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English version: Next, there was a Buddha named Lapis Lazuli Wonderful Flower, next there was a Buddha named Lapis Lazuli Golden Color, next there was a Buddha named Golden Treasury, next there was a Buddha named Flame Light, next there was a Buddha named Flame Root, next there was a Buddha named Earth Seed, next there was a Buddha named Moon Image, next there was a Buddha named Sun Sound, next there was a Buddha named Liberation Flower, next there was a Buddha named Adorned Light, next there was a Buddha named Ocean Awareness Supernatural Power, next there was a Buddha named Water Light, next there was a Buddha named Great Fragrance, next there was a Buddha named Free from Dust and Defilement, next there was a Buddha named Abandon Disgust, next there was a Buddha named Precious Flame, next there was a Buddha named Wonderful Summit, next there was a Buddha named Courageous Strength, next there was a Buddha named Merit Holding Wisdom, next there was a Buddha named Obscuring Sun and Moon Light, next there was a Buddha named Sun and Moon Lapis Lazuli Light, next there was a Buddha named Supreme Lapis Lazuli Light, next there was a Buddha named Supreme Leader, next there was a Buddha named Bodhi Flower, next there was a Buddha named Moon Brightness, next there was a Buddha named Sun Light, next there was a Buddha named Flower Color King, next there was a Buddha named Water Moon Light, next there was a Buddha named Eliminating Ignorance Darkness, next there was a Buddha named Transcending Coverings Practice, next there was a Buddha named Pure Faith, next there was a Buddha named Good Abode, next there was a Buddha named Majestic Power, next there was a Buddha named Dharma Wisdom, next there was a Buddha named Luan Bird Sound, next there was a Buddha named Lion Sound, next there was a Buddha named Dragon Sound, next there was a Buddha named Living in the World, all these Buddhas have passed away.' The Fourth Chapter on the Fundamental Cause of Dharmakara The Buddha said, 'Next, there was a Buddha named World自在 King Tathagata (Samsara-svatantra-raja Tathagata), Worthy of Offerings (Arhat), Perfectly Enlightened (Samyaksambuddha), Perfect in Knowledge and Conduct (Vidyacharana-sampanna), Well-Gone (Sugata), Knower of the World (Lokavid), Unsurpassed One (Anuttara), Tamer of Men (Purushadamyasarathi), Teacher of Gods and Humans (Shasta devamanushyanam), Buddha, World Honored One (Bhagavan), possessing all ten titles, who taught for forty-two kalpas. At that time, there was a great king who, upon hearing the Buddha's teachings, was filled with joy and enlightenment. He immediately abandoned his kingdom and became a Shramana, named Dharmakara Bhikshu. He was of high talent, wisdom, and unmatched courage. He went to that Buddha's place, bowed his head to the ground at his feet, circumambulated him three times to the right, knelt with palms together, and praised the Buddha with a verse:' 'The Tathagata's wonderful form and appearance are unmatched in the world; far surpassing the sun, mani jewels, fire, the moon, and pure water. His majestic power is limitless, and his fame resounds throughout the ten directions.' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 方； 皆由三昧力， 精进成智慧； 持觉若溟海， 深广无涯底。 无明与贪恚， 冰释已无余； 从是超世间， 叹仰不能已。 端如好树华， 莫不爱乐者， 处处人民见， 一切皆欢喜。 布施及净戒， 忍辱并精进， 禅定、大智慧， 吾誓得此事。 一切诸恐惧， 普为获大安； 过度诸生死， 无不解脱者。 我至作佛时， 种种如法王； 假使恒沙数， 诸佛悉供养， 不如求正觉， 坚勇必成就。 能使无量刹， 光明普照耀， 济度越恒沙， 威德谁可量； 我刹及庄严， 华好独超卓。 凡欲求生者， 清净安以乐； 度脱永无穷， 幸佛作明证。 发愿既如是， 力行无懈怠； 虽居苦毒中， 忍之终不悔。’” 大愿问佛分第五
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佛言：“尔时法藏比丘说此偈已，复白世自在王佛言：‘世尊！我发无上菩提之心，愿作佛时，于十方无央数佛中为最。智慧勇猛，顶中光明照耀十方，无有穷极。所居刹土自然七宝极明丽温柔。我化度名号，皆闻于十方无央数世界，莫有不闻知者。诸无央数诸天人民，以至蜎飞蠕动之类，来生我刹者，悉皆菩萨、声 现代汉语译本 ‘一切都源于三昧（samadhi，禅定）的力量，精进修行成就智慧； 持有的觉悟如同深邃的海洋，深广无边际； 无明（avidya，愚痴）和贪嗔（raga-dvesa，贪欲和憎恨）都像冰雪消融，不留一丝痕迹； 从此超越世俗，令人赞叹敬仰不已。 就像美好的树木开出鲜艳的花朵，没有谁不喜欢它， 到处的人们见到，都感到无比的欢喜。 布施（dana，慷慨施舍）、持戒（sila，遵守戒律）、忍辱（ksanti，忍耐）、精进（virya，努力修行）， 禅定（dhyana，冥想）和大智慧（prajna，般若智慧），我发誓要成就这些。 要使一切恐惧都消失，普遍获得大安乐； 度过一切生死轮回，没有谁不能得到解脱。 我成佛的时候，将像法王一样拥有种种功德； 即使供养恒河沙数（ganga-sandhi，极多的数量）的诸佛， 也不如求证正觉（samyak-sambodhi，完全的觉悟），坚定勇猛必定能成就。 能使无量佛土，光明普遍照耀， 救度超越恒河沙数众生，威德广大不可衡量； 我的佛土和庄严，华丽美好独一无二。 凡是想要往生到我佛土的，都将清净安乐； 度脱众生永无止境，希望佛陀为我作证明。 发愿既然如此，就要努力修行不懈怠； 即使身处痛苦之中，也要忍受，最终不会后悔。’ 大愿问佛分第五 佛说：‘那时，法藏比丘（Dharmakara Bhiksu）说完这偈颂后，又对世自在王佛（Lokesvararaja Buddha）说：‘世尊！我发无上菩提心（anuttara-samyak-sambodhi-citta，追求最高觉悟的心），愿成佛时，在十方无量无数的佛中成为最殊胜的。智慧勇猛，头顶的光明照耀十方，没有穷尽。所居住的佛土自然由七宝构成，极其明亮美丽柔和。我教化的名号，都将传遍十方无量无数的世界，没有谁不知道的。无量无数的天人，乃至蜎飞蠕动之类，来往生到我的佛土的，都将是菩萨（bodhisattva，觉悟的修行者）、声闻（sravaka，听闻佛法而修行的人）’
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English version 'All are due to the power of samadhi (meditative absorption), diligence cultivates wisdom; Holding awareness is like a vast ocean, deep and boundless; Ignorance (avidya) and greed and hatred (raga-dvesa) melt away like ice, leaving no trace; From this, one transcends the world, inspiring endless admiration. Like a beautiful tree with vibrant blossoms, no one does not love it, People everywhere see it and are filled with joy. Generosity (dana), moral conduct (sila), patience (ksanti), and diligence (virya), Meditation (dhyana) and great wisdom (prajna), I vow to attain these. To dispel all fears, and universally attain great peace; To cross over all cycles of birth and death, none will not be liberated. When I become a Buddha, I will be like a Dharma King with all kinds of merits; Even if one were to make offerings to Buddhas as numerous as the sands of the Ganges (ganga-sandhi), It is not as good as seeking perfect enlightenment (samyak-sambodhi), with firm courage, one will surely succeed. Able to make countless lands, shine with universal light, To save beings beyond the sands of the Ganges, whose virtue is immeasurable; My land and its adornments, are uniquely beautiful and outstanding. All who wish to be born there, will be pure, peaceful, and joyful; To liberate beings endlessly, may the Buddha bear witness to this. Having made such vows, I will practice diligently without laziness; Even if dwelling in suffering, I will endure it, and ultimately not regret it.’ The Fifth Chapter on the Great Vows Questioned by the Buddha The Buddha said: ‘At that time, the Bhiksu Dharmakara (Dharmakara Bhiksu), having spoken this verse, again said to the Buddha Lokesvararaja (Lokesvararaja Buddha): ‘World Honored One! I have aroused the mind of unsurpassed Bodhi (anuttara-samyak-sambodhi-citta), wishing that when I become a Buddha, I will be the most supreme among the countless Buddhas in the ten directions. My wisdom will be courageous, and the light from the top of my head will illuminate the ten directions without end. The land where I dwell will naturally be made of seven treasures, extremely bright, beautiful, and gentle. My name of teaching will be heard in the countless worlds of the ten directions, and there will be none who do not know it. The countless gods and people, even the smallest of creatures, who are born in my land, will all be Bodhisattvas (bodhisattva), Sravakas (sravaka)’ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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闻，其数不可穷尽，比诸佛世界悉皆胜之。如是者宁可得否？’时世自在王佛，知其智识高明心愿广大。即为说言：‘譬如大海一人斗量，历劫不止尚可见底；况人至心求道，精进不止，何求不得？何愿不遂？’时法藏比丘，闻佛所说则大欢喜。佛乃选择二千一百万佛刹中，诸天人民之善恶、国土之粗妙，随其心愿悉令显现。法藏即一其心，遂得天眼，莫不彻见。” 四十八愿分第六 佛言：“尔时法藏比丘，乃往一静处，其心寂然俱无所著，默坐思惟。摄取彼佛刹清净之行，如彼修持。复诣佛所而白佛言：‘世尊！我已摄取二千一百万佛刹，所以庄严国土清净之行。愿有𢾭陈，惟佛听察！’彼佛告言：‘善哉！汝可具说。诸菩萨众闻汝志愿因以警策，亦能于诸佛刹修习庄严。’ “法藏白言：‘第一愿，我作佛时，我刹中无地狱、饿鬼、禽畜，以至蜎飞蠕动之类。不得是愿终不作佛。 “‘第二愿，我作佛时，我刹中无妇女；无央数世界诸天人民，以至蜎飞蠕动之类，来生我刹者，皆于七宝水池莲华中化生。不得是愿终不作佛。 “‘第三愿，我作佛时，我刹中人欲食时，七宝钵中百味饮食，化现在前，食已器用自然化去。不得是愿终不作佛。 “‘第四愿，我作佛时，我刹 现代汉语译本：‘听闻，那些佛刹的数量是无法穷尽的，而且都胜过诸佛的世界。这样的情况可能存在吗？’当时世自在王佛，知道法藏比丘的智慧高深，心愿广大，就对他说：‘譬如有人用斗去量大海，即使经过无数劫的时间也不会停止，最终还是可以见到海底的；何况人如果真心求道，精进不懈，有什么求不到的呢？有什么愿望不能实现的呢？’当时法藏比丘，听了佛所说的话，非常欢喜。佛就从二千一百万个佛刹中，选择出诸天人民的善恶、国土的粗糙和精妙，随着法藏比丘的心愿，全部都显现出来。法藏比丘就一心专注，于是得到了天眼，没有看不到的。 四十八愿分第六 佛说：‘当时法藏比丘，就去到一个安静的地方，他的心寂静无染，没有任何执着，默默地坐着思考。他摄取了那些佛刹清净的修行方法，就像他们那样修行。之后又去到佛那里，对佛说：‘世尊！我已经摄取了二千一百万个佛刹，用来庄严国土的清净修行方法。我希望能够陈述出来，请佛听取并观察！’那位佛告诉他说：‘很好！你可以详细地说出来。各位菩萨听了你的愿望，也会因此警醒，也能在各个佛刹中修习庄严。’ 法藏比丘说：‘第一愿，我成佛时，我的佛刹中没有地狱、饿鬼、禽畜，乃至飞行的、蠕动的生物。如果不能实现这个愿望，我终不成佛。 ‘第二愿，我成佛时，我的佛刹中没有妇女；无数世界的天人，乃至飞行的、蠕动的生物，来到我的佛刹投生，都从七宝水池的莲花中化生。如果不能实现这个愿望，我终不成佛。 ‘第三愿，我成佛时，我的佛刹中的人想吃饭时，七宝钵中就会出现各种美味佳肴，吃完后器皿自然消失。如果不能实现这个愿望，我终不成佛。 ‘第四愿，我成佛时，我的佛刹
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English version: ‘It is heard that the number of those Buddha lands is inexhaustible, and they all surpass the worlds of all Buddhas. Is such a thing possible?’ At that time, the Buddha World Sovereign King, knowing that the Bhikshu Dharmakara’s wisdom was profound and his aspirations were vast, said to him: ‘It is like a person using a bushel to measure the ocean, even if countless kalpas pass without stopping, one can still see the bottom; how much more so if a person sincerely seeks the Way, and diligently perseveres, what cannot be attained? What wish cannot be fulfilled?’ At that time, the Bhikshu Dharmakara, hearing what the Buddha said, was greatly delighted. The Buddha then selected from twenty-one million Buddha lands, the good and evil of the gods and people, the coarse and subtle aspects of the lands, and according to the Bhikshu Dharmakara’s wishes, all were made manifest. The Bhikshu Dharmakara then focused his mind, and thus obtained the divine eye, and there was nothing he could not see. The Sixth Section on the Forty-Eight Vows The Buddha said: ‘At that time, the Bhikshu Dharmakara went to a quiet place, his mind was serene and without any attachments, and he sat silently contemplating. He absorbed the pure practices of those Buddha lands, and practiced like them. Then he went to the Buddha and said to the Buddha: ‘World Honored One! I have absorbed the pure practices of twenty-one million Buddha lands, which are used to adorn the land. I wish to present them, may the Buddha listen and observe!’ That Buddha told him: ‘Excellent! You may speak in detail. When the Bodhisattvas hear your vows, they will be inspired, and they will also practice adornment in all Buddha lands.’ The Bhikshu Dharmakara said: ‘First Vow, when I become a Buddha, in my Buddha land there will be no hells, hungry ghosts, animals, or even flying and crawling creatures. If this vow is not fulfilled, I will not become a Buddha.’ ‘Second Vow, when I become a Buddha, in my Buddha land there will be no women; the gods and people of countless worlds, even flying and crawling creatures, who come to be born in my Buddha land, will all be born by transformation in lotus flowers in seven-jeweled ponds. If this vow is not fulfilled, I will not become a Buddha.’ ‘Third Vow, when I become a Buddha, when the people in my Buddha land wish to eat, various delicious foods will appear in seven-jeweled bowls, and after eating, the utensils will naturally disappear. If this vow is not fulfilled, I will not become a Buddha.’ ‘Fourth Vow, when I become a Buddha, in my Buddha land’ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------