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， 此非供养佛； 其受是经者， 乃为尊恭肃， 此应奉事佛， 胜以衣被服。 若于百劫中， 明珠好华香， 进世尊等觉， 不应供养佛； 设有受此经， 皆除猗果想， 是则为供养， 世尊最上慧。 若起七宝塔， 为世雄兴立， 皆高如须弥， 不为供养佛； 假使受此经， 不自睹吾我， 是供养最尊， 一切无有上。 若具足百劫， 有人奉禁戒， 不持此经籍， 彼戒无名闻； 其受是经者， 此戒大名称， 若奉清净戒， 此戒无有上。 无量不可议， 明智顺是经， 因缘而奉事， 其禁常备足。 彼禁悉究竟， 不谓之毁戒， 其学是经典， 即当如上教。 其不学是经， 则非求佛道； 奉圣虽具足， 则亦无所学。 修戒如是像， 分别此经义， 其持是卷者， 禁戒则具足。 假使百劫中， 一心奉忍辱， 设有瞋骂者， 皆忍一切人； 若受是经者， 闻持而讽诵， 忍此最为上， 微妙不可量。 或断手足者， 心未尝怀恨， 不厌不以剧， 其心初不起。 如是之忍辱， 行之于百劫， 遵行如是者， 此忍无有持； 若受是经者， 闻 现代汉语译本 这并非真正的供养佛陀； 那些接受并奉持这部经的人，才是真正地尊敬和恭敬； 他们应当侍奉佛陀，这比用衣物供养更殊胜。 如果在百劫的时间里，用明珠、美好的鲜花和香料， 供养世尊（佛陀的尊称）等觉（佛陀的智慧），这还不是真正的供养佛陀； 如果有人接受并奉持这部经，就能去除对果报的执着， 这才是真正的供养，是对世尊最上智慧的供养。 如果建造七宝塔，为世间的英雄（佛陀）兴建， 即使都高耸如须弥山（佛教中的圣山），也不是真正的供养佛陀； 如果有人接受并奉持这部经，不执着于自我， 这才是最尊贵的供养，一切供养中无与伦比的。 如果有人在百劫的时间里，持守戒律， 但不奉持这部经，他的戒律就没有名声； 那些接受并奉持这部经的人，他们的戒律才具有伟大的名声， 如果奉持清净的戒律，这种戒律才是无上的。 无量不可思议的智慧，都顺应这部经， 因缘而奉行，他们的戒律才能常保圆满。 他们的戒律最终会达到究竟，不会被视为毁犯戒律， 那些学习这部经典的人，应当如上所教导的那样去做。 那些不学习这部经的人，就不是在追求佛道； 即使奉行圣教很完备，也仍然没有真正地学习。 修持戒律就像这样，分别理解这部经的意义， 那些奉持这部经的人，他们的戒律才是圆满的。 如果在百劫的时间里，一心奉行忍辱， 即使有人瞋骂，都能忍受一切人； 如果有人接受并奉持这部经，听闻、受持并讽诵， 这种忍辱才是最殊胜的，微妙不可衡量。 即使有人被砍断手足，心中也不会怀恨， 不会厌恶，也不会感到痛苦，他的心不会因此而动摇。 像这样的忍辱，即使修行百劫， 如果遵行这样的忍辱，这种忍辱仍然没有真正的持守； 如果有人接受并奉持这部经，听闻
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English version This is not offering to the Buddha; Those who receive and uphold this sutra are truly respectful and reverent; They should serve the Buddha, which is more excellent than offering clothing. If, for hundreds of kalpas (eons), one offers pearls, beautiful flowers, and incense, To the World Honored One (a title for the Buddha), the Perfectly Enlightened One, it is not considered offering to the Buddha; If one receives and upholds this sutra, they can eliminate the attachment to the idea of karmic results, This is the true offering, an offering to the World Honored One's supreme wisdom. If one builds seven-jeweled pagodas, erecting them for the hero of the world (the Buddha), Even if they are as tall as Mount Sumeru (a sacred mountain in Buddhism), it is not considered offering to the Buddha; If one receives and upholds this sutra, without clinging to the idea of self, This is the most honored offering, unparalleled among all offerings. If one observes the precepts for hundreds of kalpas, But does not uphold this sutra, their precepts will have no renown; Those who receive and uphold this sutra, their precepts will have great renown, If one upholds pure precepts, these precepts are unsurpassed. Immeasurable and inconceivable wisdom aligns with this sutra, By practicing according to the conditions, their precepts will always be complete. Their precepts will ultimately reach perfection, and will not be considered as broken, Those who study this scripture should act as taught above. Those who do not study this sutra are not seeking the path of the Buddha; Even if one practices the teachings perfectly, they still have not truly learned. Practicing precepts is like this, understanding the meaning of this sutra, Those who uphold this sutra, their precepts are complete. If, for hundreds of kalpas, one practices patience with a single mind, Even if someone scolds, they can endure all people; If one receives and upholds this sutra, hearing, upholding, and reciting it, This patience is the most excellent, subtle, and immeasurable. Even if one's hands and feet are cut off, their heart will not harbor hatred, They will not be disgusted, nor will they feel pain, their mind will not be disturbed. Such patience, even if practiced for hundreds of kalpas, If one practices such patience, this patience is still not truly upheld; If one receives and upholds this sutra, hearing
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持而讽诵， 此忍最为上， 微妙不可量。 若持此经卷， 其忍最为上， 巍巍无等伦， 则不有虚伪。 不断至诚教， 佛慧莫有上， 非轻毁此经， 一切逮如愿。 假使百劫中， 精进不懈怠， 夙夜兴不寐， 一切得如愿； 若修学此经， 讲说成明智， 是精进为上， 勤修无逾者。 若满百劫中， 为五通神仙， 不逮闻是经， 则为无神足； 假使受此法， 分别而无著， 神通为以达， 一切莫有上。 设于百劫中， 修奉于智慧， 超度世间明， 娱乐所猗行； 如不学此卷， 则不成智慧， 斯圣达勇猛， 能持此深经。 此者则道智， 晓了圣明慧， 若闻深经要， 欢喜受奉持。 有分别深慧， 晓诸法所趣， 当从说是经， 此像之智慧。 修习正经典， 一智无有二， 故修精进行， 顺持要经籍。” 尔时，贤者阿难于佛前说颂曰： “假使四千里， 若远四千里， 则往听是经， 顺度佛德果， 便往到其家， 不以道为难， 智者当速行， 所在推是经。 其欲速禅思， 越度诸一切， 诵说此经道， 受持解其义， 设求一切安， 志 现代汉语译本 能够受持并讽诵此经，这种忍辱最为殊胜，其微妙之处不可估量。 如果有人受持这部经卷，他的忍辱心将是最为高尚的，巍峨无比，无与伦比，他的行为不会有虚伪。 他会不断地接受至诚的教诲，佛的智慧是至高无上的，不会轻视或毁谤这部经典，一切都能如愿以偿。 即使在百劫（kalpa，佛教时间单位，指极长的时间）中，精进修行，不懈怠，日夜勤奋，不睡觉，一切都能如愿以偿； 如果修学这部经典，讲解并成为明智之人，这种精进最为殊胜，勤奋修行没有能超过他的。 如果在百劫中，成为五通（abhijñā，佛教指五种神通）神仙，却未能听闻这部经典，那他的神通就如同没有脚一样，无法到达彼岸； 如果有人接受这部法，能够分别理解而不执着，他的神通将达到极致，一切都将是至高无上的。 假设在百劫中，修习奉行智慧，超越世间的光明，享受着所依赖的修行； 如果他不学习这部经卷，就不能成就智慧，这位圣者能够勇猛精进，受持这部深奥的经典。 这个人就拥有了道智（mārga-jñāna，佛教指了解修行道路的智慧），明了圣者的智慧，如果听闻这部深奥经典的要义，就会欢喜地接受并奉持。 他具有分别的深邃智慧，了解诸法（dharma，佛教指宇宙万物的规律）的归趣，应当宣说这部经典，这就是智慧的象征。 修习正法经典，其智慧是唯一无二的，所以要精进修行，顺应并受持这部重要的经典。 这时，贤者阿难（Ānanda，佛陀的十大弟子之一）在佛前说偈颂道： ‘即使相隔四千里，或者更远，也要去听闻这部经典，顺应佛陀的德行和果报， 立即前往他家，不以道路遥远为难，智者应当迅速前往，在任何地方都推崇这部经典。 那些想要快速进入禅定，超越一切的人，应当诵说这部经典，受持并理解其中的含义， 如果想要获得一切安乐，应当专心致志。’
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English version To uphold and recite this scripture, this patience is the most supreme, its subtlety is immeasurable. If one upholds this scripture, their patience will be the most noble, majestic and unparalleled, and their actions will be without falsehood. They will continuously receive the most sincere teachings, the Buddha's wisdom is supreme, they will not belittle or slander this scripture, and all will be fulfilled as wished. Even if in a hundred kalpas (kalpa, a Buddhist unit of time, referring to an extremely long period), one practices diligently without laziness, working hard day and night without sleep, all will be fulfilled as wished; If one studies this scripture, explains it, and becomes wise, this diligence is the most supreme, and no one surpasses their diligent practice. If in a hundred kalpas, one becomes a five-abhijñā (abhijñā, Buddhist term for five supernatural powers) celestial being, but has not heard this scripture, then their supernatural powers are like having no feet, unable to reach the other shore; If one accepts this Dharma (Buddhist teachings), understands it without attachment, their supernatural powers will reach the ultimate, and all will be supreme. Suppose in a hundred kalpas, one cultivates and practices wisdom, transcends the light of the world, and enjoys the practice they rely on; If they do not study this scripture, they cannot achieve wisdom, this sage is able to be courageous and diligent, upholding this profound scripture. This person possesses the path-wisdom (mārga-jñāna, Buddhist term for wisdom understanding the path of practice), understands the wisdom of the sages, and if they hear the essence of this profound scripture, they will joyfully accept and uphold it. They possess profound wisdom of discernment, understanding the direction of all dharmas (dharma, Buddhist term for the laws of the universe), they should proclaim this scripture, which is the symbol of wisdom. Cultivating the correct scriptures, their wisdom is unique and without equal, therefore one should practice diligently, follow and uphold this important scripture. At that time, the worthy Ānanda (Ānanda, one of the ten great disciples of the Buddha) spoke a verse before the Buddha: 'Even if separated by four thousand miles, or even further, one should go to hear this scripture, to follow the Buddha's virtues and rewards, Immediately go to their home, not considering the distance difficult, the wise should go quickly, and promote this scripture everywhere. Those who wish to quickly enter meditation and transcend all, should recite this scripture, uphold and understand its meaning, If one wishes to obtain all peace and happiness, one should be single-minded.' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 慕菩萨行， 讲说是经典， 则至安乐国。 得睹平等觉， 阿弥陀无念， 而修随经义， 一切佛所演。”
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佛言：“善哉，善哉。阿难！审如所言，等无有异。族姓子、族姓女赞此经者，讽诵之时其心不乱，离一切想；自在其舍，见佛世尊。赞经不乱，临寿终时，目睹无数诸佛世尊。所以者何？族姓子、族姓女一切诸佛皆救护之，受持是经而读讽诵之所致之也。” 阿惟越致遮经师子女品第十五 尔时，私休童女与五百童女俱问佛言：“唯然世尊！女人若学是经卷者，获何功德？设讽诵读，福何所趣？” 佛言：“女人若求无上正真之道，欲学此经，观余女人。所以者何？若学此经专精不乱，不效他女贪于尘劳，犹是之缘致女人身。” 私休又问：“何谓女人之尘劳也？为欲所惑奚受女身？” 答曰：“若有女人，见他妇女端正姝好、宝璎珞身，不以愿乐，自观察已。譬如秽厕，心不乐欲，造污路观，不以为清。若贪乐是，则受女身。又计女人多怀嫉妒，心口各异，而不相副、不应前后。虽见比丘，但求名闻，不用经法，多怀瞋恚。喜会人客，未尝利求如此像经。若读诵者，心在着求，其志愦乱，游于尘埃。以是之故，受女人形，不能除罪。此以女人，设除爱 现代汉语译本 ‘仰慕菩萨的修行，讲说这部经典，就能到达安乐的国度。 能见到平等觉悟的佛陀，阿弥陀佛（无量光佛）的无念境界， 并按照经义修行，这是所有佛所宣说的教法。’ 佛说：‘好啊，好啊。阿难！确实如你所说，完全没有差别。善男子、善女人赞叹这部经典，在讽诵的时候心不散乱，远离一切妄想；在自己的家中，就能见到佛世尊。赞叹经典不散乱，临终的时候，能亲眼见到无数的佛世尊。这是为什么呢？善男子、善女人，一切诸佛都会救护他们，这是因为受持这部经典并读诵的缘故。’ 《阿惟越致遮经》（不退转经）师子女品第十五 当时，私休童女和五百位童女一起问佛说：‘世尊！如果女人学习这部经卷，会获得什么功德？如果讽诵读诵，福报会归向哪里？’ 佛说：‘女人如果追求无上正真之道，想要学习这部经典，就要观察其他女人。这是为什么呢？如果学习这部经典专心不散乱，不效仿其他女人贪恋世俗的享乐，这正是导致她们获得女人身的原因。’ 私休又问：‘什么是女人的世俗享乐呢？为什么会被欲望迷惑而受女身？’ 佛回答说：‘如果有女人，看到其他妇女容貌端正美丽、佩戴宝贵的璎珞，不是以愿乐之心，而是自我观察。譬如看到污秽的厕所，心中不喜悦，看到肮脏的道路，不认为它是清净的。如果贪恋这些，就会受女身。又认为女人大多怀有嫉妒之心，心口不一，言行不一致、前后矛盾。即使见到比丘，也只是追求名声，不重视经法，大多怀有嗔恨。喜欢会见客人，却不曾寻求像这部经一样的教法。如果读诵这部经，心却执着于追求，心志就会昏乱，游荡于世俗的尘埃中。因为这个缘故，会受女人之身，不能消除罪业。这是因为女人，如果能去除爱欲’
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English version 'Aspiring to the practice of Bodhisattvas, expounding on the scriptures, one will reach the land of bliss. One will behold the Buddha of equal enlightenment, Amitabha (Buddha of Infinite Light) in the state of non-thought, and cultivate according to the meaning of the scriptures, which is what all Buddhas have proclaimed.' The Buddha said, 'Excellent, excellent. Ananda! It is indeed as you have said, there is no difference. Sons and daughters of good families who praise this scripture, when reciting it, their minds will not be disturbed, they will be free from all thoughts; in their own homes, they will see the World Honored One, the Buddha. Praising the scripture without distraction, at the end of their lives, they will witness countless World Honored Ones, the Buddhas. Why is this so? Sons and daughters of good families, all Buddhas will protect them, this is due to upholding this scripture and reciting it.' Chapter Fifteen of the Aviveyachchha Sutra (Sutra of Non-Regression), 'Daughters of Teachers' At that time, the maiden Sishu and five hundred maidens together asked the Buddha, 'World Honored One! If women study this scripture, what merits will they obtain? If they recite and read it, where will the blessings lead?' The Buddha said, 'If women seek the unsurpassed path of true enlightenment and wish to study this scripture, they should observe other women. Why is this so? If they study this scripture with focus and without distraction, not imitating other women who are greedy for worldly pleasures, this is the very reason they obtain a woman's body.' Sishu further asked, 'What are the worldly pleasures of women? Why are they deluded by desires and receive a woman's body?' The Buddha replied, 'If there are women who, upon seeing other women with beautiful appearances, adorned with precious ornaments, do not have a joyful heart, but instead observe themselves. For example, like seeing a filthy toilet, their hearts are not pleased, seeing a dirty road, they do not consider it pure. If they are greedy for these things, they will receive a woman's body. Furthermore, it is thought that women mostly harbor jealousy, their hearts and mouths are different, their words and actions are inconsistent and contradictory. Even when seeing monks, they only seek fame and do not value the teachings of the scriptures, mostly harboring anger. They like to meet guests, but have never sought teachings like this scripture. If they recite this scripture, but their hearts are attached to seeking, their minds will be confused, wandering in the dust of the world. For this reason, they will receive a woman's form and cannot eliminate their sins. This is because women, if they can remove desire' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------