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English version: One should be concerned about how to transcend the suffering of the world and reach the path of Nirvana (Nirvana, a Buddhist term referring to the state of liberation from the cycle of birth and death); one should be concerned about how to sever birth, death, and pain, and uproot the source of evil; one should be concerned about how to cut off the suffering of hell (Niraya, a Buddhist term referring to a place of suffering), animals, pretas (Peta, here referring to hungry ghosts), and various tiny creatures (creeping and crawling) in evil realms; one should strive to promote the Buddha's teachings, uphold the scriptures, and not dare to be negligent. The Buddha said, 'If you are to do good deeds, what is the most important? You should rectify your own body, rectify your own mind, rectify your own eyes, rectify your own ears, rectify your own nose, rectify your own mouth, rectify your own hands, and rectify your own feet. Be able to restrain yourselves, do not act rashly, keep your body and mind pure, and be in harmony with goodness. Restrain yourselves both internally and externally, do not indulge in desires, and do not commit any evil deeds. Let your words and expressions always be peaceful, let your actions be focused, and let your walking, sitting, and lying down be steady. Before doing anything, you should first think carefully, assess your abilities, observe the surroundings, and act calmly and deliberately; if you act hastily, without prior consideration, and do not do it carefully, you will waste your efforts, regret it later, and suffer in vain. Be sincere and faithful, and you will attain the path of liberation.' The Buddha said, 'If you can further strive to do good deeds, bestow kindness and virtue, not violate the Buddhist precepts, practice patience, diligence, mindfulness, and wisdom, and mutually teach and transform each other, doing good and accumulating merit. If you can be compassionate and focused like this, and observe a pure fast for one day and one night, it is more meritorious than doing good for a hundred years in countless pure Buddha lands. Why is that? Because countless pure Buddha lands have accumulated merit and good deeds, everything is natural, and whatever one desires is obtained, and there are no evils as small as a hair.' The Buddha said, 'If you can do good deeds here for ten days and ten nights, the merit you gain is greater than the merit gained by people in other Buddha lands doing good for a thousand years. Why is that? Because the people in other Buddha lands all do good, there are many who do good and few who do evil, and they have things that come naturally, and they can obtain them without seeking; while in this world, there are many who do evil and few who do good, and if you do not strive to seek, you cannot obtain. People can rectify themselves, strive to do good, and sincerely seek the path, and thus they can achieve this. In this world, there is nothing that comes naturally, and one cannot be self-sufficient, one must seek and work hard.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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治生。转相欺怠，调作好恶，得其财物归给妻子。饮苦食毒，劳心苦身，如是至竟，心意不专，周旋不安。人能自安静为善，精进作德，故能尔耳。” 佛言：“我皆哀若曹及诸天、帝王、人民，皆教令作诸善、不为众恶，随其所能辄授与道，教戒开导悉奉行之。则君率化为善教令臣下、父教其子、兄教其弟、夫教其妇，室家内外、亲属、朋友转相教语，作善为道。奉经持戒，各自端守，上下相捡，无尊、无卑，无男、无女，斋戒清净，莫不欢喜。和顺义理，劝乐慈孝，自相约捡。其有得佛经语悉持思之，不当所作如犯为之则自悔过，去恶就善，弃邪为正，朝闻夕改，奉持经戒剧，如贫人得宝。 “佛所行处、所在郡国，辄授与经戒，诸天、日月、星辰、诸神、国王、傍臣、长吏、人民、诸龙、鬼神、泥犁、禽兽承奉行之，则君改化为善，斋戒精思，净自湔洒，端心正行，居位严剽，教敕率众为善，奉行道禁，令言令止；臣事其君，忠直受令，不敢违负。父子言令孝顺承受，兄弟、夫妇、宗亲、朋友，上下相令，顺言和理，尊卑、大小转相敬事，以礼如义不相违负，莫不改往修来，洒心易行端正中表，自然作善所愿辄得。感善降化自然之道，求欲不死则可得长寿，求欲度世则可得泥洹之道。” 佛 现代汉语译本：'为了生计，人们互相欺骗、懒惰，调整好恶，得到财物后就给妻子。他们饮苦食毒，劳心苦身，这样一直到最后，心意不专一，周旋不安。人如果能够自己安静下来，就会向善，精进修行，所以才能做到这样。' 现代汉语译本：'佛说：我怜悯你们这些人以及诸天、帝王、人民，都教导他们行善，不做恶事，根据他们各自的能力给予他们佛法，教导他们，开导他们，让他们都奉行。这样，君主就会率先教化为善，教导臣下，父亲教导儿子，哥哥教导弟弟，丈夫教导妻子，家庭内外、亲属、朋友互相教导，行善修道。奉持佛经，遵守戒律，各自端正自己的行为，上下互相监督，无论尊贵还是卑贱，无论男女，斋戒清净，没有不欢喜的。他们和睦相处，遵循义理，劝勉慈爱孝顺，互相约束。那些得到佛经教诲的人都认真思考，如果所作所为不符合教诲，就如同犯了错误一样，会自我忏悔，改恶从善，抛弃邪恶，走向正道，早上听到教诲，晚上就改正，奉持佛经戒律，就像贫穷的人得到了宝藏一样。' 现代汉语译本：'佛所到之处，所在的郡国，都会传授佛经戒律，诸天（Devas）、日月、星辰、诸神、国王、大臣、长官、人民、诸龙（Nagas）、鬼神、地狱（Naraka）、禽兽都奉行这些教诲，这样，君主就会改过向善，斋戒精思，洁净自身，端正心行，居于高位，严于律己，教导众人行善，奉行道义禁令，该说的时候说，该停止的时候停止；臣子侍奉君主，忠诚正直，接受命令，不敢违背。父子之间言语孝顺，兄弟、夫妇、宗亲、朋友，上下互相劝勉，言语和顺，尊重长辈，爱护幼小，互相敬重，以礼相待，不互相违背，没有不改过自新，洗涤心灵，改变行为，端正内外，自然行善，所愿都能实现。感应善行，自然而然地得到教化，想要不死就可以得到长寿，想要度脱生死轮回就可以得到涅槃（Nirvana）之道。' 现代汉语译本：'佛'
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English version: 'For the sake of livelihood, people deceive each other, are lazy, adjust their likes and dislikes, and give the wealth they obtain to their wives. They drink bitter things and eat poison, laboring their minds and bodies. They continue like this until the end, their minds not focused, restless and uneasy. If people can calm themselves, they will turn to good, diligently cultivate virtue, and thus be able to do so.' English version: 'The Buddha said: I pity you all, as well as the Devas (gods), emperors, and people. I teach them all to do good and not to do evil. According to their abilities, I give them the Dharma (Buddhist teachings), teach them, and guide them, so that they all practice it. In this way, the ruler will take the lead in transforming to good, teaching his ministers; the father will teach his son; the elder brother will teach his younger brother; the husband will teach his wife. Family members, relatives, and friends will teach each other to do good and cultivate the Way. They will uphold the scriptures, observe the precepts, and each will correct their own behavior. Those above and below will supervise each other. Whether noble or humble, male or female, they will fast and purify themselves, and there will be no one who is not happy. They will live in harmony, follow righteousness, encourage compassion and filial piety, and restrain each other. Those who receive the Buddha's teachings will contemplate them carefully. If their actions do not conform to the teachings, they will feel as if they have committed a mistake, repent, turn away from evil and towards good, abandon the wrong and embrace the right. They will change in the evening what they learned in the morning, and uphold the scriptures and precepts as if a poor person had found a treasure.' English version: 'Wherever the Buddha goes, in whatever country or city, he will impart the scriptures and precepts. The Devas, the sun, moon, stars, gods, kings, ministers, officials, people, Nagas (dragons), ghosts, spirits, Naraka (hell), and animals will all follow these teachings. In this way, the ruler will change and turn to good, fasting and contemplating, purifying himself, correcting his mind and actions. He will be strict with himself in his high position, teaching the people to do good, and observing the prohibitions of the Way. He will speak when he should speak and stop when he should stop. Ministers will serve their rulers with loyalty and integrity, accepting orders and not daring to disobey. Fathers and sons will speak with filial piety, brothers, husbands, wives, relatives, and friends will encourage each other, speaking harmoniously, respecting elders, caring for the young, respecting each other, treating each other with propriety, and not contradicting each other. There will be no one who does not change their past ways, cleanse their minds, change their behavior, correct their inner and outer selves, and naturally do good, and their wishes will be fulfilled. They will be influenced by good deeds and naturally be transformed. If they seek not to die, they can obtain longevity; if they seek to transcend the cycle of birth and death, they can obtain the path to Nirvana (liberation).' English version: 'The Buddha' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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言：“佛威神尊重，消恶化善莫不度脱。今我出于天下，在是恶中于苦世作佛，慈愍哀伤，教语开道，诸天、帝王、傍臣左右、长吏、人民，随其心所欲愿乐皆令得道。佛诸所行处、所更过历郡国、县邑、丘聚、市里，莫不丰熟，天下太平，日月运照，倍益明好；风雨时节，人民安宁；强不凌弱，各得其所。无恶岁疾疫、无病瘦者、兵革不起、国无盗贼、无有怨抂、无有拘闭者。君臣、人民莫不欢喜，忠慈至诚，各自端守，皆自然守国，雍和孝顺，莫不欢乐。有无相与布恩施德，心欢乐与皆相敬爱，推财让义，谦让于先。前后以礼敬事，如父、如子，如兄、如弟，莫不仁贤，和顺礼节都无违诤，快善无极。” 佛言：“我哀子曹欲度脱之，剧父母念子。今八方上下诸天、帝王、人民及蜎飞蠕动之类，得佛经戒、奉行佛道，皆得明慧，心悉开解，莫不得过度脱忧苦者。今我作佛在于五恶、五痛、五烧之中，降化五恶、消尽五痛、绝灭五烧，以善攻恶拔去毒苦，令得五善明好，烧恶不起。我般泥洹去后，经道稍稍断绝，人民谀谄淳为众恶，不复作善，五烧复起，五痛剧苦——复如前法——自然还复，久后转剧，不可悉说，我但为若曹小道之耳。” 佛告阿逸菩萨等：“若曹各思持之，展转相教戒，如佛经法无 现代汉语译本： 他说：‘佛陀的威德神力无比尊贵，能消除罪恶，使人向善，没有不能被救度的。如今我出现在世间，在这充满罪恶的痛苦世界成佛，以慈悲怜悯之心，教导开示，使诸天、帝王、大臣、左右侍从、长官、人民，都能随其心愿，得到解脱之道。佛陀所行之处，所经过的郡国、县邑、村落、市集，无不五谷丰登，天下太平，日月运行照耀，更加明亮美好；风调雨顺，人民安宁；强者不欺凌弱者，各得其所。没有灾年疾病，没有病弱之人，没有战争，国家没有盗贼，没有冤屈，没有被囚禁的人。君臣、人民无不欢喜，忠诚慈爱，各自坚守本分，自然地守护国家，和睦孝顺，无不快乐。有无之间互相帮助，施恩德，内心喜悦，互相尊敬爱戴，推让财富，谦让为先。前后以礼相待，如父子、如兄弟，无不仁慈贤良，和顺礼节，没有争执，快乐美好到了极点。’ 佛陀说：‘我怜悯你们这些弟子，想要救度你们，就像父母思念子女一样。如今八方上下诸天、帝王、人民以及一切有生命的众生，得到佛经教诲，奉行佛道，都能获得智慧，内心开悟，没有不能超越忧愁痛苦的。如今我成佛于五恶、五痛、五烧之中，降伏五恶，消除五痛，断灭五烧，以善攻克恶，拔除毒害痛苦，使人得到五善美好，罪恶不再生起。我涅槃之后，佛法教义会渐渐断绝，人民会变得虚伪谄媚，充满各种罪恶，不再行善，五烧会再次兴起，五痛会更加剧烈——又会像之前那样——自然地恢复原样，久而久之会更加严重，无法一一细说，我只是为你们略微讲说罢了。’ 佛陀告诉阿逸菩萨等人：‘你们各自要牢记这些教诲，辗转相教，如同佛经所说，不要违背。’
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English version: He said, 'The Buddha's majestic and divine power is supremely honored, able to eliminate evil and transform people towards goodness, with none unable to be liberated. Now I appear in the world, becoming a Buddha in this suffering world filled with evil, with a compassionate and merciful heart, teaching and enlightening, so that all heavens, emperors, ministers, attendants, officials, and people can, according to their heart's desires, attain the path of liberation. Wherever the Buddha goes, the counties, cities, villages, and markets he passes through are all abundant with harvests, the world is peaceful, the sun and moon shine brighter and more beautifully; the weather is favorable, the people are at peace; the strong do not bully the weak, and everyone gets what they deserve. There are no years of disaster or disease, no sick or weak people, no wars, no thieves in the country, no grievances, and no one imprisoned. Rulers and subjects, people, are all happy, loyal, and loving, each upholding their duties, naturally protecting the country, harmonious and filial, all joyful. Those who have and those who do not help each other, bestowing kindness and virtue, with joyful hearts, respecting and loving each other, giving up wealth, and being humble first. Treating each other with courtesy, like fathers and sons, like brothers, all are benevolent and virtuous, harmonious and courteous, without disputes, and happiness is boundless.' The Buddha said, 'I pity you disciples, wanting to liberate you, just like parents thinking of their children. Now, all heavens above and below, emperors, people, and all living beings, having received the Buddha's teachings and practicing the Buddha's path, can all gain wisdom, their hearts enlightened, and none will not be able to transcend sorrow and suffering. Now I become a Buddha amidst the five evils, five pains, and five burnings, subduing the five evils, eliminating the five pains, and extinguishing the five burnings, using good to conquer evil, removing poisonous suffering, enabling people to attain the five good and beautiful things, and evil will no longer arise. After my Nirvana, the Buddha's teachings will gradually be cut off, people will become hypocritical and flattering, filled with all kinds of evil, no longer doing good, the five burnings will rise again, the five pains will become more severe—it will be like before—naturally returning to the original state, and over time it will become even more serious, which cannot be described in detail, I am just briefly telling you about it.' The Buddha told Ajita Bodhisattva and others, 'Each of you must remember these teachings, teach each other, as the Buddha's teachings say, do not violate them.' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 敢犯也。”