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English version ‘For example, a leaky vessel, if only one place is patched to prevent leakage, while the rest are not patched and all leak; so it is with a Bodhisattva, abiding in constant samadhi, possessing great supernatural powers without any other faults, but if there is attachment, then other faults will appear, manifesting birth and speaking Dharma according to the nature of all beings. ‘For example, a fine steed, strong and powerful, protects other horses without being greedy to protect itself; so it is with a Bodhisattva, establishing great compassion, strong and powerful, surpassing all forces, saving all beings, without thinking of oneself. ‘For example, a fierce lion, the king of beasts, fears nothing, only fears great fire; so it is with a Bodhisattva, fearing nothing, only fearing falling into the realm of disciples and Pratyekabuddhas (Solitary Buddhas).' ‘For example, the Iraman Dragon King (Iraman Dragon King, name of a dragon king), even as an animal, can manifest pure transformations, all due to the original merits of Sakra (Sakra, a Buddhist protector deity); so it is with a Bodhisattva, even if fallen into the animal realm, can speak of all pure Dharmas, guiding them according to their original practices.’ ‘For example, drilling wood to produce fire, a bright pearl emitting light, both of which are beneficial; so it is, Manjushri (Manjushri, name of a Bodhisattva)! Those who initially generate the aspiration for enlightenment, and those who will generate the aspiration after sitting under the Bodhi tree, both of these Bodhisattvas can remove all the dust of defilements and burn all hardships.’ ‘For example, various trees, each with its own name, different colors, different branches and leaves, and different flowers and fruits, these trees thrive because of the Four Great Elements (earth, water, fire, wind); so it is with Bodhisattvas, practicing various conducts, accumulating roots of merit, all with the intention of attaining Buddhahood, all assisting Sarvajna (Sarvajna, the wisdom of the Buddha) to achieve it.’ ‘For example, wherever a Chakravarti (Chakravarti, a ruler possessing the wheel jewel) goes, the Seven Treasures (Seven Treasures, the seven treasures of a ruler) and the four kinds of armies follow him; so it is with a Bodhisattva, attaining skillful means and wisdom Prajnaparamita (Prajnaparamita, perfection of wisdom), entering everywhere, and all the Dharmas of the Thirty-seven Limbs of Enlightenment (Thirty-seven Limbs of Enlightenment, the thirty-seven practices leading to enlightenment) follow him.’ ‘For example, the Karavika Bird King (Karavika Bird King, name of a bird), even if fallen into a net, continues to utter mournful sounds; so it is, Manjushri (Manjushri, name of a Bodhisattva)! Suppose a Bodhisattva falls into a bad environment, fails to understand the Buddha's teachings, does not abandon attachment to the body, and cannot escape the Three Realms (Three Realms, the desire realm, the form realm, and the formless realm), he will continue to... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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作师子觉吼，说空、无想、不愿之法，讲无造起灭之事。 “譬如羯随鸟王在山顶住而不肯鸣，得其辈类乃阐鸾音；如是，文殊师利！若有菩萨入诸弟子中，不讲不可思议佛音，在诸菩萨中乃说菩萨事，讲佛不可思议之音。 “譬如随蓝之风，不能持地固阎浮利及树木讲堂舍宅；如是，文殊师利！一切弟子、缘觉，不能堪忍无思议佛法名字，及佛神通清净变化，有信而无疑者，非自功德所致。皆佛威神而令得信。 “譬如日之光明照净不净，亦无喜悦、亦无憎恶，日月殿舍无冥没时；如是菩萨，放智慧善权光明，与弟子、缘觉、诸凡夫士共周旋从事，不用在弟子中而欢喜，不以在凡夫之士而为愁悒，亦不失菩萨权慧之场也。 “譬如忉利天上昼度树初生叶时，诸天见之皆悉欢喜，心念言：‘昼度树不久当有华实，而得成就。’如是，文殊师利！假使菩萨一切所有施而不惜，诸佛世尊叹是菩萨，不久当得佛法华实施诸群生。 “譬如其树柔软根株深固，虽现曲棭终不恐堕；如是，文殊师利！若有菩萨恭敬礼事于一切人，终不恐堕弟子、缘觉之地。 “譬如水堕地流；菩萨如是无有憍慢，从一切智稽首自归。 “譬如大海立于地中最为始成，皆含受一切江河诸流；如是菩萨用 现代汉语译本： 作狮子觉吼，宣说空性（śūnyatā，佛教中的一个核心概念，指一切事物没有固定不变的自性）、无想（animitta，不执着于任何表象）和不愿（apraṇihita，不希求任何事物）之法，阐述没有造作、生起和灭亡的真理。 ‘譬如羯随鸟王（Kalaviṅka，一种美妙的鸟）栖息在山顶，不轻易鸣叫，一旦遇到同类，才发出美妙的鸣音；同样，文殊师利（Mañjuśrī，智慧的象征）！如果菩萨身处弟子之中，不宣讲不可思议的佛音，只有在菩萨众中才讲述菩萨的行持，宣讲佛陀不可思议的音声。’ ‘譬如随蓝之风（Nilotpala，一种风名），无法撼动阎浮利（Jambudvīpa，我们所居住的这个世界）坚固的大地以及树木、讲堂和房屋；同样，文殊师利！一切弟子和缘觉（Pratyekabuddha，通过自身努力证悟真理者）无法理解不可思议的佛法之名，以及佛陀神通清净的变化，那些有信心而没有疑惑的人，并非依靠自身功德，而是佛陀的威神之力使他们得以相信。’ ‘譬如太阳的光明照耀清净与不净之物，既没有喜悦也没有憎恶，日月宫殿永远没有黑暗的时候；同样，菩萨放出智慧和善巧方便的光明，与弟子、缘觉和各种凡夫俗子交往，不因为身处弟子之中而欢喜，也不因为身处凡夫俗子之中而忧愁，也不会失去菩萨的权巧智慧。’ ‘譬如忉利天（Trāyastriṃśa，欲界六天之一）上的昼度树（Pārijāta，天界之树）初生嫩叶时，诸天看到都非常欢喜，心想：‘昼度树不久就会开花结果，最终成就。’同样，文殊师利！如果菩萨毫不吝惜地布施一切所有，诸佛世尊都会赞叹这位菩萨，认为他不久将会得到佛法之花和果实，并将之施予一切众生。’ ‘譬如树木的根系柔软但又深固，即使树干弯曲倾斜，最终也不会倒塌；同样，文殊师利！如果菩萨恭敬地礼待一切人，最终也不会堕落到弟子和缘觉的境界。’ ‘譬如水流向低处；菩萨也应如此，没有丝毫骄慢，从一切智（sarvajña，佛陀的智慧）处虚心学习，归依佛法。’ ‘譬如大海位于大地之上，是最早形成的，能够容纳一切江河的流水；菩萨也应如此，运用……’
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English version: He roars the lion's awakening, expounding the Dharma of emptiness (śūnyatā, a core concept in Buddhism referring to the lack of inherent existence in all phenomena), signlessness (animitta, non-attachment to any appearances), and wishlessness (apraṇihita, non-seeking of anything), and speaks of the absence of creation, arising, and cessation. ‘For example, the Kalaviṅka bird (Kalaviṅka, a beautiful bird) dwells on the mountain peak and does not readily sing, but when it finds its own kind, it then utters melodious sounds; likewise, Mañjuśrī (Mañjuśrī, symbol of wisdom)! If a Bodhisattva is among disciples, he does not speak the inconceivable Buddha-sound, but only among Bodhisattvas does he speak of the Bodhisattva's deeds, speaking the inconceivable sound of the Buddha.’ ‘For example, the wind of Nilotpala (Nilotpala, a type of wind) cannot hold the earth of Jambudvīpa (Jambudvīpa, the world we live in) firmly, nor the trees, lecture halls, and houses; likewise, Mañjuśrī! All disciples and Pratyekabuddhas (Pratyekabuddha, those who attain enlightenment through their own efforts) cannot endure the name of the inconceivable Buddha-dharma, and the Buddha's miraculous, pure transformations; those who have faith and no doubt, it is not due to their own merits, but the Buddha's majestic power that causes them to have faith.’ ‘For example, the light of the sun shines on both pure and impure things, without joy or hatred, and the sun and moon palaces have no darkness; likewise, the Bodhisattva emits the light of wisdom and skillful means, associating with disciples, Pratyekabuddhas, and all ordinary people, without rejoicing in being among disciples, nor being sorrowful in being among ordinary people, and also does not lose the field of the Bodhisattva's skillful wisdom.’ ‘For example, when the Pārijāta tree (Pārijāta, a celestial tree) on the Trāyastriṃśa Heaven (Trāyastriṃśa, one of the six heavens of the desire realm) first sprouts leaves, all the gods see it and rejoice, thinking: ‘The Pārijāta tree will soon have flowers and fruits, and will be accomplished.’ Likewise, Mañjuśrī! If a Bodhisattva gives away all possessions without stinginess, all the Buddhas, World-Honored Ones, will praise this Bodhisattva, thinking that he will soon obtain the flowers and fruits of the Buddha-dharma and bestow them on all beings.’ ‘For example, a tree with soft roots that are deeply rooted, even if it appears crooked and leaning, will ultimately not fall; likewise, Mañjuśrī! If a Bodhisattva respectfully honors all people, he will ultimately not fall into the realm of disciples and Pratyekabuddhas.’ ‘For example, water falls to the ground and flows downwards; the Bodhisattva should be like this, without any arrogance, humbly learning from the all-knowing (sarvajña, the wisdom of the Buddha), and taking refuge in the Dharma.’ ‘For example, the ocean stands on the earth and is the first to be formed, containing all the rivers and streams; the Bodhisattva should be like this, using...’ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 无慢故，得立一切佛法之顶。
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“譬如大明月珠，名曰照明，诸所欲得皆从中出，众明月珠无与等者，悉皆照诸明月珠宝其明不减；如是菩萨，教授诸弟子、缘觉，令得入律不堕彼行。 “譬如曼陀勒华柔软妙好，其香周匝闻四十里；菩萨如是，以圣贤智发大慈悲，普遍众生令得安隐。 “譬如曼陀勒华，若有病者闻此华香其病即愈；菩萨如是，以大慈大悲香行，遍至除解一切尘劳之病。 “譬如无有佛时，优昙钵树无华有实；未有菩萨不出佛法之华。 “譬如阿耨达龙王，假令雨时遍阎浮利；如是菩萨，若放法雨皆遍一切人民蠕动。 “譬如阿耨达大渊流出四江，悉归于海常而得满；如是菩萨，流四恩行以具足满大智慧海。 “譬如未有大海时，阎浮利人得自然小摩尼珠；如是，文殊师利！未发菩萨意时，皆承用弟子、缘觉法宝。 “譬如其有色像者，皆有四大；菩萨如是，诸所说法皆欲度脱一切令入法门故。 “譬如树木生于山泽之中无益众人；弟子如是，畏生死难无益一切。譬如大城中央而生药树，多所疗治于一切人；菩萨如是，入大慈悲发一切智，其以宝意多所饶益一切群生。 “譬如天雨之水不能久在；弟子如是，教授说法而不久立。譬如 现代汉语译本 没有傲慢的缘故，才能达到一切佛法的顶峰。 ‘譬如有一颗巨大的明月宝珠，名字叫做照明，所有想要得到的东西都从中产生，众多的明月宝珠没有能与它相比的，它能照亮所有的明月珠宝，而它自身的光明却不会减少；菩萨也是这样，教导弟子、缘觉，使他们能够进入正道，不堕落到错误的修行中。’ ‘譬如曼陀勒华（Mandala flower）柔软美妙，它的香气能够周遍四十里；菩萨也是这样，以圣贤的智慧发出广大的慈悲心，普遍地使众生得到安宁。’ ‘譬如曼陀勒华（Mandala flower），如果有人生病，闻到这种花的香气，他的病就会痊愈；菩萨也是这样，以大慈大悲的香行，普遍地去除和解除一切尘世烦恼的疾病。’ ‘譬如没有佛陀住世的时候，优昙钵树（Udumbara tree）没有花却有果实；没有菩萨出现，就不会有佛法的花朵。’ ‘譬如阿耨达龙王（Anavatapta dragon king），如果降雨，就能遍及整个阎浮利（Jambudvipa）；菩萨也是这样，如果降下法雨，就能遍及一切人民和蠕动的生物。’ ‘譬如阿耨达大渊（Anavatapta lake）流出四条江河，都归于大海，经常保持充满；菩萨也是这样，流出四种恩德的行为，来圆满具足广大的智慧之海。’ ‘譬如还没有大海的时候，阎浮利（Jambudvipa）的人们得到天然的小摩尼宝珠（Mani jewel）；也是这样，文殊师利（Manjushri）！在没有发起菩萨心的时候，都承用弟子、缘觉的法宝。’ ‘譬如凡是有色相的东西，都由四大组成；菩萨也是这样，所有宣说的法，都是为了度脱一切众生，使他们进入佛法之门。’ ‘譬如树木生长在山泽之中，对众人没有益处；弟子也是这样，畏惧生死之苦，对一切众生没有益处。譬如大城中央生长着药树，能够治疗许多人；菩萨也是这样，进入大慈大悲，发起一切智慧，用珍贵的意念来饶益一切众生。’ ‘譬如天上下的雨水不能长久停留；弟子也是这样，教授说法也不能长久保持。譬如
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English version Without arrogance, one can reach the summit of all Buddha-dharmas. ‘For example, there is a great bright moon pearl, named Illumination, from which all desired things emerge. No other moon pearls can compare to it. It illuminates all moon jewels, yet its own brightness does not diminish. Likewise, a Bodhisattva instructs disciples and Pratyekabuddhas (Solitary Buddhas), enabling them to enter the Dharma and not fall into wrong practices.’ ‘For example, the Mandala flower is soft and wonderful, its fragrance spreading forty miles around. A Bodhisattva is like this, generating great compassion with the wisdom of a sage, universally bringing peace and comfort to all beings.’ ‘For example, if a sick person smells the fragrance of the Mandala flower, their illness will be cured. A Bodhisattva is like this, using the fragrant practice of great compassion to universally remove and resolve the illness of all worldly afflictions.’ ‘For example, when there is no Buddha in the world, the Udumbara tree has fruit but no flowers. When there is no Bodhisattva, the flower of the Buddha-dharma does not appear.’ ‘For example, if the Anavatapta dragon king rains, it can cover the entire Jambudvipa (the world). A Bodhisattva is like this; if they release the rain of Dharma, it can cover all people and crawling creatures.’ ‘For example, the great Anavatapta lake flows out four rivers, all returning to the sea, which is always full. A Bodhisattva is like this, flowing with the practice of the four kindnesses to fully complete the great ocean of wisdom.’ ‘For example, before there was a great ocean, the people of Jambudvipa (the world) obtained natural small Mani jewels. Likewise, Manjushri (Bodhisattva of Wisdom)! Before the Bodhisattva mind is awakened, they all rely on the Dharma treasures of disciples and Pratyekabuddhas (Solitary Buddhas).’ ‘For example, everything with form is composed of the four great elements. A Bodhisattva is like this; all the Dharma they preach is to liberate all beings and lead them into the gate of Dharma.’ ‘For example, trees growing in mountains and marshes are of no benefit to people. Disciples are like this, fearing the suffering of birth and death, and are of no benefit to all beings. For example, a medicinal tree grows in the center of a great city, healing many people. A Bodhisattva is like this, entering great compassion and generating all wisdom, using precious thoughts to greatly benefit all living beings.’ ‘For example, rainwater from the sky cannot stay for long. Disciples are like this, teaching the Dharma but not being able to maintain it for long. For example, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------