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则谓为持法。 不立于寂灭, 奉持履大迹, 以随顺彼典, 则谓为持法。 道常为法身, 慕求微妙说, 弃捐于懈怠, 是则为持法。 听经则采受, 学思而玩习, 性仁游居安, 是则为持法。 常讲澹然义, 执经而不着, 得致无想行, 是则为持法。 坚心立于道, 明智行无住, 于身常无身, 彼解深如是。 以致于空身, 法界则平等, 无往亦无来, 分别身诸想。 诸佛及菩萨, 所可讲说法, 普逮此经典, 是则为持法。 一切法无为, 彼界甚清净, 以奉此经者, 是则为持法。 广察一切经, 适见便不见, 若不见诸法, 彼则无所持。 是诸界皆空, 则为讲法界, 自然离众想, 无形不调戏。 其心舍诸有, 志亦不可得, 设不能逮心, 此念为最上。 所志无有意, 讲法寂然义, 无言无所著, 是心乃为尊。 以能奉此法, 所兴不有着, 不猗于诸界, 是则为持法。 菩萨所奉法, 如是应经籍, 不依无所举, 示现无有造。 如是行善训, 顺彼诸种姓; 以得是义者, 故赞扬种姓。 以殖于此姓, 谓为 现代汉语译本 这就叫做持法。 不执着于寂灭(涅槃),奉行实践伟大的足迹(佛陀的教诲),遵循那些经典,这就叫做持法。 道(真理)常为法身(佛的真理之身),渴求微妙的教说,抛弃懈怠,这就是持法。 听闻佛经就接受领悟,学习思考并反复实践,性情仁慈安住于平静,这就是持法。 经常讲述淡泊宁静的真义,执持经典而不执着于文字,达到无想的境界,这就是持法。 坚定内心立于正道,以明智之心行于无所住,对于身体常视为空无,他们如此深刻地理解。 以至于达到空身的境界,法界(宇宙万法)则平等无二,没有来也没有去,分别身体的各种想法。 诸佛和菩萨所讲说的教法,普遍包含在这部经典中,这就是持法。 一切法都是无为的(不依赖因缘造作),那个境界非常清净,奉行这部经典的人,这就是持法。 广泛观察一切经典,适时出现又适时消失,如果看不到诸法的实相,他就没有什么可以执持的。 这些界(六根、六尘、六识)都是空性的,这就是在讲述法界,自然远离各种妄想,无形无相不戏论。 他的心舍弃一切有为法,所追求的也无法得到,即使不能达到心无所住,这个念头也是最殊胜的。 所追求的没有意念,讲述寂静的真义,无言无所执着,这样的心才是最尊贵的。 因为能够奉行这个法,所兴起的行为没有执着,不依赖于各个界,这就是持法。 菩萨所奉行的法,应当符合经典,不依赖任何事物,显示出无所造作。 像这样实行善的教诲,顺应各种众生的根性;因为领悟了这个道理,所以赞扬众生的根性。 因为在此根性中培植善根,这被称作持法。
English
English version This is called upholding the Dharma. Not dwelling in stillness (Nirvana), practicing and following the great footprints (the Buddha's teachings), and conforming to those scriptures, this is called upholding the Dharma. The Tao (Truth) is always the Dharmakaya (the Buddha's body of truth), yearning for the subtle teachings, abandoning laziness, this is upholding the Dharma. Hearing the scriptures, one accepts and understands, learning, contemplating, and repeatedly practicing, with a benevolent nature dwelling in peace, this is upholding the Dharma. Often speaking of the true meaning of tranquility, holding the scriptures without clinging to the words, reaching the state of non-thought, this is upholding the Dharma. Firmly establishing the mind on the right path, with wisdom acting without dwelling, regarding the body as empty, they understand deeply in this way. To the point of reaching the state of an empty body, the Dharmadhatu (the realm of all phenomena) is equal and without duality, there is no coming or going, distinguishing the various thoughts of the body. The teachings spoken by all Buddhas and Bodhisattvas are universally contained in this scripture, this is upholding the Dharma. All dharmas are unconditioned (not dependent on causes and conditions), that realm is very pure, those who uphold this scripture, this is upholding the Dharma. Widely observing all scriptures, appearing and disappearing at the right time, if one does not see the true nature of all dharmas, then there is nothing to uphold. These realms (the six senses, six objects, and six consciousnesses) are all empty, this is speaking of the Dharmadhatu, naturally free from all delusions, formless and without play. His mind abandons all conditioned dharmas, what is sought cannot be obtained, even if one cannot reach the state of mind without dwelling, this thought is the most supreme. What is sought has no intention, speaking of the meaning of stillness, without words and without attachment, such a mind is the most noble. Because one can uphold this Dharma, the actions that arise have no attachment, not relying on any realms, this is upholding the Dharma. The Dharma that Bodhisattvas uphold should conform to the scriptures, not relying on anything, showing no creation. Like this, practicing good teachings, conforming to the nature of all beings; because one understands this principle, therefore praising the nature of beings. Because cultivating good roots in this nature, this is called upholding the Dharma. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 菩萨义, 能顺此总持, 是则为持法。 了不见诸法, 一切无所趣, 其若咸驰至, 亦不是彼法。 当来亦无趣, 其解一切法, 分别了总持, 不制不动摇。 非舍无所追, 彼则兴造法, 不举无所下, 总持乐于法。 于诸法无法, 讲说不有着, 不得于诸经, 是则为持法。 阿难!吾以故, 开演菩萨行, 逮致微妙道, 是则赞诸法。 阿难!吾以故, 歌颂奉法者, 用人想道玄, 开导此等类。 降此无数法, 菩萨之所赞, 善权永安隐, 故叹于此经。”
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佛告阿难:“是故如来、至真、等正觉赞扬菩萨总持之法,此所现义亦善权方便。” 阿惟越致遮经八等品第四 佛告阿难:“如来、至真、等正觉何故赞扬菩萨八等之义?于此菩萨远于八邪,获致脱门而无所著。 “不猗八正,度凡夫法,立于道义,获致中正,超于凡俗,愿立道慧,不见得涂,出于邪迳,常住正观,获平等迹。离于贪身,愿住道义,逮致佛身。除超人想,常思佛教,等心一切。 “远众生着,常处无猗,诸法悉断。所以者何?法不可获,身所崇力;离世俗籍,慕度世典;获定法界。不逮道法、亦不离俗,释有无义 现代汉语译本 菩萨的意义在于,能够顺应这总持(dharani,总摄忆持一切法而不忘失的禅定力),这就是持法(dharma,佛法)的体现。 了悟一切诸法(dharma)的本性,不执着于任何事物,即使它们都奔涌而来,也不是它们本身的真实法性。 未来也不会有任何执着,理解一切诸法,分别明了总持,不被任何事物所束缚,也不动摇。 不舍弃任何事物,也不追逐任何事物,这才是真正兴造佛法;不举起任何事物,也不放下任何事物,总持的乐趣就在于佛法。 对于一切诸法,不执着于任何法,讲说佛法时不执着于任何概念,不执着于任何经典,这就是持法的体现。 阿难!我因此才开演菩萨的修行,达到微妙的道,这就是赞扬一切诸法。 阿难!我因此才歌颂奉行佛法的人,用人所能理解的方式来阐述深奥的道理,开导这一类人。 降伏这无数的法,这是菩萨所赞叹的,善巧方便,永远安稳,所以赞叹这部经典。 佛告诉阿难:‘因此,如来(tathagata,佛的称号)、至真(satya,真实)、等正觉(samyaksambuddha,完全觉悟者)赞扬菩萨总持之法,这里所展现的意义也是善巧方便。’ 《阿惟越致遮经》(Avaivartikacakra Sutra)第八品第四 佛告诉阿难:‘如来、至真、等正觉为何赞扬菩萨八等之义?因为菩萨远离八邪(八种错误的见解和行为),获得解脱之门而不执着于任何事物。’ ‘不依赖八正道(八种正确的见解和行为),超越凡夫的境界,立足于道义,获得中正之道,超越凡俗,愿立道慧(智慧),不执着于任何途径,走出邪路,常住正观,获得平等之境。远离贪恋自身,愿安住于道义,达到佛身。去除超越常人的想法,常思佛教,以平等心对待一切。’ ‘远离众生的执着,常处于无所依赖的状态,一切诸法都已断除。这是为什么呢?因为法不可执着,身体所崇尚的力量;远离世俗的束缚,追求度脱世间的经典;获得定法界(真理的境界)。不执着于道法,也不脱离世俗,解释有和无的意义。’
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English version The meaning of a Bodhisattva is to be able to accord with this dharani (a meditative power that encompasses and retains all dharmas without forgetting), which is the embodiment of upholding the Dharma (Buddhist teachings). Understanding the nature of all dharmas, not being attached to anything, even if they all rush forth, they are not their true nature. There will be no attachment in the future either, understanding all dharmas, clearly distinguishing the dharani, not being bound by anything, nor wavering. Not abandoning anything, nor pursuing anything, this is the true creation of the Dharma; not lifting anything up, nor putting anything down, the joy of dharani lies in the Dharma. Regarding all dharmas, not being attached to any dharma, when speaking about the Dharma, not being attached to any concept, not being attached to any scripture, this is the embodiment of upholding the Dharma. Ananda! Therefore, I expound the practice of the Bodhisattva, reaching the subtle path, which is praising all dharmas. Ananda! Therefore, I sing praises of those who uphold the Dharma, using ways that people can understand to explain profound truths, guiding this kind of people. Subduing these countless dharmas, which are praised by the Bodhisattvas, skillful means, forever peaceful and secure, therefore, praising this scripture. The Buddha told Ananda: 'Therefore, the Tathagata (title of the Buddha), the Satya (truth), the Samyaksambuddha (fully enlightened one) praises the dharani of the Bodhisattva, and the meaning manifested here is also skillful means.' The fourth chapter of the eighth section of the Avaivartikacakra Sutra The Buddha told Ananda: 'Why does the Tathagata, the Satya, the Samyaksambuddha praise the meaning of the eight equalities of the Bodhisattva? Because the Bodhisattva is far from the eight wrongdoings (eight wrong views and actions), obtaining the gate of liberation without being attached to anything.' 'Not relying on the Eightfold Path (eight correct views and actions), transcending the realm of ordinary people, standing on the righteousness of the path, obtaining the middle way, transcending the mundane, wishing to establish wisdom, not being attached to any path, walking out of the wrong path, always abiding in right contemplation, obtaining the state of equality. Being far from greed for oneself, wishing to abide in the righteousness of the path, reaching the Buddha body. Removing the thought of being superior to ordinary people, always thinking of the Buddha's teachings, treating everything with an equal mind.' 'Being far from the attachments of sentient beings, always being in a state of non-reliance, all dharmas are cut off. Why is this? Because the Dharma cannot be grasped, the power that the body reveres; being far from worldly bonds, pursuing the scriptures that liberate the world; obtaining the realm of the fixed Dharma (the realm of truth). Not being attached to the Dharma of the path, nor separating from the mundane, explaining the meaning of existence and non-existence.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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,遵修平夷。舍断着想,去来现在心念无殊,不得道意。所以者何?等志一切遵修普慧,毒火、刀杖不能危身。 “悉舍诸界致于佛土,不离诸道立无去来,道所往来辄弘大安,故曰菩萨涂不有住。所以者何?佛道则空,是故无处。以无所住,刀不向身,无能害者,斯谓获安。适逮此行,无学不学,亦非所求。不得圣贤,志未尝慕。以是之故,刀不能害,身无能动摇。一切道遵空,分别空慧,刀不能害。 “用弘大慈愍,于众生得寂定界,逮澹然界。弘施非哀,弃捐瞋恚。其行慈者,则发明慧,以慈化世,成就大哀。不得人处,厥慈具足,刀不能伤。 “等于欲界、色界、无色界,等于法界、平均之界,道无若干。不兴识念,无有瞋恚,离于调戏,寂然无音。法界如此,度诸所有,菩萨造行,诸可专心。一切音声所至到处,法莫有所奉,不住终始。 “群黎所趣但音声耳,所为了了讲法化者,有无说想与其言也。以舍我想度诸音声,越于等邪,逮得是教。解一切法,言音声耳,亦不获法,莫有度者。是谓八等。未尝慕着一切音声。” 佛于是颂曰: “以住于八等, 逮致八解门, 于八无所著, 是谓为八等。 越八凡夫行, 得住于正议, 不睹中间慧, 是谓 现代汉语译本: 遵循修行平坦之道。舍弃执着之想,对过去、现在、未来的心念不加分别,这样是不能领悟道意的。为什么呢?因为要平等地致力于一切修行,普遍地增长智慧,这样毒火、刀杖都不能伤害身体。 完全舍弃诸界,到达佛土,不离诸道而建立无去无来之境,道所往来之处都弘扬大安,所以说菩萨的修行道路没有停留之处。为什么呢?因为佛道是空性的,所以无处可住。因为无所住,刀就不能加害于身,没有能伤害的,这叫做获得安稳。达到这种修行境界,既不是有学也不是无学,也不是所追求的目标。不执着于圣贤,心志也未曾羡慕。因为这个缘故,刀不能伤害,身体不会动摇。一切道都遵循空性,分别空性的智慧,刀不能伤害。 用弘大的慈悲心,使众生得到寂静的境界,达到淡然的境界。弘扬布施不是为了哀怜,而是要舍弃瞋恚。修行慈悲的人,就能启发智慧,用慈悲来教化世人,成就大悲。不执着于人我之见,他的慈悲就圆满具足,刀不能伤害。 对于欲界、色界(**,指物质世界)、无色界(**,指非物质世界),对于法界、平均之界,道没有分别。不生起识别的念头,没有瞋恚,远离戏论,寂静无声。法界就是这样,度化一切所有,菩萨的修行,应该专心致志。一切音声所到之处,法没有所依附,不住于开始和终结。 众生所追求的只是音声而已,所为了解讲法教化的人,有有无的说法和言语。因为舍弃我执,度脱一切音声,超越平等和邪见,才能得到这个教诲。理解一切法,只是音声而已,也没有获得什么法,没有被度脱的人。这叫做八等。未曾执着于一切音声。 佛陀于是说了偈颂: ‘因为安住于八等, 达到八解脱门, 对于八种境界无所执着, 这叫做八等。 超越八种凡夫的行径, 得安住于正道, 不执着于中间的智慧, 这叫做……’