English
They abandoned evil, sought refuge in the Buddha, received the Buddha's prediction and bowed in reverence. Those who heard the Dharma each understood and attained fruition, while those who did not understand were confused. We beseech the World Honored One, with compassion, to explain the Dharma again in detail, so that all Bodhisattvas may strengthen their practice, abide in the right path without wavering, achieve all wisdom, subdue the demonic forces, embrace various heterodox teachings, eliminate all worldly afflictions, persuade the wicked to enter the right path, abandon the Hinayana realm, turn the wheel of non-retrogression, fulfill all vows, benefit all sentient beings, receive the power of solemn purity, obtain infinite light, liberate those who have not been liberated, and perfect those who have not been perfected. Now, all the sons and daughters of noble families present here, with humble hearts, are eager to hear the Dharma, and only hope that the Dharma can be widely spread, and that the grace of the Dharma can benefit future generations. We beseech the World Honored One to have compassion and speak the Dharma for the assembly. At that time, the World Honored One thought in his heart: 'This Dharma is subtle and extraordinary, it is the practice of great Bodhisattvas. Now it should be publicly proclaimed, it is not suitable to be held in a small gathering, it is better to manifest auspicious signs to resonate with the ten directions.' Immediately, as the World Honored One thought, he emitted light from the pores of his body, illuminating the ten directions of countless worlds like the sands of the Ganges River. The Buddhas of the ten directions each sent Bodhisattvas, who possessed immeasurable wisdom, subtle understanding, each leading a multitude of hundreds of billions of Bodhisattvas, all manifesting miraculous transformations, came to the Saha world (the world of endurance), to pay homage to the Sakyamuni Buddha, to offer service, to bow at the Buddha's feet, and each stated: 'We have seen the auspicious light of the Buddha, received grace and guidance, relying on the four immeasurable minds (loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity) to come and receive the Dharma. The Buddhas of our native lands have warned us, saying: 'Why do you go to the Saha world? The people of the Saha world are stubborn and obstinate, full of flaws and evils, greedy and jealous, lustful and hateful, cursing and slandering each other, their hearts are full of anger, harming each other, they are rude and arrogant, deceitful and cunning, difficult to teach, do not go to the Saha world, and seek trouble for yourselves.' We all reported again: 'We have the ability to come to the Saha world, even if we encounter all kinds of troubles and harms, burning by fire and cutting by swords, we will have no resentment. The World Honored One and all the righteous ones, are able to humbly and patiently teach sentient beings, we are willing to worship and serve, and ask for profound Dharma.' The Buddhas of our native lands then allowed us to come, and warned us again: 'Go, sons and daughters of noble families! You must follow the timing, remember your own hearts, be careful not to be lazy or doubtful, like our native land practicing for hundreds of thousands of kalpas, it is not as good as one day of diligent practice in the Saha world.' Therefore, World Honored One! Traversing countless worlds like the sands of the Ganges River, we do not feel it is far.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
Chinese
，愿闻世尊说严净经，及诸正士论讲要言。” 于是弥勒菩萨即从坐起偏袒右臂，长跪叉手前诣佛所，以偈叹曰： “无量威德闻十方， 光照上下恒沙界， 一切众生无能称， 人中圣慧不可议。 十方世界恒沙国， 菩萨大众为法会， 用乐道法亦恪住， 唯人中尊宣法训。 世尊名称遍十方， 禁戒三昧智慧然， 仪好无动如师子， 犹若日光曜虚空。 诸天龙王及鬼神， 其比丘众比丘尼， 清信士女叉手住， 愍哀安住唯宣法。 以知过去及当来， 分别晓了今现在， 为众生本所应度， 以律开化决狐疑。 云何菩萨造立行， 国土严净光所照？ 何因具足众大愿？ 唯人中上宣此意。 何缘此等无贪嫉？ 何谓禁戒无所犯？ 以何为众修勤行？ 因群黎故行愍哀。 何从奉行无数劫， 用精进故势力上。 智慧不倦脱无为， 济度众生勤苦患， 其意清定恒一心， 行净脱门住禅思。 修无所著如莲华， 云何立行消殄欲？ 从何奉行深妙业？ 何因志行度世法？ 何缘伏魔及兵众， 以降化之即成佛？” 于时世尊告弥勒曰：“布法高座，如来今当普为十方诸菩萨众，敷演往古性和佛国功勋严净愿 现代汉语译本：‘我们希望听闻世尊宣说庄严清净的经典，以及各位正士讨论讲解的要义。’ 于是，弥勒菩萨（Maitreya Bodhisattva）即从座位上起身，袒露右臂，长跪合掌，走到佛陀面前，用偈颂赞叹道： ‘无量的威德传遍十方，光明照耀上下恒河沙数的世界，一切众生都无法称量，人中圣者的智慧不可思议。 十方世界恒河沙数般的国土，菩萨大众聚集在此举行法会，他们以喜悦的心情修习佛法，唯有人中之尊宣说佛法教诲。 世尊的名称传遍十方，戒律、禅定、智慧的光芒闪耀，仪态美好如狮子般不可动摇，犹如日光照耀虚空。 诸天、龙王以及鬼神，还有比丘众、比丘尼，清信士女合掌而立，慈悲安住，唯愿听闻佛法。 您了知过去、未来，分别明了现在，为了众生本应被度化的因缘，以戒律开导，决断疑惑。 菩萨如何建立修行，使国土庄严清净，光明照耀？因何具足众多大愿？唯有人中之上的您宣说此意。 为何他们没有贪婪和嫉妒？为何他们持守戒律而无所违犯？他们为何为众生勤奋修行？因为怜悯众生而行慈悲。 他们从何时起奉行无数劫的修行，因为精进而使力量增长？智慧不倦，解脱于无为，救度众生脱离勤苦患难。 他们的心意清净安定，恒常一心，修行清净的解脱之门，安住于禅定思惟。修行无所执着，如同莲花一般，如何建立修行以消灭欲望？ 从何处奉行深妙的业行？因何立志修行以度脱世间法？因何降伏魔军和兵众，从而降伏转化而成就佛果？’ 这时，世尊告诉弥勒菩萨：‘请铺设法座，如来现在将为十方诸菩萨大众，敷演往昔的本性和佛国功德庄严清净的愿力。’
English
English version: ‘We wish to hear the World Honored One speak on the Sutra of Pure Adornment, and the essential points discussed by the noble ones.’ Then, Maitreya Bodhisattva, rising from his seat, bared his right arm, knelt with his palms together, and approached the Buddha, praising him in verse: ‘Boundless is your majestic virtue, heard throughout the ten directions, your light illuminates the countless worlds like the sands of the Ganges, all beings are unable to measure it, the wisdom of the sage among humans is inconceivable. In the ten directions, in lands as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, the great assembly of Bodhisattvas gathers for the Dharma assembly, they joyfully practice the Dharma, only the Honored One among humans proclaims the Dharma teachings. The name of the World Honored One spreads throughout the ten directions, the light of precepts, samadhi, and wisdom shines, your demeanor is as beautiful and unshakable as a lion, like the sun illuminating the void. The gods, dragon kings, and spirits, along with the Bhikshus, Bhikshunis, and lay devotees stand with their palms together, abiding in compassion, only wishing to hear the Dharma. You know the past and the future, and clearly understand the present, for the sake of beings who are destined to be liberated, you guide them with precepts, resolving their doubts. How do Bodhisattvas establish their practice, making their lands pure and adorned, illuminated by light? What causes them to fulfill their great vows? Only you, the highest among humans, can explain this. Why do they have no greed or jealousy? Why do they uphold the precepts without transgression? Why do they diligently practice for the sake of all beings? Because they have compassion for all beings. From when have they practiced for countless kalpas, and through diligence, their power has increased? Their wisdom is tireless, they are liberated from non-action, saving beings from suffering and hardship. Their minds are pure and stable, always focused, practicing the pure path of liberation, abiding in meditative contemplation. They practice without attachment, like a lotus flower, how do they establish practice to extinguish desire? From where do they practice profound and wondrous deeds? Why do they aspire to practice to transcend worldly laws? Why do they subdue the armies of Mara and their forces, and through subduing and transforming, attain Buddhahood?’ At that time, the World Honored One said to Maitreya: ‘Please prepare the Dharma seat, the Tathagata will now expound for the great assembly of Bodhisattvas in the ten directions, the past nature and the meritorious adornment and pure vows of the Buddha lands.’ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 行法典。”
Chinese
弥勒受教，即心念言：“如来何故使我施座？不令阿难、目连等乎？” 文殊师利即知弥勒心之所念，便答弥勒：“当知如来使仁布座，说是法时，非诸声闻、缘觉之等所能受持，纯为菩萨宣是法耳。” 于时弥勒即如其像三昧正受，为佛设座高四百万里，以无数宝而挍成之，天缯綩綖而布其上，座之光明照此三千大千世界。佛起升座，三千世界六反震动。 于时如来告舍利弗：“菩萨有四事法具足所愿。何谓为四？一曰、志性仁和。二曰、愍哀众生。三曰、精进不懈。四曰、一心常安，习善亲友。是为四法，具足所愿。” 佛告舍利弗：“菩萨复有一法不失所愿？何谓为一？于是开士当学追慕阿閦如来宿命本行菩萨道时，志愿出家乐沙门行，世世所生不违本誓，乃能进至得如来号无所从生，是则菩萨第一之利用，舍家故得致十德：一者、无有贪欲放逸之态。二者、常好闲居不习愦闹。三者、常奉佛行舍远小节。四者、弃捐痴冥无益之法。五者、不慕妻子家居恩爱。六者、释置恶趣非法之患。七者、摄取安乐天上善处。八者、未曾违失宿命本德。九者、诸天爱敬常恋侍卫。十者、诸龙神王常拥护之。是为十德。若有菩萨不舍大乘、慕度众生，常当追乐出家之业，是为一法 现代汉语译本 ‘行法典。’ 弥勒（Maitreya，未来佛）接受教诲，心中默念：‘如来（Tathagata，佛的称号）为何让我施设座位？不让阿难（Ananda，佛的十大弟子之一）、目连（Maudgalyayana，佛的十大弟子之一）等人来做呢？’ 文殊师利（Manjusri，智慧的象征）立刻知道弥勒心中所想，便回答弥勒：‘应当知道如来让您铺设座位，是因为宣说此法时，不是那些声闻（Sravaka，听闻佛法而修行的弟子）、缘觉（Pratyekabuddha，独自觉悟者）等所能领受的，完全是为菩萨（Bodhisattva，发愿成佛的修行者）宣说此法。’ 这时，弥勒即刻进入如其像三昧（Samadhi，禅定）的正受状态，为佛设置了一个高四百万里的座位，用无数珍宝装饰而成，上面铺着天上的丝绸，座位的光明照耀着这个三千大千世界（Trisahasra-Mahasahasra-Lokadhatu，佛教宇宙观中的一个宇宙）。佛起身升座，三千世界六次震动。 这时，如来告诉舍利弗（Sariputra，佛的十大弟子之一，智慧第一）：‘菩萨有四种法，具足就能实现所愿。哪四种呢？第一，志向和性格仁慈平和。第二，怜悯哀伤众生。第三，精进不懈怠。第四，一心常安，亲近良善的朋友。这就是四种法，具足就能实现所愿。’ 佛告诉舍利弗：‘菩萨还有一种法不会失去所愿。哪一种呢？就是这位开士（菩萨的别称）应当学习追慕阿閦如来（Akshobhya，不动佛）过去生中修行菩萨道时，发愿出家做沙门（Sramana，出家修行者）的行为，世世所生都不违背本来的誓愿，才能进步到获得如来称号，无所从来，这就是菩萨第一的利益。舍弃家庭的缘故，可以获得十种功德：第一，没有贪欲放纵的状态。第二，常常喜欢闲静的居处，不习惯喧闹。第三，常常奉行佛的教导，舍弃细枝末节。第四，抛弃愚痴昏昧无益的法。第五，不贪恋妻子家庭的恩爱。第六，解除恶趣非法之患。第七，摄取安乐的天上善处。第八，不曾违背过去生中的本德。第九，诸天爱敬，常常恋慕侍卫。第十，诸龙神王常常拥护他。这就是十种功德。如果有菩萨不舍弃大乘（Mahayana，佛教的一个主要流派）、想要度化众生，应当常常追随乐于出家的事业，这就是一种法。’