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及一切最上所须之物，利乐一切众生令归佛道。如是积功累德，无量无数百千万亿劫，功德圆满威神炽盛，方得成就所愿而入佛位。” 蜎蠕亦度分第十一 阿难白言：“法藏比丘为已成佛而取灭度？为未成佛？为今现在？” 佛言：“彼佛如来，来无所来，去无所去，无生无灭，非过去、现在、未来，但以酬其志愿度一切众生，现在西方，去此百万世界，其世界名曰极乐；其佛号阿弥陀，成佛以来于今十劫。又在十方世界，教化无央数诸天人民，以至蜎飞蠕动之类，莫不得过度解脱者。” 光明独胜分第十二 佛言：“阿弥陀佛光明最为远着，诸佛光明皆所不及。十方无央数佛，其顶中光明有照一里者，有照二里者，有照三里者，如是展转渐远，有至于照千二百万里。复有佛顶中光明照一世界者，有照二世界者，有照三世界者，如是展转渐远，有至于照二百万世界者。惟阿弥陀佛顶中光明，照千万世界无有穷极。诸佛光明所以有远近者，何以故？初为菩萨时，愿力功德各有大小，至期作佛，皆随所得，是故光明亦从而异。若威神自在随意所作，不必豫计则无不同。阿弥陀佛愿力无边，功德超绝故，比诸佛光明特为殊胜。” 十三佛号分第十三 佛言：“阿弥陀佛光明， 现代汉语译本 以及一切最上等的必需品，利益安乐一切众生，使他们归向佛道。像这样积累功德，经过无量无数百千万亿劫，功德圆满，威神炽盛，才能成就所愿而进入佛的果位。 第十一品 蜎蠕亦度 阿难（Ananda，佛陀的十大弟子之一）问道：‘法藏比丘（Dharmakara Bodhisattva，阿弥陀佛的前身）是已经成佛而入灭了呢？还是没有成佛？还是现在存在？’ 佛陀说：‘那位佛如来，来无所来，去无所去，无生无灭，不属于过去、现在、未来，只是为了酬报他的誓愿，度化一切众生，现在在西方，距离这里百万世界的地方，那个世界名叫极乐（Sukhavati）；那尊佛号为阿弥陀（Amitabha），成佛以来到现在已经十劫了。他又在十方世界，教化无数的天人，乃至蜎飞蠕动之类，没有不得度脱解脱的。’ 第十二品 光明独胜 佛陀说：‘阿弥陀佛的光明最为遥远显著，其他诸佛的光明都不能相比。十方无数的佛，他们头顶的光明，有的照一里，有的照二里，有的照三里，像这样逐渐延伸，有的能照到一千二百万里。又有佛头顶的光明能照一个世界，有的能照两个世界，有的能照三个世界，像这样逐渐延伸，有的能照到二百万个世界。只有阿弥陀佛头顶的光明，能照千万个世界，没有穷尽。诸佛的光明之所以有远近不同，是什么原因呢？因为他们最初做菩萨时，愿力和功德各有大小，到成就佛果时，都随各自所得，所以光明也因此而不同。如果威神自在，随心所欲，不必预先计划，就不会有不同。阿弥陀佛的愿力无边，功德超绝，所以比其他诸佛的光明特别殊胜。’ 第十三品 十三佛号 佛陀说：‘阿弥陀佛的光明，’
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English version and all the most excellent necessities, benefiting and bringing joy to all sentient beings, leading them to the path of Buddhahood. Accumulating merit and virtue in this way, through immeasurable, countless hundreds of thousands of millions of kalpas, with merit and virtue perfected and majestic power flourishing, one can then achieve their aspirations and enter the state of Buddhahood. Chapter Eleven: Even the Smallest Creatures are Saved Ananda (one of the Buddha's ten principal disciples) asked: 'Has the Bhikshu Dharmakara (the Bodhisattva who became Amitabha Buddha) already become a Buddha and entered Nirvana? Or has he not yet become a Buddha? Or is he present now?' The Buddha said: 'That Tathagata Buddha, comes from nowhere, goes nowhere, has no birth and no death, is not of the past, present, or future, but only to fulfill his vows to liberate all sentient beings, is now in the West, a million worlds away from here. That world is called Sukhavati (the Land of Bliss); that Buddha is named Amitabha, and it has been ten kalpas since he attained Buddhahood. He also teaches countless gods and people in the ten directions, even down to the smallest flying and crawling creatures, none of whom fail to be liberated and attain release.' Chapter Twelve: The Unique Radiance The Buddha said: 'Amitabha Buddha's light is the most far-reaching and prominent, and the light of all other Buddhas cannot compare to it. The light from the crowns of the heads of countless Buddhas in the ten directions, some illuminate one li, some two li, some three li, and so on, gradually extending, some reaching as far as twelve million li. Furthermore, the light from the crowns of some Buddhas illuminates one world, some two worlds, some three worlds, and so on, gradually extending, some reaching as far as two million worlds. Only the light from the crown of Amitabha Buddha's head illuminates countless millions of worlds without end. The reason why the light of the Buddhas has different ranges is this: when they were initially Bodhisattvas, their vows and merits were of different sizes. When they attained Buddhahood, they all followed what they had attained, and therefore their light also differed. If their majestic power is free and they can do as they wish, without prior planning, there would be no difference. Amitabha Buddha's vows are boundless, and his merits are unsurpassed, therefore his light is especially superior to that of all other Buddhas.' Chapter Thirteen: The Thirteen Names of the Buddha The Buddha said: 'Amitabha Buddha's light,' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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明丽快甚绝殊无极，胜于日月之明千万亿倍，而为诸佛光明之王，故号无量寿佛；亦号无量光佛、无边光佛、无碍光佛、无对光佛、炎王光佛、清净光佛、欢喜光佛、智慧光佛、不断光佛、难思光佛、难称光佛、超日月光佛。其光明所照无央数天下，幽冥之处皆常大明。诸天、人民、禽兽、蜎飞蠕动之类，见此光明莫不喜悦而生慈心。其淫泆、瞋怒、愚痴者，见此光明莫不迁善。地狱、饿鬼、畜生，考掠痛苦之处，见此光明无复苦恼，命终之后皆得解脱。不独我今称赞阿弥陀佛光明，十方无央数佛、菩萨、缘觉、声闻之众，悉皆称赞亦复如是。若有众生，闻此光明威神功德，日夜归命称赞不已，随其志愿必生其刹。复为诸菩萨、声闻所共称赞，当亦如是。我说阿弥陀佛光明威神巍巍殊妙，昼夜一劫尚未能尽，今为汝等略言之耳。” 阿阇世王分第十四 尔时阿阇世王太子与五百长者子，各持一金华盖，前以献佛，却坐一面，闻说阿弥陀佛功德光明，皆大欢喜。其心愿言：“我等后作佛时，皆如阿弥陀佛。”佛即知之，告诸比丘言：“阿阇世王太子与五百长者子，后无央数劫皆当作佛，如阿弥陀佛。此等行菩萨道已无央数劫，皆各供养四百亿佛，今复供养于我。往昔迦叶佛时，皆常为我弟子，今又至此是复 现代汉语译本：其光明之明亮、快速、绝妙、无与伦比，胜过日月的光明千万亿倍，是诸佛光明之王，所以被称为无量寿佛（Amitayus，意为无量寿命的佛），也称为无量光佛（Amitabha，意为无量光的佛）、无边光佛、无碍光佛、无对光佛、炎王光佛、清净光佛、欢喜光佛、智慧光佛、不断光佛、难思光佛、难称光佛、超日月光佛。其光明所照之处遍布无数世界，黑暗之处都变得光明。诸天、人民、禽兽、微小的生物等，见到这光明没有不感到喜悦而生起慈悲之心的。那些淫欲、嗔怒、愚痴的人，见到这光明没有不改过向善的。地狱、饿鬼、畜生等遭受痛苦的地方，见到这光明都消除了苦恼，死后都能得到解脱。不只是我今天称赞阿弥陀佛的光明，十方无数的佛、菩萨、缘觉、声闻大众，也都这样称赞。如果有众生，听到这光明威神功德，日夜归依称赞不停，随着他们的愿望必定往生到那个佛国。又被诸菩萨、声闻共同称赞，也应当如此。我说阿弥陀佛的光明威神是如此的伟大殊妙，即使昼夜不停地说一劫也说不完，今天只是为你们简略地说说罢了。 阿阇世王（Ajatasatru）分第十四 当时，阿阇世王太子和五百位长者子，各自拿着一顶金华盖，上前献给佛，然后退坐在一旁，听闻佛说阿弥陀佛的功德光明，都非常欢喜。他们心中发愿说：‘我们将来成佛时，都要像阿弥陀佛一样。’佛立即知道他们的心愿，告诉众比丘说：‘阿阇世王太子和五百位长者子，在无数劫后都将成佛，像阿弥陀佛一样。这些人修行菩萨道已经无数劫，都各自供养过四百亿佛，现在又来供养我。过去在迦叶佛（Kasyapa Buddha）时，他们都常常是我的弟子，现在又来到这里，这又是’
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English version: Its light is bright, swift, utterly unique, and immeasurable, surpassing the brightness of the sun and moon by trillions of times. It is the king of all Buddhas' lights, hence it is called Amitayus (Buddha of Immeasurable Life), also known as Amitabha (Buddha of Immeasurable Light), Immeasurable Light Buddha, Boundless Light Buddha, Unobstructed Light Buddha, Incomparable Light Buddha, Flame King Light Buddha, Pure Light Buddha, Joyful Light Buddha, Wisdom Light Buddha, Unceasing Light Buddha, Inconceivable Light Buddha, Ineffable Light Buddha, and Light Surpassing the Sun and Moon Buddha. Its light illuminates countless worlds, and all dark places become bright. Gods, people, animals, and all kinds of tiny creatures, upon seeing this light, cannot help but feel joy and generate compassion. Those who are lustful, angry, and ignorant, upon seeing this light, cannot help but turn towards goodness. In places of suffering such as hells, hungry ghosts, and animals, upon seeing this light, all suffering ceases, and after death, they all attain liberation. It is not only I who praise the light of Amitabha Buddha today, but also countless Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Pratyekabuddhas, and Sravakas in the ten directions all praise it in the same way. If there are sentient beings who hear of the power and merit of this light, and day and night take refuge in it and praise it without ceasing, they will surely be reborn in that Buddha-land according to their wishes. They will also be praised by all Bodhisattvas and Sravakas, and it should be so. I say that the power and majesty of Amitabha Buddha's light are so great and wonderful that even if I were to speak of it day and night for an eon, I would not be able to exhaust it. Today, I am only speaking of it briefly for you all. Chapter Fourteen: King Ajatasatru At that time, Prince Ajatasatru and five hundred sons of elders, each holding a golden flower canopy, came forward to offer it to the Buddha, and then sat down to one side. Upon hearing the Buddha speak of the merits and light of Amitabha Buddha, they were all greatly delighted. They made a vow in their hearts, saying, 'When we become Buddhas in the future, may we all be like Amitabha Buddha.' The Buddha immediately knew their wish and told the monks, 'Prince Ajatasatru and the five hundred sons of elders will all become Buddhas in countless eons, just like Amitabha Buddha. These individuals have been practicing the Bodhisattva path for countless eons, and each has made offerings to four hundred billion Buddhas. Now they have come to make offerings to me again. In the past, during the time of Kasyapa Buddha, they were always my disciples, and now they have come here again, this is' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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会遇也。”时诸比丘闻是语已，莫不喜悦、恭敬、赞叹。 地平气和分第十五 佛言：“阿弥陀佛刹中皆自然七宝，所谓黄金、白银、水晶、琉璃、珊瑚、琥珀、砗磲，其体性温柔，以是七宝相间为地。或纯以一宝为地，光色照耀奇妙清净，超越十方一切世界。其国恢廓旷荡不可穷尽，地皆平正，无须弥山及金刚围一切诸山；亦无大海、小海，及坑坎、井谷，亦无幽暗之所。无地狱、饿鬼、众生、禽虫，以至蜎飞蠕动之类；无阿须伦及诸龙、鬼神。亦无雨露，惟有自然流泉；亦无寒暑，气象常春清快明丽，不可具言。有万种自然之物，如百味饮食，意有所欲悉现在前；意若不用自然化去，随其所念无不得之。此娑婆世界，有他化自在天，其中天人一切所须自然化现；以比于此佛刹中自然之物，犹万亿倍不可以及。” 讲堂宅宇分第十六 佛言：“阿弥陀佛讲堂、精舍，皆自然七宝相间而成。复有七宝以为楼观、栏楯；复以七宝为之缨络悬饰其侧；复以白珠、明月珠、摩尼珠，为之交络遍覆其上，殊特妙好清净光辉不可胜言。其余菩萨、声闻所居宫宇，亦复如是。彼诸天及世人，衣服、饮食、华香、缨络、伞盖、幢幡、微妙音乐，随意而现。所居宫宇、楼阁，称其形色、高下、大小，或以一宝 现代汉语译本：‘会相遇的。’当时，众比丘听了这话，无不欢喜、恭敬、赞叹。 第十五品 地平气和 佛说：‘阿弥陀佛的佛土中，一切都是自然生成的七宝，即黄金、白银、水晶、琉璃、珊瑚、琥珀、砗磲（一种海贝）。这些宝物本体柔和，用这七宝交错铺成地面。或者纯粹用一种宝物铺地，光色照耀，奇妙清净，超越十方一切世界。那个国度广阔无垠，无法穷尽，地面都平坦端正，没有须弥山（佛教中的圣山）和金刚围山等一切山脉；也没有大海、小海，以及坑洼、井谷，也没有幽暗的地方。没有地狱、饿鬼、众生、禽虫，乃至蜎飞蠕动之类；没有阿修罗（一种神祇）以及诸龙、鬼神。也没有雨露，只有自然流淌的泉水；也没有寒冷和炎热，气候常年如春，清爽明丽，无法用言语完全描述。有万种自然生成的物品，如同百味饮食，心中想要什么，立刻就会出现在眼前；如果不想用，自然就会消失，随心所念，没有得不到的。这个娑婆世界（我们所处的世界），有他化自在天（欲界顶层天），其中的天人一切所需都是自然化现的；但与这个佛土中的自然之物相比，还差万亿倍，无法相比。’ 第十六品 讲堂宅宇 佛说：‘阿弥陀佛的讲堂、精舍，都是自然生成的七宝交错而成。还有用七宝做成的楼阁、栏杆；又用七宝做成的璎珞悬挂在旁边；又用白珠、明月珠、摩尼珠（一种宝珠）交错覆盖在上面，特别美妙，清净光辉，无法用言语完全描述。其余菩萨、声闻所居住的宫殿，也是如此。那些天人和世人，衣服、饮食、花香、璎珞、伞盖、幢幡、美妙的音乐，都随心而现。所居住的宫殿、楼阁，与其形色、高低、大小相称，或者用一种宝物
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English version: ‘They will meet.’ At that time, all the Bhikkhus, having heard these words, were filled with joy, respect, and praise. Chapter 15: The Level and Harmonious Earth The Buddha said: ‘In the Buddha-land of Amitabha, all are naturally formed of seven treasures, namely gold, silver, crystal, lapis lazuli, coral, amber, and tridacna (a type of sea clam). These treasures are gentle in nature, and the ground is made by interweaving these seven treasures. Or it is made purely of one treasure, its light shining, wonderfully pure, surpassing all the worlds in the ten directions. That country is vast and boundless, without end, and the ground is all level and upright, without Mount Sumeru (a sacred mountain in Buddhism) and the Vajra mountain range, or any other mountains; nor are there great seas, small seas, or pits, valleys, or dark places. There are no hells, hungry ghosts, sentient beings, birds, insects, or even wriggling creatures; no Asuras (a type of deity), dragons, or ghosts. There is no rain or dew, only naturally flowing springs; nor is there cold or heat, the climate is always spring-like, clear, pleasant, and bright, beyond description. There are ten thousand kinds of naturally occurring things, like a hundred flavors of food, whatever one desires appears immediately before them; if one does not want to use it, it naturally disappears, and whatever one thinks of, one obtains. In this Saha world (the world we live in), there is the Paranirmitavasavartin Heaven (the highest heaven in the desire realm), where the heavenly beings have all their needs naturally manifested; but compared to the natural things in this Buddha-land, it is still ten trillion times inferior and cannot be compared.’ Chapter 16: Lecture Halls and Residences The Buddha said: ‘Amitabha’s lecture halls and monasteries are all naturally formed by interweaving the seven treasures. There are also towers and railings made of the seven treasures; and also, pendants made of the seven treasures are hung on the sides; and white pearls, bright moon pearls, and mani pearls (a type of precious gem) are interwoven and cover the top, extraordinarily beautiful, pure, and radiant, beyond description. The palaces where the other Bodhisattvas and Sravakas reside are also like this. Those heavenly beings and people, their clothes, food, flowers, garlands, parasols, banners, and exquisite music, all appear as they wish. The palaces and towers where they reside match their shapes, colors, heights, and sizes, or are made of one treasure. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------