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尔时，佛告舍利弗言：“汝宁见阿閦佛及诸弟子并佛刹不？” 对曰：“唯然见之。天中天！” “云何，舍利弗！汝意所知，宁复有胜阿閦佛刹诸天及人不？” 舍利弗白佛言：“天中天！我不复知有城郭能胜者也。其刹诸天及人民无有邪道，但有正道耳，极相娱乐。所以者何？我见其佛刹皆以天物快饮食、相娱乐，阿閦佛在中央，遍为诸弟子说法。 “譬如，天中天！人在大海中央，不见东方山树木之际，亦不见南、西、北方树木之际。如是，天中天！阿閦佛刹诸弟子不可得东方涯、亦复不可得南、西、北方之涯。如是思惟闻法，身亦不动摇；天中天！于是思惟定，身便不动摇。阿閦佛刹诸弟子听法，身不动摇坐定；如是听法，身亦不动摇。 “若善男子、善女人于是三千大千世界满七宝持施与布施已得生阿閦佛刹者，当欢喜与，其人便得安隐生阿閦佛刹菩萨摩诃萨。所以者何？其人如是得为阿惟越致。譬如，天中天！有人持王书及粮食，以王印封书往至他国。其人行至他国县邑中，道无有杀者、亦无有能娆者，独自往还无他。” 佛言：“如是也，舍利弗！菩萨摩诃萨生阿閦佛刹，甫当生者——于是世界、若他方世界终亡生阿閦佛刹者——皆得 现代汉语译本 关于阿閦佛（Akshobhya，意为不动佛）的佛土及其弟子。 那时，佛陀告诉舍利弗（Sariputra，佛陀十大弟子之一，以智慧著称）说：‘你是否见到阿閦佛以及他的弟子和佛土？’ 舍利弗回答说：‘是的，我见到了，世尊！’ 佛陀问：‘舍利弗，依你所见，是否有其他佛土的天人和人民能胜过阿閦佛的佛土？’ 舍利弗对佛陀说：‘世尊，我没有见到有任何城池能胜过那里。那个佛土的天人和人民没有邪道，只有正道，他们极其快乐。这是因为我看到那个佛土到处都是天上的美好事物，他们享受着美食和娱乐。阿閦佛在中央，为他的弟子们说法。’ ‘世尊，譬如一个人在大海中央，看不到东方山林树木的边际，也看不到南方、西方、北方的树木边际。同样，世尊，阿閦佛佛土的弟子们也看不到东方的边际，也看不到南方、西方、北方的边际。他们如此思维听法，身体也不会动摇。世尊，他们如此思维入定，身体便不会动摇。阿閦佛佛土的弟子们听法时，身体不动摇地坐定；如此听法，身体也不会动摇。’ ‘如果善男子、善女人用充满三千大千世界的七宝来布施，从而得以往生阿閦佛佛土，他们应当欢喜接受，这样的人便能安稳地往生到阿閦佛佛土，成为菩萨摩诃萨（Bodhisattva-Mahasattva，大菩萨）。这是因为，这样的人会成为阿惟越致（Avaivartika，不退转菩萨）。譬如，世尊，有人拿着国王的文书和粮食，用国王的印章封好，前往其他国家。这个人走到其他国家的城镇中，路上不会有人杀害他，也不会有人骚扰他，他可以独自往返，不会有任何阻碍。’ 佛陀说：‘正是如此，舍利弗！菩萨摩诃萨往生阿閦佛佛土，或者即将往生者——无论是在这个世界还是其他世界，最终往生到阿閦佛佛土的——都将获得安稳。’
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English version About the Buddha Akshobhya's (Immovable One) Buddha-land and his disciples. At that time, the Buddha said to Sariputra (one of the ten great disciples of the Buddha, known for his wisdom): 'Have you seen the Buddha Akshobhya, his disciples, and his Buddha-land?' Sariputra replied: 'Yes, I have seen them, World Honored One!' The Buddha asked: 'Sariputra, according to your knowledge, are there any other Buddha-lands whose gods and people are superior to the Buddha Akshobhya's Buddha-land?' Sariputra said to the Buddha: 'World Honored One, I have not seen any city that can surpass it. The gods and people of that Buddha-land have no evil paths, only the right path, and they are extremely joyful. This is because I have seen that Buddha-land is full of heavenly delights, and they enjoy delicious food and entertainment. Buddha Akshobhya is in the center, teaching the Dharma to his disciples.' 'World Honored One, it is like a person in the middle of the ocean who cannot see the edge of the mountains and trees in the east, nor can they see the edge of the trees in the south, west, or north. Similarly, World Honored One, the disciples of Buddha Akshobhya's Buddha-land cannot see the eastern edge, nor can they see the southern, western, or northern edges. They contemplate and listen to the Dharma without their bodies shaking. World Honored One, when they contemplate and enter samadhi, their bodies do not shake. The disciples of Buddha Akshobhya's Buddha-land sit still without shaking while listening to the Dharma; in this way, their bodies do not shake while listening to the Dharma.' 'If a good man or good woman uses the seven treasures that fill the three thousand great thousand worlds to make offerings and thus be reborn in Buddha Akshobhya's Buddha-land, they should rejoice and accept it. Such a person will be reborn peacefully in Buddha Akshobhya's Buddha-land as a Bodhisattva-Mahasattva (Great Bodhisattva). This is because such a person will become an Avaivartika (non-regressing Bodhisattva). For example, World Honored One, if someone carries a king's letter and provisions, sealed with the king's seal, to another country. When that person travels to the towns of other countries, no one will kill them, nor will anyone harass them. They can travel alone without any obstacles.' The Buddha said: 'It is so, Sariputra! Bodhisattva-Mahasattvas who are reborn in Buddha Akshobhya's Buddha-land, or those who are about to be reborn—whether in this world or other worlds, who will ultimately be reborn in Buddha Akshobhya's Buddha-land—will all obtain peace.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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阿惟越致，便见无上正真道，从一佛刹复游一佛刹，皆讽诵佛道事，常乐于佛、天中天，至成无上正真道最正觉。” 舍利弗白佛言：“天中天！是间须陀洹道菩萨摩诃萨生阿閦佛刹者，是适等耳。所以者何？须陀洹以断截恶道住于道迹。如是，天中天！若有菩萨摩诃萨生阿閦佛刹者，甫当生者，是人皆现断恶道，不复在弟子缘一觉地，从一佛刹复游一佛刹，当乐于佛、天中天及弟子，至成无上正真道最正觉也。” 佛言：“如是，舍利弗！若有菩萨摩诃萨于是世界、若他方世界终亡生阿閦佛刹者，为以现过弟子缘一觉地，从一佛刹复游一佛刹，皆讽诵诸佛道事、皆面见诸如来，至成无上正真之道最正觉。譬如，舍利弗！须陀洹度脱异道、恶法，得道无有异。如是，舍利弗！若有菩萨摩诃萨于是世界、若他方世界终亡往生阿閦佛刹者，甫当生者，其皆不复离无上正真道，从一佛刹复游一佛刹，皆讽诵诸佛道事，常乐于佛、天中天无上正真道，至成无上正真道最正觉。” 贤者舍利弗白佛言：“天中天！是间斯陀含住往来地，菩萨摩诃萨生阿閦佛刹者是这等耳？天中天！是间阿那含住不复还地，菩萨摩诃萨生阿閦佛刹者是这等耳？天中天！是间阿罗汉住无所著地，菩萨摩诃萨生阿閦佛刹者是这等耳？ 现代汉语译本 ‘阿惟越致’（不退转），便能证见无上正真之道，从一个佛刹游历到另一个佛刹，都诵习佛道之事，常乐于佛、天中之天，直至成就无上正真道最正觉。 舍利弗（佛陀的十大弟子之一，以智慧著称）对佛说：‘天中天（佛的尊称）！此间须陀洹（小乘初果，预流果）道的菩萨摩诃萨（大菩萨）往生阿閦佛（不动佛）刹土，也是如此吗？这是为什么呢？须陀洹断除恶道，安住于道迹。’‘如是，天中天！如果有菩萨摩诃萨往生阿閦佛刹土，或者将要往生，这些人都会显现断除恶道，不再处于弟子缘觉之地，从一个佛刹游历到另一个佛刹，将乐于佛、天中之天以及弟子，直至成就无上正真道最正觉。’ 佛说：‘是的，舍利弗！如果有菩萨摩诃萨在这个世界或者其他世界终结生命往生阿閦佛刹土，他们会超越弟子缘觉之地，从一个佛刹游历到另一个佛刹，都诵习诸佛的道业，都面见诸如来，直至成就无上正真之道最正觉。譬如，舍利弗！须陀洹度脱异道、恶法，得道没有差别。如是，舍利弗！如果有菩萨摩诃萨在这个世界或者其他世界终结生命往生阿閦佛刹土，或者将要往生，他们都不会再离开无上正真之道，从一个佛刹游历到另一个佛刹，都诵习诸佛的道业，常乐于佛、天中之天无上正真之道，直至成就无上正真道最正觉。’ 贤者舍利弗对佛说：‘天中天！此间斯陀含（小乘二果，一来果）安住于往来之地，菩萨摩诃萨往生阿閦佛刹土也是如此吗？天中天！此间阿那含（小乘三果，不还果）安住于不复还之地，菩萨摩诃萨往生阿閦佛刹土也是如此吗？天中天！此间阿罗汉（小乘四果，无学果）安住于无所著之地，菩萨摩诃萨往生阿閦佛刹土也是如此吗？’
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English version 'Avaivartika' (non-retrogression), then one sees the unsurpassed, true and right path, traveling from one Buddha-land to another, all reciting the affairs of the Buddha's path, always rejoicing in the Buddha, the Heaven of Heavens, until achieving the unsurpassed, true and right path, the most perfect enlightenment. Shariputra (one of the Buddha's ten great disciples, known for his wisdom) said to the Buddha: 'Heaven of Heavens (a title for the Buddha)! Are the Bodhisattva Mahasattvas (great Bodhisattvas) of the Srotapanna (stream-enterer, the first stage of enlightenment in Theravada Buddhism) path in this world who are born in the Buddha-land of Akshobhya (Immovable Buddha) also like this? Why is that? The Srotapanna cuts off the evil paths and dwells in the path's trace.' 'So it is, Heaven of Heavens! If there are Bodhisattva Mahasattvas who are born in the Buddha-land of Akshobhya, or who are about to be born, these people will all manifest the cutting off of evil paths, no longer dwelling in the place of disciples or Pratyekabuddhas (solitary Buddhas), traveling from one Buddha-land to another, they will rejoice in the Buddha, the Heaven of Heavens, and the disciples, until achieving the unsurpassed, true and right path, the most perfect enlightenment.' The Buddha said: 'So it is, Shariputra! If there are Bodhisattva Mahasattvas in this world or other worlds who end their lives and are born in the Buddha-land of Akshobhya, they will transcend the place of disciples and Pratyekabuddhas, traveling from one Buddha-land to another, all reciting the affairs of the Buddhas' path, all seeing the Tathagatas (Buddhas) face to face, until achieving the unsurpassed, true and right path, the most perfect enlightenment. For example, Shariputra! The Srotapanna is liberated from heterodox paths and evil dharmas, and there is no difference in attaining the path. So it is, Shariputra! If there are Bodhisattva Mahasattvas in this world or other worlds who end their lives and are born in the Buddha-land of Akshobhya, or who are about to be born, they will never again depart from the unsurpassed, true and right path, traveling from one Buddha-land to another, all reciting the affairs of the Buddhas' path, always rejoicing in the Buddha, the Heaven of Heavens, the unsurpassed, true and right path, until achieving the unsurpassed, true and right path, the most perfect enlightenment.' The venerable Shariputra said to the Buddha: 'Heaven of Heavens! Are the Sakrdagamin (once-returner, the second stage of enlightenment in Theravada Buddhism) in this world who dwell in the place of coming and going, and the Bodhisattva Mahasattvas who are born in the Buddha-land of Akshobhya also like this? Heaven of Heavens! Are the Anagamin (non-returner, the third stage of enlightenment in Theravada Buddhism) in this world who dwell in the place of no return, and the Bodhisattva Mahasattvas who are born in the Buddha-land of Akshobhya also like this? Heaven of Heavens! Are the Arhats (worthy one, the fourth and final stage of enlightenment in Theravada Buddhism) in this world who dwell in the place of non-attachment, and the Bodhisattva Mahasattvas who are born in the Buddha-land of Akshobhya also like this?' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ”
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佛告贤者舍利弗言：“莫得说是语。所以者何？是间菩萨摩诃萨受无上正真道决，菩萨生阿閦佛刹者是这等耳。 “复次，舍利弗！是间菩萨摩诃萨坐于佛树下，菩萨生阿閦佛刹者是这等耳。所以者何？舍利弗！菩萨摩诃萨为现如来，憋魔不复能动摇，过弟子缘一觉地，从一佛刹复游一佛刹，常皆随诸佛之教令，至成无上正真道最正觉。” 尔时，阿难心念言：“我欲试须菩提知报我何等言。” 贤者阿难问贤者须菩提言：“唯，须菩提！为见阿閦佛及诸弟子等并其佛刹不？” 须菩提谓阿难言：“汝上向视。” 阿难答言：“仁者须菩提！我已上向视，上皆是虚空。” 须菩提谓阿难言：“如仁者上向见空，观阿閦佛及诸弟子等并其佛刹当如是。” 尔时，贤者舍利弗问言：“如属天中天所说：是间菩萨摩诃萨受决，菩萨生阿閦佛刹者是这等耳。天中天！以何故等而等？” 佛告舍利弗言：“用法等故而等。”◎ ◎阿閦佛国经佛般泥洹品第五 尔时，贤者舍利弗心念言：“佛已说阿閦佛昔者行菩萨道时德号、复说佛刹之善快、亦复说诸弟子及诸菩萨所学成愿，佛当复说阿閦佛摩诃般泥洹时有何感应。天中天！” 于是，佛即知舍 现代汉语译本 佛陀告诉贤者舍利弗说：‘不要说这样的话。为什么呢？因为这里的菩萨摩诃萨（菩萨中的大菩萨）接受无上正真之道的决断，菩萨能往生阿閦佛（Akshobhya Buddha）的佛土，就是这样的。’ ‘再者，舍利弗！这里的菩萨摩诃萨坐在菩提树下，菩萨能往生阿閦佛的佛土，就是这样的。为什么呢？舍利弗！菩萨摩诃萨为了示现如来，使魔不能再动摇，超越弟子和缘觉的境界，从一个佛土游历到另一个佛土，常常跟随诸佛的教导，最终成就无上正真之道，成为最正觉。’ 这时，阿难心想：‘我想试探一下须菩提，看他会回答我什么。’ 贤者阿难问贤者须菩提说：‘喂，须菩提！你看见阿閦佛以及他的弟子们和他的佛土了吗？’ 须菩提对阿难说：‘你向上看。’ 阿难回答说：‘仁者须菩提！我已经向上看了，上面都是虚空。’ 须菩提对阿难说：‘正如你向上看见到虚空一样，看待阿閦佛以及他的弟子们和他的佛土也应当如此。’ 这时，贤者舍利弗问道：‘正如世尊所说：这里的菩萨摩诃萨接受决断，菩萨能往生阿閦佛的佛土，就是这样的。世尊！因为什么原因而相等呢？’ 佛陀告诉舍利弗说：‘因为法性相等所以相等。’ 阿閦佛国经佛般泥洹品第五 这时，贤者舍利弗心想：‘佛陀已经说了阿閦佛过去行菩萨道时的德号，又说了佛土的善妙快乐，也说了诸弟子和诸菩萨所学成就的愿望，佛陀接下来应当会说阿閦佛入摩诃般泥洹（Mahaparinirvana，大涅槃）时会有什么感应。世尊！’ 于是，佛陀立刻知道舍利弗心中的想法。
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English version The Buddha said to the venerable Shariputra, 'Do not speak such words. Why is that? Because the Bodhisattva Mahasattvas (great Bodhisattvas) here receive the determination for the unsurpassed, true, and right path, and that Bodhisattvas are born in the Buddha-land of Akshobhya (Akshobhya Buddha), it is like this.' 'Furthermore, Shariputra! The Bodhisattva Mahasattvas here sit under the Bodhi tree, and that Bodhisattvas are born in the Buddha-land of Akshobhya, it is like this. Why is that? Shariputra! The Bodhisattva Mahasattvas manifest as the Tathagata, so that Mara can no longer shake them, they surpass the realms of disciples and Pratyekabuddhas, travel from one Buddha-land to another, always follow the teachings of all Buddhas, and ultimately achieve the unsurpassed, true, and right path, becoming the most perfectly enlightened one.' At that time, Ananda thought, 'I want to test Subhuti to see what he will answer me.' The venerable Ananda asked the venerable Subhuti, 'Hey, Subhuti! Have you seen Akshobhya Buddha and his disciples, as well as his Buddha-land?' Subhuti said to Ananda, 'Look upwards.' Ananda replied, 'Venerable Subhuti! I have already looked upwards, and above is all emptiness.' Subhuti said to Ananda, 'Just as you see emptiness when you look upwards, so should you view Akshobhya Buddha and his disciples, as well as his Buddha-land.' At that time, the venerable Shariputra asked, 'As the World Honored One has said: the Bodhisattva Mahasattvas here receive the determination, and that Bodhisattvas are born in the Buddha-land of Akshobhya, it is like this. World Honored One! For what reason are they equal?' The Buddha said to Shariputra, 'They are equal because of the equality of Dharma.' Chapter Five of the Akshobhya Buddha Land Sutra: The Buddha's Parinirvana At that time, the venerable Shariputra thought, 'The Buddha has already spoken of the virtuous names of Akshobhya Buddha when he practiced the Bodhisattva path in the past, and also of the goodness and joy of the Buddha-land, and also of the vows that the disciples and Bodhisattvas have learned and fulfilled. The Buddha should next speak of what will be the signs when Akshobhya Buddha enters Mahaparinirvana (great Nirvana). World Honored One!' Thereupon, the Buddha immediately knew the thoughts in Shariputra's mind. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------