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English version 'Excellent, excellent. The Tathagatas (Tathagata, one of the titles of Buddha) appear in the world for the sake of sentient beings. Moreover, great Bodhisattvas (Bodhisattva, enlightened being) who are skilled in expedient means also appear in the world, and are able to manifest such inconceivable majestic spiritual powers.' At that time, the demon, having witnessed these various miraculous transformations, rejoiced and leaped with joy. He bowed at the feet of Manjusri Bodhisattva (Manjusri Bodhisattva), respectfully joined his palms, and addressed the Tathagata (Tathagata) thus: 'Manjusri (Manjusri) is truly extraordinary, able to manifest such inconceivable spiritual transformations. Who among those who hear of this would not be amazed and doubtful? If any sentient being hears of this and is able to accept it with faith, even if there were demons as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River, they would ultimately be unable to harm them. World-Honored One! I am a demon, and I often seek opportunities at the Buddha's place. My heart delights in harming all sentient beings. If I see someone diligently practicing good deeds, I will surely use my power to obstruct them. World-Honored One! From this day forward, I deeply vow that wherever this Dharma (Dharma, Buddhist teachings) is propagated, within a hundred yojanas (yojana, ancient Indian unit of distance, approx. 12-15 km) of the country, city, or village, I will be like a blind person, unable to do anything, and I will not cause any harm or disturbance to sentient beings. If I see anyone upholding, reciting, contemplating, or explaining this sutra, I will surely generate respect and offer them support and offerings. World-Honored One! My companions are fond of creating obstacles to the Buddha's teachings. If they see anyone practicing good deeds, they will certainly try to force them to retreat. Now, in order to put an end to such evil deeds, I will speak a dharani (dharani, a type of mantra).' Then he spoke the mantra: 'Tadyatha amale (one) vimale (two) citta-darpay (three) akarsha-paritas-dusta (four) shaye (five) shaya-mati (six) shubha-mati (seven) shame shanti (eight) apume (nine) pupume (ten) dhi (eleven) akhe (twelve) mokhe (thirteen) khakhe (fourteen) milira (fifteen) agama (sixteen) pura (seventeen) pura' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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普罗(十八) 输(上声，下同)迷输输迷(十九) 地𠼝地𠼝(二十) 阿那跋底(二十一) 耻哆答鞞(二十二) 讫里多遏梯(二十三) 讫里多毗(入声)提(二十四) 毗卢折(音之热反)担(音丁合反)(二十五) 萨达摩婆拏(上声)拘(二十六) 曷写苏怛罗写陀路迦(二十七) 阿(入声)跋罗自多伊婆苏履耶(二十八) “世尊！此陀罗尼拥护法师，能令其人勇猛精进，辩才无断。一切恶魔无能得便，更令其魔心生欢喜，以衣服卧具，饮食汤药，诸有所须而为供养。世尊！若有善男子善女人受持此咒日夜不绝，则为一切天、龙、乾闼婆、阿修罗、迦楼罗、紧那罗、摩睺罗伽、人、非人等常所守护，一切怨憎不能为害。” 佛语魔言：“善哉善哉。汝今说此陀罗尼，令恒河沙等无量世界六种震动。魔王当知，汝此辩才，皆是文殊师利童子神力所作。” 文殊师利菩萨以神通力令魔波旬说此咒时，众中三万人皆发阿耨多罗三藐三菩提心。 尔时，文殊师利菩萨作是变已，摄其神力，即告善胜天子言：“天子！我今欲诣兜率陀天，汝可先往，令其众集。” 时善胜天子闻是语已，与其眷属，右绕于佛及文殊师利等菩萨大众，于会中没，须臾之间到彼天宫。至天宫已，普 现代汉语译本 普罗(十八) 输迷输输迷(十九) 地𠼝地𠼝(二十) 阿那跋底(二十一) 耻哆答鞞(二十二) 讫里多遏梯(二十三) 讫里多毗(入声)提(二十四) 毗卢折(音之热反)担(音丁合反)(二十五) 萨达摩婆拏(上声)拘(二十六) 曷写苏怛罗写陀路迦(二十七) 阿(入声)跋罗自多伊婆苏履耶(二十八) ‘世尊！这个陀罗尼（dharani，总持）能够保护法师，使他们勇猛精进，辩才无碍。一切恶魔都无法得逞，反而会使魔心生欢喜，用衣服、卧具、饮食、汤药等一切所需来供养。世尊！如果有善男子、善女人受持这个咒语，日夜不间断，就会被一切天（deva）、龙（naga）、乾闼婆（gandharva，天乐神）、阿修罗（asura，非天神）、迦楼罗（garuda，金翅鸟）、紧那罗（kinnara，歌神）、摩睺罗伽（mahoraga，大蟒神）、人、非人等常常守护，一切怨恨憎恶都不能加害。’ 佛对魔王说：‘好啊，好啊。你现在说的这个陀罗尼，能使恒河沙数等无量世界发生六种震动。魔王应当知道，你这辩才，都是文殊师利（Manjusri）童子的神力所致。’ 文殊师利菩萨用神通力让魔波旬（Mara Papiyas）说出这个咒语时，在场的三万人全都发起了阿耨多罗三藐三菩提心（anuttara-samyak-sambodhi-citta，无上正等正觉之心）。 这时，文殊师利菩萨完成这种变化后，收回神通力，就告诉善胜天子说：‘天子！我现在想去兜率陀天（Tusita Heaven），你可以先去，让那里的众生聚集。’ 当时，善胜天子听到这话后，就和他的眷属一起，右绕佛和文殊师利等菩萨大众，在会中消失，一会儿就到了兜率陀天宫。到了天宫后，普
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English version Puro (18) Shumi Shushumi (19) Didi Didi (20) Anabati (21) Chidatabi (22) Kritagati (23) Kritabiti (24) Biluzhedan (25) Sadhamobanakou (26) Heshisutrashyadaluoka (27) Abalaziduoyibasuliye (28) 'World Honored One! This dharani (a type of mantra) protects Dharma masters, enabling them to be courageous and diligent, with uninterrupted eloquence. All evil demons are unable to take advantage, and instead, their hearts will be filled with joy, and they will offer clothing, bedding, food, medicine, and all necessities. World Honored One! If there are good men and good women who uphold this mantra day and night without ceasing, they will be constantly protected by all devas (gods), nagas (dragons), gandharvas (celestial musicians), asuras (demigods), garudas (mythical birds), kinnaras (celestial musicians), mahoragas (great serpents), humans, and non-humans, and all enemies will be unable to harm them.' The Buddha said to Mara: 'Excellent, excellent. The dharani you have just spoken causes the six kinds of tremors in countless worlds as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River. Mara, you should know that your eloquence is all due to the divine power of Manjusri (the Bodhisattva of Wisdom).' When Manjusri Bodhisattva used his supernatural power to make Mara Papiyas (the demon king) speak this mantra, thirty thousand people in the assembly all generated the mind of anuttara-samyak-sambodhi (supreme enlightenment). At that time, after Manjusri Bodhisattva had completed this transformation and withdrawn his supernatural power, he said to the Good Victory Deva: 'Deva! I now wish to go to the Tusita Heaven. You may go ahead and gather the assembly there.' Upon hearing these words, the Good Victory Deva, along with his retinue, circumambulated the Buddha and the assembly of Bodhisattvas, including Manjusri, and disappeared from the assembly, arriving at the Tusita Heaven Palace in a short time. Upon arriving at the palace, he --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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告众言：“汝等当知，文殊师利菩萨摩诃萨愍我等故，欲来至此。汝等诸天皆应舍离放逸诸乐而共来集，为听法故。” 时善胜天子作是语已，于天宫中建立道场，其场广博，清净严好，以天如意众宝所成，东西三万二千由旬，南北一万六千由旬。又于其中置无量百千师子之座，其座高广，种种庄严，以天宝衣而覆其上。时善胜天子严办道场及师子座已，曲躬合掌，遥向文殊师利菩萨而作是言：“我至天宫，所为事毕。唯仁降止，今正是时。” 尔时，文殊师利菩萨与诸菩萨一万二千人，大声闻一千五百人，及余无量百千天、龙、夜叉、乾闼婆等，从坐而起，顶礼佛足，右绕三匝，于如来前，没而不现。须臾之顷至兜率陀天，诣道场中，如其敷拟，各坐其座。 尔时，四天王天、三十三天、夜摩天、化乐天、他化自在天，及色界中诸梵天众，递相传告，而作是言：“今文殊师利菩萨在兜率陀天欲说大法，我等应共往诣其所，为欲听闻所未闻法，及见种种希有事故。”作是语已，欲色界中无量阿僧祇，诸天子众，于须臾顷，各从所住，而来共集兜率天宫。以文殊师利菩萨威神之力，其道场中悉皆容受，而无迫隘。 尔时，善胜天子白文殊师利菩萨言：“大士！今此大众悉已来集，愿以辩才阐明 现代汉语译本： 他告诉众人说：‘你们应当知道，文殊师利菩萨摩诃萨（意为大菩萨）怜悯我们，想要来到这里。你们这些天人都应当舍弃放纵享乐，一同前来聚集，为了听闻佛法。’ 当时，善胜天子说完这些话后，在天宫中建立道场，这个道场广阔，清净庄严，用天上的如意珍宝构成，东西长三万二千由旬（古印度长度单位），南北长一万六千由旬。又在其中设置了无数百千个狮子座，这些座位高大宽广，各种装饰庄严，用天上的宝衣覆盖在上面。当时，善胜天子布置好道场和狮子座后，弯腰合掌，遥向文殊师利菩萨说道：‘我在天宫所做的事情已经完毕。唯愿您降临此处，现在正是时候。’ 这时，文殊师利菩萨与一万二千位菩萨，一千五百位大声闻（意为佛陀的弟子），以及其余无数百千的天、龙、夜叉（意为守护神）、乾闼婆（意为天上的乐神）等，从座位上起身，顶礼佛足，右绕佛三圈，在如来面前，消失不见。片刻之间到达兜率陀天（意为欲界天），来到道场中，按照安排，各自坐到自己的座位上。 当时，四天王天、三十三天、夜摩天（意为夜摩天）、化乐天、他化自在天，以及色界天中的诸梵天众，互相传告，说道：‘现在文殊师利菩萨在兜率陀天想要宣说大法，我们应当一同前往那里，为了听闻从未听闻过的佛法，以及见识各种稀有的事情。’说完这些话后，欲界天中无数阿僧祇（意为无数）的天子们，在片刻之间，各自从所住之处，一同来到兜率天宫。凭借文殊师利菩萨的威神之力，道场中全部容纳了他们，而没有感到拥挤。 当时，善胜天子对文殊师利菩萨说：‘大士！现在这里的大众都已经聚集，希望您以辩才阐明佛法。’
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English version: He told the assembly, 'You should know that Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva Mahāsattva (meaning great Bodhisattva), out of compassion for us, wishes to come here. All of you devas should abandon your indulgent pleasures and come together to assemble, for the sake of hearing the Dharma.' At that time, after saying these words, the deva Suvijaya established a Bodhimaṇḍa (place of enlightenment) in the heavenly palace. This Bodhimaṇḍa was vast, pure, and beautifully adorned, made of heavenly wish-fulfilling jewels. It was 32,000 yojanas (ancient Indian unit of distance) in length from east to west and 16,000 yojanas in length from north to south. Within it, countless hundreds and thousands of lion thrones were placed. These thrones were tall and wide, adorned with various decorations, and covered with heavenly precious garments. At that time, after Suvijaya had prepared the Bodhimaṇḍa and the lion thrones, he bowed with his palms together, facing Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva from afar, and said, 'The tasks I had to do in the heavenly palace are completed. May you descend here, now is the right time.' At that time, Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva, along with 12,000 Bodhisattvas, 1,500 great Śrāvakas (meaning disciples of the Buddha), and countless hundreds and thousands of devas, nāgas (meaning serpent deities), yakṣas (meaning guardian spirits), gandharvas (meaning celestial musicians), and others, rose from their seats, bowed at the feet of the Buddha, circumambulated him three times to the right, and disappeared from before the Tathāgata. In a moment, they arrived at the Tuṣita Heaven (meaning the heaven of contentment), went to the Bodhimaṇḍa, and, as arranged, each sat on their respective seats. At that time, the devas of the Four Heavenly Kings, the Thirty-three Heavens, the Yama Heaven, the Tuṣita Heaven, the Nirmāṇarati Heaven, the Paranirmitavaśavartin Heaven, and the Brahma devas in the Rūpadhātu (meaning the realm of form), told each other, saying, 'Now Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva is in the Tuṣita Heaven and wishes to expound the great Dharma. We should all go there together, in order to hear the Dharma that we have never heard before, and to witness various rare events.' After saying these words, countless asaṃkhyas (meaning countless) of devas in the Kāmadhātu (meaning the realm of desire), in a moment, each came from their respective abodes and assembled together in the Tuṣita Heaven. By the power of Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva's majestic virtue, the Bodhimaṇḍa accommodated them all without feeling crowded. At that time, the deva Suvijaya said to Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva, 'Great Bodhisattva! Now this assembly has all gathered. May you expound the Dharma with your eloquence.' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 法教。”
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时文殊师利菩萨普告众言：“诸仁者！若诸菩萨住四种行，则能成就一切善法。何等为四？一者持戒，二者修禅，三者神通，四者调伏。若能持戒则成就多闻，若能修禅则成就般若，若得神通则成就胜智，若住调伏则能成就心不放逸。是故我言，若诸菩萨住于四行，则能成就一切善法。 “诸仁者！当知持戒具足八法而得清净。何等为八？一者身行端直，二者诸业淳净，三者心无瑕垢，四者志尚坚贞，五者正命自资，六者头陀知足，七者离诸诈伪不实之相，八者恒不忘失菩提之心；是名持戒八种清净。 “复次，诸仁者！应知多闻亦以八法而得清净。何等为八？一者敬顺师长，二者摧伏憍慢，三者精勤记持，四者正念不错，五者说释无倦，六者不自矜伐，七者如理观察，八者依教修行；是名多闻八种清净。 “复次，诸仁者！应知禅定亦以八法而得清净。何等为八？一者常居兰若宴寂思惟，二者不共众人群聚谈说，三者于外境界无所贪着，四者若身若心舍诸荣好，五者饮食少欲，六者无攀缘处，七者不乐修饰音声文字，八者转教他人令得圣乐。 “复次，诸仁者！应知般若亦以八法而得清净。何等为八？一者善知诸蕴，二者善知诸界，三者善知诸处，四者善知诸根，五者善 现代汉语译本： 佛陀的教诲。 当时，文殊师利菩萨（Manjusri Bodhisattva，代表智慧的菩萨）向大众宣告：‘各位仁者！如果菩萨们能安住于四种修行，就能成就一切善法。是哪四种呢？第一是持戒（Sila，佛教的道德规范），第二是修禅（Dhyana，冥想），第三是神通（Abhijnana，超自然能力），第四是调伏（Damatha，调伏烦恼）。如果能持戒，就能成就多闻（Bahusruta，广博的知识）；如果能修禅，就能成就般若（Prajna，智慧）；如果获得神通，就能成就殊胜的智慧；如果安住于调伏，就能成就心不放逸。因此我说，如果菩萨们安住于这四种修行，就能成就一切善法。’ ‘各位仁者！应当知道，持戒圆满具足八种法，才能得到清净。是哪八种呢？第一是身行端正正直，第二是所作所为纯净，第三是内心没有瑕疵污垢，第四是志向坚定贞洁，第五是依靠正当的职业谋生，第六是奉行头陀行（Dhutanga，苦行）知足少欲，第七是远离一切虚伪不实的行为，第八是恒常不忘失菩提之心（Bodhi-citta，觉悟之心）；这称为持戒的八种清净。’ ‘再者，各位仁者！应当知道，多闻也需要八种法才能得到清净。是哪八种呢？第一是恭敬顺从师长，第二是降伏骄慢之心，第三是精勤地记诵学习，第四是正念不忘失，第五是讲解阐释不懈怠，第六是不自我夸耀，第七是如理如实地观察，第八是依教奉行；这称为多闻的八种清净。’ ‘再者，各位仁者！应当知道，禅定也需要八种法才能得到清净。是哪八种呢？第一是常住在寂静的兰若（Aranya，远离尘嚣的修行场所）中静思，第二是不与众人聚集谈论，第三是对外在的境界没有贪恋执着，第四是身心都舍弃荣华富贵，第五是饮食少欲，第六是没有攀缘执着之处，第七是不喜欢修饰音声文字，第八是教导他人使他们获得圣乐。’ ‘再者，各位仁者！应当知道，般若也需要八种法才能得到清净。是哪八种呢？第一是善于了解诸蕴（Skandha，构成个体的五种要素），第二是善于了解诸界（Dhatu，构成经验的十八种要素），第三是善于了解诸处（Ayatana，感官与对象），第四是善于了解诸根（Indriya，六种感官能力），第五是善于了解……’