开朗。” 柔音软响菩萨对文殊师利说：“我们想要前往能仁如来那里，观察忍世界，承蒙仁慈圣者的智慧，使我们的愿望得以实现。” 文殊回答说：“太好了，我们走吧。各位善男子！诸佛世尊难以见到，难以遇到。为什么呢？因为他们亿劫才会出现一次。我们应当一起恭敬供养奉事。他们之所以出现在十方世界，是为了怜悯众生，引导他们进入大道，使他们获得觉悟的智慧。我们应当为一切有生命的众生恭敬顺从、修习礼敬诸佛世尊，请教经典，使十方众生获得无上的喜庆。” 菩萨们回答说：“愿我们能够如此。”
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English version: They adhere to the Right Dharma. They use the Dharma as their strength to compassionately care for all beings, and they strive with great light, learning the teachings of the One Vehicle.” They exclaimed in unison, “We wish to behold the Shakyamuni Tathagata (another name for Buddha), the Truly Enlightened One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, and all the Bodhisattvas, so that the Buddha’s teachings may never cease.” Then, the Most Excellent Light Lotus Blossom Tathagata (Buddha's name), hearing the praises of the Bodhisattvas, perceived their intentions and expounded the Buddha's teachings to the great Bodhisattvas, explaining the essential meanings to bring them joy. He told the Bodhisattvas, “Noble sons! Have you seen the Shakyamuni, the Unattached Perfectly Enlightened One, and the Bodhisattvas, disciples, and people in the Saha World (the world we live in), who practice the Buddha’s teachings, guide and transform beings, wish to deliver them from danger, and hold compassion in their hearts? They have never feared the profound and subtle Dharma, nor have they considered it difficult; they have never slandered or defamed it, but have planted the roots of all virtues. Their minds are without attachment, they do not seek reward, and they practice the boundless conduct of the Six Perfections (generosity, morality, patience, diligence, meditation, and wisdom). The great Bodhisattvas who are born in the Saha World are fulfilling the original vows of the Shakyamuni Tathagata, following the Right Dharma, using the Way as their strength, and awakening to the practices of all Buddhas.” The Bodhisattvas replied, “Yes, World Honored One! We have received the Buddha’s holy decree and have seen it all. This is also the compassionate grace of all Buddhas of the past, present, and future, and we will never have any doubts.” The Most Excellent Light Lotus Blossom Tathagata, the Perfectly Enlightened One, said to the Gentle Sound Soft Echo Bodhisattva (Bodhisattva's name), “You should go with Manjushri (Bodhisattva's name) to the Saha World, practice the teachings, and enlighten their minds.” The Gentle Sound Soft Echo Bodhisattva said to Manjushri, “We wish to go to the Shakyamuni Tathagata to observe the Saha World, and by the wisdom of the benevolent sage, may our wishes be fulfilled.” Manjushri replied, “Excellent, let us go. Noble sons! The Buddhas, the World Honored Ones, are difficult to see and difficult to encounter. Why is this? Because they appear only once in countless eons. We should all together respectfully make offerings and serve them. The reason they appear in the ten directions is to have compassion for all beings, to guide them onto the Great Way, and to enable them to attain the wisdom of enlightenment. We should respectfully follow and practice the reverence of all Buddhas, the World Honored Ones, ask about the scriptures, and enable all beings in the ten directions to attain supreme joy.” The Bodhisattvas replied, “May we be so.” --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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等身与尊者俱，奉见诸佛归命启受，习学圣智慈化群黎。” 于是，文殊师利稽首礼彼最选光明莲华开剖如来、至真、等正觉，绕其三匝。与诸菩萨恭肃敬意，及舍利弗——闻佛说法、受其教，命视佛无厌，观身五事若如幻——各以华香、栴檀、杂香、捣香、缯彩、幢幡以供养佛，蒙佛本德心坚意固，遵奉三宝，欲度众生奉侍佛焉。 说此适竟，如申臂顷忽然不现，则至东方恒沙等刹佛世尊前。皆听诸佛等衍是经，讲不退转方等无垢清净之明。彼诸佛土悉无女人，亦无声闻、缘觉佛教，一切佛土德义悉等鲜洁之命，犹如最选光明莲华开剖如来佛土等无差特。菩萨道场充满佛国，彼诸世尊莲花皆同出其脐中。 文殊师利普如座上感动变化，威仪如一，供养诸佛——东方、南方、西方、北方、东南、西南、西北、东北、上方、下方——时于十方各如恒沙诸佛之土，文殊师利悉现其前，无不周遍。 彼诸如来尽悉讲是不退转轮方等无瑕。一切侍者恭敬肃肃，志存大道，在莲华上长跪叉手，自问其佛：“能仁如来何故兴此三道之教？”悉欲往诣能仁如来，咨启法化，从文殊师利求恩见济。十方亦告诸菩萨曰：“汝等侍卫文殊师利，俱至能仁如来佛土。” 于是，忍界阎浮提处——夜尚未明—— 现代汉语译本：‘（他们）与尊者们一起，奉见诸佛，归命并接受教诲，学习圣智，慈悲教化众生。’ 于是，文殊师利向最选光明莲华开剖如来（The Tathagata Most Excellent Light Lotus Blossom Opening，佛名）、至真（The Truly Real One，佛的称号）、等正觉（The Perfectly Enlightened One，佛的称号）稽首礼拜，绕佛三匝。与诸菩萨一同恭敬地表达敬意，以及舍利弗（Sariputra，佛陀的十大弟子之一）——他听闻佛陀说法，接受教诲，渴望见到佛陀而不知厌倦，观察自身五蕴如幻——各自以鲜花、香、栴檀、各种香料、捣碎的香、丝绸彩带、幢幡等供养佛陀，蒙受佛陀的本德，心意坚定，遵奉三宝，想要度化众生，侍奉佛陀。 说完这些话，如同伸臂顷刻间忽然消失，随即到达东方恒河沙数佛刹的诸佛世尊面前。他们都听闻诸佛宣讲这部不退转的方等经典，讲述无垢清净的智慧之光。那些佛土都没有女人，也没有声闻（Sravaka，听闻佛陀教诲而修行的人）、缘觉（Pratyekabuddha，靠自己觉悟的人）的教法，一切佛土的功德和意义都同样鲜明洁净，犹如最选光明莲华开剖如来的佛土一样，没有差别。菩萨的道场充满佛国，那些世尊的莲花都从他们的脐中生出。 文殊师利普遍在座上感动变化，威仪如一，供养诸佛——东方、南方、西方、北方、东南、西南、西北、东北、上方、下方——这时在十方各如恒河沙数诸佛的国土，文殊师利都显现在他们面前，无不周遍。 那些如来都宣讲这部不退转的方等无瑕经典。一切侍者恭敬肃穆，志向远大，在莲花上长跪合掌，向他们的佛陀自问：‘能仁如来（Sakyamuni，释迦牟尼佛的称号）为何兴起这三乘教法？’他们都想前往能仁如来那里，请教佛法，从文殊师利那里求得恩惠和帮助。十方诸佛也告诉菩萨们：‘你们侍卫文殊师利，一同前往能仁如来的佛土。’ 于是，在忍界（Sahā，我们所处的娑婆世界）阎浮提（Jambudvipa，南赡部洲）的地方——夜色尚未明亮——