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English version Righteous views lead to goodness and happiness. 'O Immaculate Woman (De Wu Gou Nu, meaning 'Immaculate Woman', here a term of address by the Buddha to the audience)! Bodhisattva-Mahasattvas (Pu Sa Mo He Sa, meaning 'Great Bodhisattvas'), who accomplish four dharmas attain great wisdom. What are the four? First, not to harbor jealousy towards the Dharma. Second, to be able to dispel the doubts and regrets of others. Third, to speak the Dharma as one has heard it. Fourth, to frequently practice the conduct of emptiness. O Immaculate Woman! Bodhisattva-Mahasattvas, if they can accomplish these four dharmas, they will attain great wisdom.' At that time, the World Honored One spoke in verse: 'The wise do not harbor jealousy, they can dispel the doubts and regrets of others, they speak the Dharma as they have heard it, and they proclaim the emptiness practiced by the Tathagata. Practicing these four dharmas, the Tathagata will be pleased, and by learning as the Buddha taught, one will attain the supreme position of the Buddha.' 'O Immaculate Woman! Bodhisattva-Mahasattvas, who accomplish four dharmas attain the knowledge of past lives (Su Ming Zhi, meaning 'the ability to know past lives'). What are the four? First, to be able to speak the Dharma that should be heard to those who have long forgotten it, enabling them to remember the words and meanings without forgetting. Second, to make others believe and be happy to hear what one says, making them joyful, and to speak the Dharma for them. Third, to wish that they can escape the sufferings of conditioned existence and enter Nirvana (Nie Pan, meaning 'extinction'). Fourth, to understand the Samadhi of Illusion (Huan Hua San Mei, meaning 'the meditation of illusion') and to be in accordance with one's vows. O Immaculate Woman! Bodhisattva-Mahasattvas, if they can accomplish these four dharmas, they will attain the knowledge of past lives.' At that time, the World Honored One spoke in verse: 'For those who have long recited and forgotten, teach them to remember, always speak words that are pleasant to hear, tirelessly speak the Dharma for others, enable them to escape the suffering of conditioned existence, abandon appearances and practice Samadhi. Practicing these four dharmas, one will attain the knowledge of past lives, and in countless eons, quickly become the foremost physician.' 'O Immaculate Woman! Bodhisattva-Mahasattvas, who accomplish four dharmas are always close to the Buddha. What are the four? First, even if facing the cause of losing one's life, not to abandon the Buddha's Dharma. Second, even if facing the cause of losing one's life, never to accuse the Dharma teacher of faults. Third, even if facing the cause of losing one's life, never to associate with unwholesome teachers. Fourth, to frequently practice the Samadhi of Buddha Recitation (Nian Fo San Mei, meaning 'meditation of remembering the Buddha')' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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。得无垢女！诸菩萨摩诃萨，若能成就如是四法，常亲近佛。” 尔时世尊而说偈言： “常不舍佛道， 不毁訾法师， 不近恶知识， 常勤心念佛。 行如是四法， 得亲近如来， 在在所生处， 彼处常有佛。 乃至未证得， 无上菩提道， 一切所生处， 常得亲近佛。 “得无垢女！诸菩萨摩诃萨，成就四法，得三十二大丈夫相。何等为四？一者把金散佛，或散浮图。二者、常以香油涂如来塔。三者、种种华香伎乐布施。四者、眷属相随，供养和上阿阇梨等。得无垢女！诸菩萨摩诃萨，若能成就如是四法，得三十二大丈夫相。” 尔时世尊而说偈言： “把金散浮图， 香油涂佛塔， 施以香华乐， 敬心供养师。 行如是四法， 得三十二相， 端正甚奇妙， 一切功德具。 此法有妙相， 佛第一智慧。 “得无垢女，诸菩萨摩诃萨，成就四法得八十好。何等为四？一者、种种妙衣庄严法坐。二者、供养他人心不生倦。三者、于法师所不作斗乱。四者、教诸众生佛菩提行。得无垢女！诸菩萨摩诃萨，若能成就如是四法，得八十好。” 尔时世尊而说偈言： “妙衣严法坐， 供养他不倦， 教众生菩提， 易得 现代汉语译本 ‘得无垢女（Vimalā）！’诸位菩萨摩诃萨（Bodhisattva-mahāsattva），如果能够成就这四种法，就能常亲近佛陀。 这时，世尊以偈颂说道： ‘常不舍弃佛道，不诽谤法师，不亲近恶知识，常勤勉地忆念佛陀。 奉行这四种法，就能亲近如来，无论生在何处，那里常有佛陀。 乃至尚未证得无上菩提道，一切所生之处，都能常得亲近佛陀。’ ‘得无垢女！诸位菩萨摩诃萨，成就四种法，就能获得三十二大丈夫相（lakṣaṇa）。是哪四种呢？第一，用金子撒在佛像或佛塔上。第二，常用香油涂抹如来塔。第三，用各种花香和伎乐进行布施。第四，眷属相随，供养和尚（upādhyāya）和阿阇梨（ācārya）等。得无垢女！诸位菩萨摩诃萨，如果能够成就这四种法，就能获得三十二大丈夫相。’ 这时，世尊以偈颂说道： ‘用金子撒在佛塔上，用香油涂抹佛塔，布施香花和音乐，以恭敬心供养师长。 奉行这四种法，就能获得三十二相，容貌端正非常奇妙，一切功德具足。 此法具有微妙的相貌，是佛陀第一的智慧。’ ‘得无垢女！诸位菩萨摩诃萨，成就四种法就能获得八十种好（anuvyañjana）。是哪四种呢？第一，用各种美妙的衣服庄严法座。第二，供养他人时心中不生厌倦。第三，在法师处不制造争斗。第四，教导众生修行佛菩提道。得无垢女！诸位菩萨摩诃萨，如果能够成就这四种法，就能获得八十种好。’ 这时，世尊以偈颂说道： ‘用美妙的衣服庄严法座，供养他人不生厌倦，教导众生菩提之道，容易获得’
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English version 'O Vimalā (Immaculate Woman)! If Bodhisattva-mahāsattvas (Great Bodhisattvas) can accomplish these four dharmas, they will always be close to the Buddha.' At that time, the World Honored One spoke in verse: 'Always not abandoning the Buddha's path, not slandering the Dharma teachers, not associating with evil friends, always diligently remembering the Buddha. Practicing these four dharmas, one can be close to the Tathagata, and wherever one is born, there will always be a Buddha there. Until one has not attained the unsurpassed Bodhi path, in all places of birth, one can always be close to the Buddha.' 'O Vimalā! If Bodhisattva-mahāsattvas accomplish four dharmas, they will obtain the thirty-two marks of a great man (lakṣaṇa). What are the four? First, scattering gold on Buddha images or stupas. Second, always applying fragrant oil to the Tathagata's stupa. Third, making offerings of various fragrant flowers and music. Fourth, having family members accompany and make offerings to the upādhyāyas (preceptors) and ācāryas (teachers). O Vimalā! If Bodhisattva-mahāsattvas can accomplish these four dharmas, they will obtain the thirty-two marks of a great man.' At that time, the World Honored One spoke in verse: 'Scattering gold on stupas, applying fragrant oil to Buddha's stupas, offering fragrant flowers and music, and making offerings to teachers with reverence. Practicing these four dharmas, one will obtain the thirty-two marks, with a very wonderful and upright appearance, and all merits will be complete. This dharma has wonderful marks, it is the Buddha's foremost wisdom.' 'O Vimalā! If Bodhisattva-mahāsattvas accomplish four dharmas, they will obtain the eighty minor marks (anuvyañjana). What are the four? First, adorning the Dharma seat with various beautiful clothes. Second, not becoming weary in mind when making offerings to others. Third, not creating disputes with Dharma teachers. Fourth, teaching all beings to practice the Buddha's Bodhi path. O Vimalā! If Bodhisattva-mahāsattvas can accomplish these four dharmas, they will obtain the eighty minor marks.' At that time, the World Honored One spoke in verse: 'Adorning the Dharma seat with beautiful clothes, not becoming weary in making offerings to others, teaching all beings the path to Bodhi, easily obtaining' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 八十好。 菩萨修行此， 四种功德故， 常于一切时， 有胜相庄严。
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“得无垢女！诸菩萨摩诃萨，成就四法得净辩才。何等为四？一者、持菩萨藏。二者、昼夜读诵三聚法门。三者、为他人说离因缘法，以佛菩提不生不灭、离因缘故。四者、欢喜受持，不惜身命及以财宝。得无垢女！诸菩萨摩诃萨，若能成就如是四法，得净辩才。” 尔时世尊而说偈言： “昼夜常读诵， 坚持菩萨藏， 诸世间相违， 受持此佛法， 不惜身命财， 惜彼菩提道。 行如是四法， 得辩才增长， 如着种种鬘， 他人见者喜。 一切诸世间， 人天等众生， 见彼菩萨者， 欢喜亦如是。 “得无垢女！诸菩萨摩诃萨，成就四法得净佛土。何等为四？一者、于他不嫉。二者、等心自他。三者、见诸众生心常欢喜。四者、不亲诸恶眷属。得无垢女！诸菩萨摩诃萨，若能成就如是四法，得净佛土。” 尔时世尊，而说偈言： “心不怀嫉妒， 不取他人利， 见众生欢喜， 等心于一切， 不伴恶眷属。 如是等四法， 具足修行者， 得清净佛土。 “得无垢女！诸菩萨摩诃萨，成就四法得僧具足。何等为四？一者、不念他人眷属。二 现代汉语译本 八十好。 菩萨修行此， 四种功德故， 常于一切时， 有胜相庄严。 ‘得无垢女（指佛陀对一位名为得无垢的女性的称呼）！诸菩萨摩诃萨（指伟大的菩萨），成就四法得净辩才。何等为四？一者、持菩萨藏（指菩萨所修行的教义和戒律）。二者、昼夜读诵三聚法门（指菩萨戒的三种分类：摄律仪戒、摄善法戒、饶益有情戒）。三者、为他人说离因缘法，以佛菩提（指佛的智慧）不生不灭、离因缘故。四者、欢喜受持，不惜身命及以财宝。得无垢女！诸菩萨摩诃萨，若能成就如是四法，得净辩才。’ 尔时世尊而说偈言： ‘昼夜常读诵， 坚持菩萨藏， 诸世间相违， 受持此佛法， 不惜身命财， 惜彼菩提道。 行如是四法， 得辩才增长， 如着种种鬘， 他人见者喜。 一切诸世间， 人天等众生， 见彼菩萨者， 欢喜亦如是。’ ‘得无垢女！诸菩萨摩诃萨，成就四法得净佛土。何等为四？一者、于他不嫉。二者、等心自他。三者、见诸众生心常欢喜。四者、不亲诸恶眷属。得无垢女！诸菩萨摩诃萨，若能成就如是四法，得净佛土。’ 尔时世尊，而说偈言： ‘心不怀嫉妒， 不取他人利， 见众生欢喜， 等心于一切， 不伴恶眷属。 如是等四法， 具足修行者， 得清净佛土。’ ‘得无垢女！诸菩萨摩诃萨，成就四法得僧具足。何等为四？一者、不念他人眷属。二
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English version Eighty good. Bodhisattvas cultivate this, because of four kinds of merits, always at all times, they have superior adornments. 'O Immaculate Woman (a term used by the Buddha to address a woman named Immaculate)! The Bodhisattva Mahasattvas (great Bodhisattvas), by accomplishing four dharmas, attain pure eloquence. What are the four? First, upholding the Bodhisattva Pitaka (the teachings and precepts practiced by Bodhisattvas). Second, reciting the three categories of Dharma (the three divisions of Bodhisattva precepts: precepts of restraint, precepts of good dharmas, and precepts of benefiting sentient beings) day and night. Third, explaining the Dharma of non-causation to others, because the Bodhi (Buddha's wisdom) of the Buddha is neither born nor dies, and is free from causation. Fourth, joyfully accepting and upholding, not being stingy with life, body, and wealth. O Immaculate Woman! If the Bodhisattva Mahasattvas can accomplish these four dharmas, they will attain pure eloquence.' At that time, the World Honored One spoke in verse: 'Day and night constantly reciting, upholding the Bodhisattva Pitaka, opposing all worldly aspects, accepting and upholding this Buddha Dharma, not being stingy with life, body, and wealth, cherishing the path of Bodhi. Practicing these four dharmas, eloquence will increase, like wearing various garlands, others who see them will rejoice. All in the world, humans, gods, and other sentient beings, when they see those Bodhisattvas, their joy is also like this.' 'O Immaculate Woman! The Bodhisattva Mahasattvas, by accomplishing four dharmas, attain a pure Buddha land. What are the four? First, not being jealous of others. Second, having an equal mind towards oneself and others. Third, always having joy in their hearts when seeing all sentient beings. Fourth, not associating with evil companions. O Immaculate Woman! If the Bodhisattva Mahasattvas can accomplish these four dharmas, they will attain a pure Buddha land.' At that time, the World Honored One spoke in verse: 'The heart does not harbor jealousy, does not take others' benefits, seeing sentient beings rejoice, having an equal mind towards all, not associating with evil companions. Those who fully practice these four dharmas, will attain a pure Buddha land.' 'O Immaculate Woman! The Bodhisattva Mahasattvas, by accomplishing four dharmas, attain a complete Sangha. What are the four? First, not being mindful of others' families. Second, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------