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English version: To proclaim this sutra, a Bodhisattva has two seals. What are the two? One is the seal of delighting in ornate phrases and embellishments, and the other is the seal of entering into profound Dharma and wondrous transformations. If one delights in ornate phrases and embellishments, know that they belong to the class of Ajitatas (non-diligent) Bodhisattvas. If one obtains this profound sutra, receives it, widely practices it, does not frequently feel fear, and can transmit it upon hearing it, know that this Bodhisattva has cultivated pure conduct for a long time. Furthermore, there are four things by which an Ajitata wastes time in vain. What are the four? Upon hearing a sutra never heard before, they are surprised and doubtful, do not offer encouragement, but instead increase confusion: 'I have never heard of this; where does it come from?' If a virtuous son! understands profound Dharma very well and delights in speaking subtle principles, but does not learn from him, even if near, they are not respectful, but instead specifically engage in slander. These are the four things by which an Ajitata wastes time in vain and cannot attain forbearance towards profound Dharma. Moreover, Maitreya (The benevolent one)! there are two behaviors by which a Bodhisattva, even if understanding profound Dharma, still wastes time in vain. What are the two? Being accustomed to being in remote regions, not being constant in their practice, despising others' generosity and wisdom, not accepting or reciting, nor seeking after it. Towards those who understand and study profound Dharma very well, they are contemptuous, greedy, and jealous, unable to accept others, nor giving Dharma as a gift. These are the two behaviors. Even if understanding profound Dharma, they still waste time in vain, unable to quickly approach, unable to generate forbearance towards the Dharma.' Then, Maitreya Bodhisattva (The benevolent Bodhisattva) said to the Buddha: 'Unprecedented, truly so! World Honored One! Regarding the Tathagata's (Thus Come One's) good words, I shall stay away from such evil deeds, in order to protect the Tathagata's (Thus Come One's) practice of the qualities of the path cultivated over countless eons. If a virtuous son's mind enters into this kind of sutra, let him freely obtain what he desires. If he wishes to receive and uphold this kind of sutra, transmit it to fellow students, and explain it widely and clearly. At that time, World Honored One! those who obtain this kind of sutra and joyfully transmit it to each other, know that these Bodhisattvas are established by Maitreya (The benevolent one).' The Buddha said: 'Excellent, excellent! Maitreya (The benevolent one)! The Tathagata (Thus Come One) rejoices on your behalf, well spoken are these words.' Then, all the Bodhisattvas together spoke in one voice: 'After the Tathagata's (Thus Come One's) extinction, we, in our respective Buddha lands, shall come here to distribute the Buddha's path, showing our fellow students what they delight in.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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尔时，四天王白佛言：“在所，世尊！墟聚国邑，有行如是深经法者。吾当率诸官属，诣讲法所，为护讲法。百由延内，当令一切闻见讲法，令无伺求得其便者。” 彼时，佛告贤者阿难：“受是经法，奉持诵说，以布现人。”阿难言：“唯，当受是经，布现众人。要者，世尊！当何名斯经？亦当以何奉持之？” 佛告阿难：“是名为‘维摩诘所说’，亦名为‘不可思议法门之称’，当奉持之。” 佛说是已，莫不劝受。尊者维摩诘、文殊师利为上首，众菩萨、大弟子，一切魔众，闻佛所说，皆大欢喜。 维摩诘经卷下 现代汉语译本 这时，四大天王对佛说：‘世尊！无论在哪个村落、城镇、国家，只要有人讲说这样甚深的经典，我们都将率领所有眷属，前往讲法之处，护持讲法者。在方圆一百由延（Yojana，古印度长度单位）之内，都要让所有众生听闻和见到讲法，不让任何人有机会伺机扰乱。’ 那时，佛告诉贤者阿难（Ananda，佛陀的十大弟子之一）：‘接受这部经典，奉行、持诵、宣说，并向人们广泛传播。’阿难回答说：‘好的，我将接受这部经典，并向大众宣讲。世尊！这部经典应当叫什么名字？我们又应当如何奉持它呢？’ 佛告诉阿难：‘这部经典名为《维摩诘所说经》，也名为《不可思议法门之称》，应当这样奉持它。’ 佛说完这些话，大家都欢喜信受。以尊者维摩诘（Vimalakirti，一位在家菩萨）和文殊师利（Manjusri，智慧第一的菩萨）为首，众菩萨、大弟子，以及一切魔众，听闻佛所说，都非常欢喜。 《维摩诘经》卷下
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English version At that time, the Four Heavenly Kings said to the Buddha: 'World Honored One! Wherever, in villages, towns, or countries, there are those who practice such profound sutra teachings, we shall lead our retinues to the place where the Dharma is being taught, to protect the Dharma teachers. Within a hundred yojanas (Yojana, an ancient Indian unit of distance), we shall ensure that all beings hear and see the Dharma being taught, preventing anyone from seeking an opportunity to cause disturbance.' Then, the Buddha said to the wise Ananda (Ananda, one of the ten principal disciples of the Buddha): 'Receive this sutra, uphold, recite, and expound it, and spread it widely among the people.' Ananda replied: 'Yes, I shall receive this sutra and proclaim it to the assembly. World Honored One! What should this sutra be named? And how should we uphold it?' The Buddha told Ananda: 'This sutra is named 'The Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra', and also named 'The Teaching of the Inconceivable Dharma Door'. You should uphold it in this way.' After the Buddha finished speaking, everyone joyfully accepted and practiced it. Led by the venerable Vimalakirti (Vimalakirti, a lay bodhisattva) and Manjusri (Manjusri, the bodhisattva of wisdom), the assembly of bodhisattvas, great disciples, and all the demons, hearing what the Buddha had said, were all greatly delighted. The Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra, Volume Two --------------------------------------------------------------------------------