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光明所照皆如是也；无量清净佛项中光明焰照千万佛国。所以诸佛光明所照有远近者何？本前世宿命求道为菩萨时，所愿功德各自有大小，至其然后作佛时，悉各自得之，是故令光明转不同等。诸佛威神同等耳，自在意所欲作为不豫计。无量清净佛光明所照最大，诸佛光明皆所不能及也。” 佛称誉无量清净佛光明：“无量清净佛光明极善，善中明好甚快无比，绝殊无极也。无量清净佛光明殊好，胜于日月之明百亿万倍也。无量清净佛光明，诸佛光明中之极明也；无量清净佛光明，诸佛光明中之极好也；无量清净佛光明，诸佛光明中之极雄杰也；无量清净佛光明，诸佛光明中之快善也；无量清净佛光明，诸佛光明中之王也；无量清净佛光明，诸佛光明中之最极尊也；无量清净佛光明，诸佛光明中之寿明无极。 “无量清净佛光明焰照诸无央数天下幽冥之处皆常明，诸有人民、蜎飞蠕动之类，莫不见无量清净佛光明，见无量清净佛光明莫不慈心欢喜者。世间诸有淫妷、瞋怒、愚痴，见无量清净佛光明莫不作善者。诸泥犁、禽兽、薜荔考掠勤苦之处，见无量清净佛光明至，皆休止不得复治，死后莫不得解脱忧苦者也。 “无量清净佛光明，名闻八方上下无穷无极无央数佛国，诸天人民莫不闻知，闻知者 现代汉语译本 光明所照之处都是如此；无量清净佛（Amitabha Buddha）头顶的光焰照耀着千万佛国。那么，诸佛光明所照之处有远近之别的原因是什么呢？这是因为他们前世作为菩萨修行求道时，所发愿的功德各有大小，等到他们成佛之后，都各自得到了相应的果报，所以才使得光明有所不同。诸佛的威神力是相同的，他们可以随心所欲地行事，无需预先计划。无量清净佛的光明所照之处最为广大，其他诸佛的光明都无法与之相比。 佛陀赞叹无量清净佛的光明说：‘无量清净佛的光明极其殊胜，在所有光明中最为明亮美好，快速无比，绝无仅有。无量清净佛的光明非常美好，胜过日月的光明百亿万倍。无量清净佛的光明，是诸佛光明中最明亮的；无量清净佛的光明，是诸佛光明中最好的；无量清净佛的光明，是诸佛光明中最雄伟杰出的；无量清净佛的光明，是诸佛光明中最快速美好的；无量清净佛的光明，是诸佛光明中的王者；无量清净佛的光明，是诸佛光明中最尊贵的；无量清净佛的光明，是诸佛光明中寿命最长、光明无尽的。’ ‘无量清净佛的光焰照耀着无数个世界的幽暗之处，使其常明。所有的人民、飞禽走兽等，没有谁看不到无量清净佛的光明，见到无量清净佛的光明的人没有不心生慈悲欢喜的。世间所有沉溺于淫欲、嗔怒、愚痴的人，见到无量清净佛的光明没有不向善的。所有在地狱、畜生、薜荔（一种鬼）等遭受拷打折磨的地方，当无量清净佛的光明照到时，都会停止刑罚，不再受苦，死后都能解脱忧愁痛苦。 ‘无量清净佛的光明，名声传遍八方上下无边无际的无数佛国，所有的天人和人民没有不知道的，听到的人’
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English version The illumination of light is all like this; the flames of light from the head of Amitabha Buddha illuminate millions of Buddha lands. Why is it that the illumination of light from the Buddhas has varying distances? It is because in their previous lives, when they were Bodhisattvas seeking the Way, the merits of their vows were of different sizes. When they then became Buddhas, they each obtained their respective rewards, and this is why their light differs in degree. The divine power of all Buddhas is the same; they act freely according to their will without prior planning. The illumination of light from Amitabha Buddha is the greatest, and the light of all other Buddhas cannot compare to it. The Buddha praised the light of Amitabha Buddha, saying: 'The light of Amitabha Buddha is extremely good, the most bright and beautiful among all lights, exceedingly fast and unparalleled. The light of Amitabha Buddha is exceptionally good, surpassing the light of the sun and moon by hundreds of millions of times. The light of Amitabha Buddha is the brightest among the lights of all Buddhas; the light of Amitabha Buddha is the best among the lights of all Buddhas; the light of Amitabha Buddha is the most majestic and outstanding among the lights of all Buddhas; the light of Amitabha Buddha is the fastest and most excellent among the lights of all Buddhas; the light of Amitabha Buddha is the king among the lights of all Buddhas; the light of Amitabha Buddha is the most honored among the lights of all Buddhas; the light of Amitabha Buddha is the most long-lasting and boundless among the lights of all Buddhas.' 'The flames of light from Amitabha Buddha illuminate all the dark places in countless worlds, making them constantly bright. All people, flying creatures, and crawling beings, none do not see the light of Amitabha Buddha, and those who see the light of Amitabha Buddha cannot help but feel compassion and joy. All those in the world who are addicted to lust, anger, and ignorance, upon seeing the light of Amitabha Buddha, cannot help but turn to good. In all places where there is suffering from torture and torment, such as in hells, among animals, and among the 'pili' (a type of ghost), when the light of Amitabha Buddha arrives, all punishments cease, and they no longer suffer. After death, they are all liberated from sorrow and pain.' 'The light of Amitabha Buddha is renowned throughout the countless Buddha lands in all directions, above and below, and all gods and people know of it. Those who hear of it' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 莫不得过度者。”
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佛言：“我不独称誉无量清净佛光明也，八方上下无央数诸佛、辟支佛、菩萨、阿罗汉，所称誉皆如是。” 佛言：“其有人民——善男子、善女人——闻无量清净佛声，称誉光明。如是朝暮常称誉其光明明好，至心不断绝，在心所欲愿往生无量清净佛国，可得为诸菩萨、阿罗汉所尊敬，智慧勇猛。若其然后作佛者，亦当复为八方上下无央数辟支佛、菩萨、阿罗汉所称誉光明，亦当复如是。则众比丘僧、诸菩萨、阿罗汉、诸天、帝王、人民闻之，皆欢喜踊跃，莫不赞叹者。” 佛言：“我道无量清净佛光明姝好，巍巍称誉快善，昼夜一劫尚未竟也，我但为若曹小说之耳。” 佛说无量清净为菩萨，求索得是二十四愿。时阿阇世王太子与五百大长者迦罗越子，各持一金华盖，前上佛已，悉却坐一面听经。 阿阇世王太子及五百长者子，闻无量清净佛二十四愿，皆大欢喜踊跃，心中俱愿言：“令我等后作佛时，皆如无量清净佛。” 佛则知之，告诸比丘僧：“是阿阇世王太子及五百长者子，却后无央数劫皆当作佛，如无量清净佛。” 佛言：“是阿阇世王太子、五百长者子，作菩萨道已来无央数劫，皆各供养四百亿佛已，今复来供养我。是阿阇世王太子及 现代汉语译本：‘不要过度追求。’ 佛说：‘我不仅仅赞美无量清净佛（Amitabha Buddha）的光明，八方上下无数的诸佛、辟支佛（Pratyekabuddha）、菩萨（Bodhisattva）、阿罗汉（Arhat），他们所赞美的也都是如此。’ 佛说：‘如果有人民——善男子、善女人——听到无量清净佛（Amitabha Buddha）的名号，赞美他的光明。像这样早晚常常赞美他的光明美好，至诚恳切、不间断绝，心中希望往生无量清净佛国，就可以得到诸菩萨、阿罗汉的尊敬，智慧勇猛。如果他们将来成佛，也应当被八方上下无数的辟支佛、菩萨、阿罗汉所赞美光明，也应当像这样。那么众比丘僧、诸菩萨、阿罗汉、诸天、帝王、人民听到这些，都会欢喜踊跃，没有不赞叹的。’ 佛说：‘我说无量清净佛（Amitabha Buddha）的光明美好，威严殊胜，赞美他的功德，即使昼夜不停地说一劫也说不完，我只是为你们简单地说说罢了。’ 佛为菩萨宣说无量清净佛（Amitabha Buddha）的二十四愿。当时阿阇世王（Ajatasatru）太子和五百位大长者的儿子迦罗越子（Kala-yavaka），各自拿着一顶金华盖，上前献给佛后，都退坐在一旁听经。 阿阇世王（Ajatasatru）太子和五百位长者子，听到无量清净佛（Amitabha Buddha）的二十四愿，都非常欢喜踊跃，心中都发愿说：‘愿我们将来成佛时，都像无量清净佛（Amitabha Buddha）一样。’ 佛知道他们的心愿，告诉众比丘僧：‘这位阿阇世王（Ajatasatru）太子和五百位长者子，在无数劫之后都会成佛，像无量清净佛（Amitabha Buddha）一样。’ 佛说：‘这位阿阇世王（Ajatasatru）太子和五百位长者子，修菩萨道以来已经无数劫，都各自供养过四百亿佛，现在又来供养我。这位阿阇世王（Ajatasatru）太子和’
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English version: ‘One should not be excessive.’ The Buddha said, ‘I am not the only one who praises the light of Amitabha Buddha (the Buddha of Immeasurable Purity); the countless Buddhas, Pratyekabuddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats in the eight directions, above and below, all praise it in the same way.’ The Buddha said, ‘If there are people—good men and good women—who hear the name of Amitabha Buddha (the Buddha of Immeasurable Purity) and praise his light, if they constantly praise his bright and beautiful light morning and evening, with sincere and uninterrupted devotion, and if they wish in their hearts to be reborn in the land of Amitabha Buddha (the Buddha of Immeasurable Purity), they will be respected by all Bodhisattvas and Arhats, and they will be wise and courageous. If they become Buddhas in the future, they will also be praised for their light by countless Pratyekabuddhas, Bodhisattvas, and Arhats in the eight directions, above and below, and it will be just like this. Then, when the assembly of monks, Bodhisattvas, Arhats, gods, emperors, and people hear of this, they will all rejoice and be filled with joy, and there will be none who do not praise it.’ The Buddha said, ‘When I speak of the beautiful and majestic light of Amitabha Buddha (the Buddha of Immeasurable Purity), and praise his virtues, even if I were to speak day and night for an eon, I would not be able to finish. I am only giving you a brief account.’ The Buddha spoke of the twenty-four vows of Amitabha Buddha (the Buddha of Immeasurable Purity) for the Bodhisattvas. At that time, Prince Ajatasatru and five hundred sons of great elders, Kala-yavaka, each holding a golden flower canopy, came forward and offered them to the Buddha, and then sat down to one side to listen to the teachings. Prince Ajatasatru and the five hundred sons of elders, upon hearing the twenty-four vows of Amitabha Buddha (the Buddha of Immeasurable Purity), were all greatly delighted and filled with joy, and they all made a vow in their hearts, saying, ‘May we all become Buddhas in the future, just like Amitabha Buddha (the Buddha of Immeasurable Purity).’ The Buddha, knowing their wishes, told the assembly of monks, ‘This Prince Ajatasatru and the five hundred sons of elders will all become Buddhas after countless eons, just like Amitabha Buddha (the Buddha of Immeasurable Purity).’ The Buddha said, ‘This Prince Ajatasatru and the five hundred sons of elders have been practicing the Bodhisattva path for countless eons, and they have each made offerings to four hundred billion Buddhas. Now they have come to make offerings to me. This Prince Ajatasatru and’ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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五百人等，皆前世迦叶佛时为我作弟子，今皆复会是共相值也。”则诸比丘僧闻佛言，皆心踊跃，莫不欢喜者。 佛告阿难：“无量清净佛作佛已来凡十八劫，所居国名须摩提，正在西方，去是阎浮利地界千亿万须弥山佛国。 “其国地皆自然七宝：其一宝者名白银，二宝者名黄金，三宝者水精，四宝者琉璃，五宝者珊瑚，六宝者虎珀，七宝者车𤦲。是七宝皆以自共为地，旷荡甚大无极；皆自相参转相入中，各自焜煌参光极明，自然软甚姝好无比。 “如其七宝地，诸八方上下众宝中精，都自然之，合会共化生耳，其宝比如第六天上之七宝也。 “其国中无有须弥山，其日、月、星辰、第一四天王、第二忉利天，皆在虚空中。 “其国土无有大海水、亦无小海水，无江河恒水也，亦无山林溪谷，无有幽冥之处。 “其国七宝地皆平正，无有泥犁、禽兽、饿鬼、蜎飞蠕动之类也，无阿须伦、诸龙、鬼神也。 “终无有大雨时，亦无春、夏、秋、冬也；亦无有大寒亦不大热，常和调中，适甚快善无比。 “皆有万种自然之物、百味饮食，意欲有所得则自然在前，意不用者则自然化去。比如第六天上自然之物，恣若自然则皆随意。 “其国中悉诸菩萨、阿罗汉，无 现代汉语译本：‘这五百人等，都是前世迦叶佛（Kasyapa Buddha）时做我的弟子，现在又再次相会，这是我们之间的缘分。’众比丘僧听到佛的这些话，都心生欢喜，没有不感到高兴的。 佛告诉阿难（Ananda）：‘无量清净佛（Amitabha Buddha）成佛以来已经过了十八劫（kalpa），他所居住的国名叫须摩提（Sukhavati），在西方，距离我们阎浮利（Jambudvipa）世界有千亿万个须弥山（Sumeru）佛国之遥。’ ‘那个国家的土地都是自然形成的七宝：第一宝是白银，第二宝是黄金，第三宝是水晶，第四宝是琉璃，第五宝是珊瑚，第六宝是琥珀，第七宝是砗磲。这七宝互相交织成为土地，广阔无垠；它们互相渗透，各自发出光辉，明亮无比，自然柔软，非常美好。’ ‘这七宝土地，是八方上下各种珍宝的精华，自然形成，融合在一起而化生出来的，这些宝物就像第六天上的七宝一样。’ ‘那个国家没有须弥山，太阳、月亮、星辰、第一四天王（Caturmaharajika）、第二忉利天（Trayastrimsa），都在虚空中。’ ‘那个国土没有大海水，也没有小海水，没有江河，也没有山林溪谷，没有幽暗的地方。’ ‘那个国家的七宝土地都是平坦的，没有地狱（Naraka）、禽兽、饿鬼（Preta）、蜎飞蠕动之类的生物，也没有阿修罗（Asura）、诸龙、鬼神。’ ‘那里永远没有大雨的时候，也没有春、夏、秋、冬四季；既不寒冷也不炎热，气候总是温和适中，非常舒适。’ ‘那里有各种各样的自然之物、各种美味的食物，想要什么，就会自然出现在眼前，不需要时，就会自然消失。就像第六天上的自然之物一样，随心所欲。’ ‘那个国家里都是菩萨（Bodhisattva）、阿罗汉（Arhat），没有凡夫俗子。’
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English version: 'These five hundred people were all my disciples in the past life during the time of Kasyapa Buddha, and now we meet again. This is our shared destiny.' When the monks heard these words of the Buddha, they were all filled with joy and happiness. The Buddha told Ananda: 'Since Amitabha Buddha became a Buddha, eighteen kalpas have passed. The name of the country where he resides is Sukhavati, located in the west, a distance of billions of Sumeru Buddha lands away from our Jambudvipa world.' 'The land of that country is all naturally formed of seven treasures: the first treasure is silver, the second is gold, the third is crystal, the fourth is lapis lazuli, the fifth is coral, the sixth is amber, and the seventh is tridacna. These seven treasures are intertwined to form the land, vast and boundless; they permeate each other, each emitting its own light, incomparably bright, naturally soft, and extremely beautiful.' 'This land of seven treasures is the essence of various treasures from all eight directions, above and below, naturally formed, fused together and transformed. These treasures are like the seven treasures of the sixth heaven.' 'That country has no Mount Sumeru, and the sun, moon, stars, the first Four Heavenly Kings (Caturmaharajika), and the second Trayastrimsa heaven are all in the void.' 'That land has no great ocean, nor small seas, no rivers, nor streams, no mountains or valleys, and no dark places.' 'The seven-treasure land of that country is all flat and even, without hells (Naraka), beasts, hungry ghosts (Preta), or any kind of crawling or flying creatures. There are no Asuras, dragons, or ghosts and spirits either.' 'There is never a time of heavy rain, nor are there the four seasons of spring, summer, autumn, and winter; it is neither cold nor hot, the climate is always mild and moderate, extremely comfortable.' 'There are all kinds of natural things and all kinds of delicious food. If you want something, it will naturally appear before you, and if you don't need it, it will naturally disappear. It is like the natural things of the sixth heaven, where everything is as you wish.' 'That country is full of Bodhisattvas and Arhats, and there are no ordinary people.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------