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English version: Manjusri said to the Buddha, 'Now, I wish that the immeasurable and countless meritorious adornments of all the Buddha lands that I have seen, according to my wish, from the auspicious places, could all be combined into one Buddha land. This Buddha land would not include Sravakas (hearers) and Pratyekabuddhas (solitary realizers). In the moment of generating the aspiration in the evil world of the five turbidities, even if I were to praise the meritorious adornments of all the Buddha lands for kalpas as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River, I would not be able to fully express them. My vows surpass even these, and no one can fully attest to them except the Buddha, who clearly knows my mind.' The Buddha said, 'Excellent! Just as you have said, the Tathagata (Buddha) has unobstructed wisdom, and the three kinds of knowledge are without hindrance. It is true, it is true, there is no difference.' At that time, the Bodhisattvas in the assembly thought in their minds, 'The Buddha praises the meritorious adornments of Manjusri's Buddha land when he attains Buddhahood. How does it compare to the adornments of Amitabha's (Amitabha, Buddha's name) Pure Land in the Western Paradise?' The Buddha immediately knew the thoughts of the Bodhisattvas and said to Simhanadagarjita Bodhisattva (Simhanadagarjita, Bodhisattva's name), 'To know the meritorious adornments of Amitabha's Pure Land in the Western Paradise compared to Manjusri is difficult to describe with metaphors! For example, if one were to take a single hair and divide it into one hundred parts, and then take one of those parts and use it to draw a drop of seawater, the meritorious adornments of Amitabha would be like that one drop of water, while the Buddha land of Manjusri when he attains Buddhahood would be like a vast ocean, boundless and inconceivable.' At that time, Simhanadagarjita Bodhisattva stepped forward and said to the Buddha, 'Has there ever been a Tathagata's land in another direction that is as adorned as this?' The Buddha said, 'Yes! In the east, beyond a hundred billion Ganges River sands of worlds, there is a world called Super-Established Vow. The Buddha there is named Prakashaprabhasa-samantabhadra-sagararaja Tathagata (Prakashaprabhasa-samantabhadra-sagararaja, Buddha's name), the Perfectly Enlightened One. He is surrounded by Bodhisattvas and their retinues, and has been teaching the Dharma for kalpas as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River. His lifespan is also limitless. The adornments of this Buddha's land are equal to those of the Universal Manifestation Buddha Land. There are four Bodhisattvas who wear the armor of great vows and whose merits are inconceivable.' Simhanadagarjita Bodhisattva again said to the Buddha, 'May you have compassion and proclaim what we have not heard, and describe in detail the adornments of the land of Prakashaprabhasa-samantabhadra-sagararaja Tathagata, and what are the names of those four Bodhisattvas? Where are they located?' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 方游何佛土，净德普备能具斯处？”
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佛言：“第一菩萨名曰光英，游于东方无忧首如来佛土；第二菩萨名曰慧上，在于南方慧王如来佛土；第三菩萨名曰寂根，在于西方智积如来佛土；第四菩萨名曰意愿，在于北方钩锁如来佛土。” 于时世尊，即如其像三昧正受，其三昧名悉现严净，应时见东方普照常明德海王如来佛土，及诸菩萨功勋严净，自昔以来所希见闻，譬如掌中视宝珠耳，如普现佛国土无异。众会睹之莫不欣喜，诚如世尊所言，无有异也。 世尊即便告诸菩萨：“当如文殊师利所行为法。” 诸菩萨众同发声曰：“唯然受教，当学文殊师利本发心行，成就严净不敢懈废。” 于时世尊，寻便欣笑，光从口出，五色晃昱普照十方掩覆日月，绕身三匝还从顶入。弥勒菩萨即从坐起，长跪叉手前问佛言：“佛不妄笑，笑必有意。是何因缘，愿佛说之！” 佛言：“弥勒！向佛说法现三昧力，皆见东方普照佛国，具足备悉严净功德，众会欣悦誓愿志学，今现八万四千菩萨，咸共发心成严净国，复有菩萨八万四千十六正士发仁慈心，性弱和雅所愿具足，斯等如是当逮文殊师利。其余菩萨不能若斯，虽尔缘是功德福，疾成无上正真之道为最正觉，国土成就不及文殊师利严净之德 现代汉语译本：‘哪位菩萨游历何方佛土，能普遍具备如此清净的功德？’ 佛说：‘第一位菩萨名为光英（光明英俊），游历于东方无忧首如来（无忧无虑的首领）的佛土；第二位菩萨名为慧上（智慧至上），在南方慧王如来（智慧之王）的佛土；第三位菩萨名为寂根（寂静之根），在西方智积如来（智慧积累）的佛土；第四位菩萨名为意愿（意念愿望），在北方钩锁如来（钩锁般牢固）的佛土。’ 当时，世尊即刻进入如其形象的三昧正定，此三昧名为悉现严净（完全显现庄严清净）。应时，众人见到东方普照常明德海王如来（普遍照耀，恒常光明，功德如海之王）的佛土，以及诸位菩萨的功勋庄严清净，这些都是自古以来所希望见到和听闻的，就像在手掌中观看宝珠一样，与普遍显现的佛国土没有差别。众会看到这些，无不欢喜，确实如世尊所说，没有丝毫差异。 世尊随即告诉诸位菩萨：‘应当像文殊师利（妙吉祥）菩萨那样修行佛法。’ 诸位菩萨一同发声说：‘我们谨遵教诲，应当学习文殊师利菩萨最初发心时的修行，成就庄严清净，不敢懈怠荒废。’ 当时，世尊随即欣然微笑，光芒从口中发出，五彩缤纷，普照十方，遮蔽了日月的光辉，绕身三圈后从头顶进入。弥勒菩萨（慈氏）即从座位上起身，长跪合掌，向前问佛说：‘佛不轻易微笑，微笑必定有其深意。这是什么因缘，愿佛为我们解说！’ 佛说：‘弥勒！刚才佛说法时显现三昧之力，大家都看到了东方普照佛国，具足完备的庄严清净功德，众会欢喜，发誓要学习。现在有八万四千位菩萨，都共同发心成就庄严清净的佛国；又有八万四千零十六位正士发起了仁慈之心，性情柔和文雅，所愿都能实现。这些人将来都能达到文殊师利菩萨的境界。其余的菩萨虽然不能像他们那样，但也会因为这些功德福报，迅速成就无上正真之道，成为最正觉，他们成就的国土比不上文殊师利菩萨的庄严清净之德。’
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English version: 'Which Bodhisattva travels to which Buddha land, and is able to universally possess such pure merits?' The Buddha said, 'The first Bodhisattva is named Guangying (Radiant Hero), who travels in the eastern Buddha land of Worry-Free Chief Tathagata; the second Bodhisattva is named Huishang (Wisdom Supreme), who is in the southern Buddha land of Wisdom King Tathagata; the third Bodhisattva is named Jigen (Root of Tranquility), who is in the western Buddha land of Accumulated Wisdom Tathagata; the fourth Bodhisattva is named Yiyuan (Intent and Wish), who is in the northern Buddha land of Hook-Lock Tathagata.' At that time, the World Honored One immediately entered the Samadhi of his form, which is named 'Complete Manifestation of Purity and Solemnity'. Instantly, they saw the eastern Buddha land of Universal Illumination, Constant Light, Virtue Ocean King Tathagata, as well as the solemn and pure merits of the Bodhisattvas. These were what they had hoped to see and hear since ancient times, like viewing a precious pearl in the palm of one's hand, no different from the universally manifested Buddha lands. The assembly, upon seeing this, were all delighted, indeed as the World Honored One had said, there was no difference. The World Honored One then told the Bodhisattvas, 'You should practice the Dharma as Manjushri (Gentle Glory) Bodhisattva does.' The Bodhisattva assembly said in unison, 'We respectfully accept the teachings, and we shall learn from the initial aspiration and practice of Manjushri Bodhisattva, achieving solemn purity, and dare not be negligent or lax.' At that time, the World Honored One then smiled with joy, and light emanated from his mouth, five-colored and brilliant, universally illuminating the ten directions, covering the sun and moon, circling his body three times before entering through the top of his head. Maitreya Bodhisattva (Loving One) then rose from his seat, knelt with palms together, and asked the Buddha, 'The Buddha does not smile without reason, there must be a deep meaning behind the smile. What is the cause of this, may the Buddha explain it to us!' The Buddha said, 'Maitreya! Just now, when the Buddha was expounding the Dharma and manifesting the power of Samadhi, everyone saw the eastern Buddha land of Universal Illumination, with its complete and perfect solemn and pure merits. The assembly was delighted and vowed to learn. Now, there are 84,000 Bodhisattvas who have all made the aspiration to achieve a solemn and pure Buddha land; and there are 84,016 righteous ones who have developed a compassionate heart, with gentle and refined natures, and all their wishes will be fulfilled. These people will all attain the state of Manjushri Bodhisattva. The other Bodhisattvas, although they cannot be like them, will also, through these merits and blessings, quickly achieve the unsurpassed true path, becoming the most perfect enlightenment. The Buddha lands they achieve will not be as solemn and pure as the merits of Manjushri Bodhisattva.' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 。”
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佛言：“弥勒！若有菩萨心性至真，口宣誓愿不犯本心，亦当具足如文殊师利身，其心怯弱而有信乐，缘是口勇宣辞誓愿，转得超越六十万亿垓劫终始之难，六度无极则以具足。” 时四菩萨各从其方化作重阁众宝挍络，各从诸天无数百千，雨众天华、鼓众音乐，神足威变地为动震，四面俱进来趣世尊，光照众会见莫不欣。 弥勒长跪而白佛言：“今地大动、天华纷纷，重阁晃曜四方来臻，鼓乐弦歌、天香苾芬，此何瑞应？谁之威神？” 佛言：“弥勒！是四菩萨即来见佛，用自神力感动众会，故现此瑞劝化于法。” 时四菩萨即进诣佛，稽首礼足绕佛三匝，佛命使坐退而就榻。时佛宣告诸会菩萨：“此四正士多所劝发，兴建誓愿不可称计。设族姓子谦敬渴仰于此正士，因问法义疑网永止，行菩萨业灭除终始，必逮无上正真之道，超二十亿劫周旋之恼，普具诸法六度无极。若有女人闻是正士名号之称，速转女身疾解正觉。” 尔时世尊敛复威神，一切众会还自如故，彼佛国土忽然不现。于是文殊师利前白佛言：“唯然世尊！一切诸法犹若如幻，幻师所作适起寻灭，诸法展转亦复如是，其不起灭乃曰平等，平等学者必逮正觉，逮正觉已度脱一切。” 慧上菩萨问文殊 现代汉语译本 佛陀说：‘弥勒（Maitreya，未来佛）！如果有菩萨心性至真，口中所宣誓的愿望不违背本心，也应当具备如文殊师利（Manjusri，智慧的象征）菩萨那样的身相。即使内心怯弱但有信乐，因为口中勇敢地宣说誓愿，也能超越六十万亿垓劫的生死轮回之苦，圆满具足六度波罗蜜（六种到达彼岸的修行方法）。’ 当时，四位菩萨各自从其所在的方向化现出重重楼阁，以各种珍宝装饰，各自带领无数百千诸天，降下天花、奏响天乐，以神通之力使大地震动，从四面八方来到佛陀面前，光芒照耀着大众，使他们无不欢喜。 弥勒菩萨长跪合掌，向佛陀禀告说：‘现在大地震动，天花纷纷落下，重重楼阁光彩夺目地从四方而来，鼓乐齐鸣，天香芬芳，这是什么祥瑞的征兆？是谁的威神之力？’ 佛陀说：‘弥勒！这四位菩萨即将前来见我，他们用自己的神通力感动大众，所以显现这种祥瑞，劝勉大家修行佛法。’ 当时，四位菩萨立即来到佛陀面前，顶礼佛足，绕佛三匝，佛陀命他们就座，他们退下坐到座位上。这时，佛陀告诉在场的所有菩萨：‘这四位正士多方劝勉，发起的誓愿不可计数。如果善男子善女人谦虚恭敬地渴求向这四位正士请教，因请教佛法义理，疑惑就会永远止息，修行菩萨道，就能灭除生死轮回，必定证得无上正真之道，超越二十亿劫的轮回之苦，普遍具足诸法和六度波罗蜜。如果有女人听到这四位正士的名号，就能迅速转为男子之身，快速证得正觉。’ 这时，世尊收敛神通威光，一切大众恢复如常，佛国刹土也忽然消失不见。于是，文殊师利菩萨上前对佛陀说：‘是的，世尊！一切诸法都如同幻象，幻术师所变现的事物，刚出现就随即消失，诸法的流转变化也是如此，不生不灭才叫做平等，修习平等的人必定证得正觉，证得正觉后就能度脱一切众生。’ 慧上菩萨向文殊师利菩萨问道：
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English version The Buddha said, 'Maitreya! If there are Bodhisattvas whose minds are truly sincere, and whose vows declared by their mouths do not violate their original intentions, they should also possess a form like that of Manjusri. Even if their hearts are timid but they have faith and joy, because they bravely declare their vows, they can transcend the suffering of birth and death for sixty hundred thousand trillion kalpas, and fully possess the Six Paramitas (six perfections to reach the other shore).' At that time, four Bodhisattvas each transformed from their respective directions into layered pavilions adorned with various treasures, each leading countless hundreds of thousands of devas, raining down heavenly flowers, playing heavenly music, and using their divine powers to shake the earth. They came from all four directions towards the Buddha, their light illuminating the assembly, causing them all to rejoice. Maitreya knelt down, put his palms together, and reported to the Buddha, 'Now the earth is shaking, heavenly flowers are falling, layered pavilions are shining brightly from all directions, drums and music are playing, and heavenly fragrances are wafting. What auspicious sign is this? Whose divine power is it?' The Buddha said, 'Maitreya! These four Bodhisattvas are about to come to see me. They are using their divine powers to move the assembly, so they are manifesting this auspicious sign to encourage everyone to practice the Dharma.' At that time, the four Bodhisattvas immediately approached the Buddha, bowed their heads to his feet, and circumambulated him three times. The Buddha instructed them to take their seats, and they withdrew to their places. Then, the Buddha announced to all the Bodhisattvas present, 'These four noble beings have given much encouragement and have made countless vows. If good men and good women humbly and respectfully seek to learn from these four noble beings, by inquiring about the meaning of the Dharma, their doubts will be forever extinguished. By practicing the Bodhisattva path, they can eliminate the cycle of birth and death, and will surely attain the unsurpassed true path, transcending the suffering of twenty billion kalpas of reincarnation, and universally possess all dharmas and the Six Paramitas. If any woman hears the names of these four noble beings, she can quickly transform into a male body and quickly attain enlightenment.' At this time, the World Honored One withdrew his divine power, and everything in the assembly returned to normal. The Buddha's land also suddenly disappeared. Then, Manjusri Bodhisattva stepped forward and said to the Buddha, 'Yes, World Honored One! All dharmas are like illusions. The things conjured by a magician appear and then immediately vanish. The flow and change of dharmas are also like this. Non-arising and non-ceasing is called equality. Those who practice equality will surely attain enlightenment, and having attained enlightenment, they can liberate all beings.' Bodhisattva Hui Shang asked Manjusri -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 师利曰：“菩萨何行而成正觉？” 文殊师利答曰：“无逮无失是曰正觉。”