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English version: Having heard the true Dharma in the assembly, they all attained the 'Anutpattika-dharma-ksanti' (the acceptance of the non-arising of all dharmas). Ananda! These elders have all in the past, near the Buddhas, made offerings and planted deep roots of goodness. After their passing, they will no longer fall into the evil realms, but will be reborn in the heavens and among humans, enjoying supreme bliss. In due course, when the 'Maitreya Tathagata' (the future Buddha), worthy of offerings, the perfectly enlightened one, appears in the world, they will be born in his Buddha-field, draw near to make offerings, and respect and serve him. Thereafter, until the Buddhas of the 'Bhadrakalpa' (the present kalpa) appear one after another, they will draw near to make offerings to each Buddha, listen to the true Dharma, recite and remember it, and widely proclaim it to others. Finally, after twenty-five kalpas, in various Buddha-fields, they will all attain 'Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi' (the supreme perfect enlightenment), and will be known by the same name, 'Padma-mangala-garbha Tathagata' (Lotus Auspicious Treasury Tathagata), worthy of offerings, the perfectly enlightened one, appearing in the world. At that time, the venerable Ananda stepped forward and said to the Buddha, 'World Honored One! Sugata! This vast and profound true Dharma is truly rare! What is the name of this sutra? How should we uphold it?' The Buddha said, 'Ananda! This sutra is named 'Bodhisattva Yogachara Bhumi Dharma-paryaya' (The Dharma Gate of the Bodhisattva's Yogic Practice), and it is also named 'The Fearless One's Teaching on What Was Asked'. You should uphold these names.' After the Buddha finished speaking this sutra, the venerable Ananda and all the great Sravakas, as well as all the Bodhisattva Mahasattvas, along with the five hundred elders, the gods, humans, Asuras, and all the great assembly, having heard what the Buddha had said, were all greatly delighted, and accepted it with faith and practiced accordingly. The Lower Volume of the Mahayana Sutra Spoken by the Buddha on the Fearless One's Teaching on What Was Asked --------------------------------------------------------------------------------