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English version Whether one obtains relics or not, whether they are short or long, large or small, even making Buddha images with fragrant mud, one will attain the karmic rewards of creating such images. ‘Oh, Bhikshus (Bhikshus, monks)! If there are good men or good women who, with the images they have created, attain a sincere and pure mind, and bathe the images with wonderful fragrant water according to the Dharma, I will now tell you the merits they will obtain. These good men and good women, abandoning this body and receiving another, will often be born into the noble castes of Kshatriyas (Kshatriya, warriors), Brahmins (Brahmin, priests), Vaishyas (Vaishya, merchants), and Shudras (Shudra, laborers), with complete blessings, perfect features, the wisdom of remembering past lives, and good companions. As for servants, carriages, treasures, wealth, and possessions, they will lack nothing in their enjoyment. All beings will rely on them as their masters, those who see them will rejoice, and their words will be obeyed. All Buddhas, Bodhisattvas (Bodhisattva), Pratyekabuddhas (Pratyekabuddha), and Arhats (Arhat) will constantly remember them, and they will obtain everything they desire. ‘Oh, Bhikshus! The accumulation of blessings of this person cannot be compared, let alone the merit of creating images. As for all afflictions such as jealousy, hatred, love, greed, anger, and ignorance, they will quickly be liberated from them, gradually cultivate and attain unsurpassed enlightenment.’ At that time, the World Honored One (世尊) spoke again in verse: ‘After my extinction, if men or women, Use various treasures to create images, Bathe them with wonderful fragrant water, And offer them with sincere hearts with delightful flowers. In future lives, they will receive the reward of beautiful features, All beings will gaze upon them without tiring, They will obtain various fruits, Honor, nobility, and happiness. With these remaining good deeds, They will be far from all afflictions, The clouds of ignorance and darkness will be dispelled, Like the moon dwelling in the empty sky. Later, relying on superior strength, They will be reborn in the heavens, Becoming the masters of the heavens, Enjoying happiness for hundreds of kalpas. When their lifespan there ends, They will be reborn as Chakravartin kings, Their appearance like that of heavenly beings, Their blessings and virtues surpassing, Seven treasures will always follow them, They will have supernatural powers and freedom, Touring the realms of the four continents, Everything will be as they wish, Later entering into’ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 圣道， 乃至证涅盘。 又复有众生， 得遇于佛塔， 中有设利罗， 细与微尘等， 是人心欢喜， 作种种供养， 当获大福聚， 如前等无异。 如来变化身， 普遍于三界， 是人供养福， 所感诸果报， 乃至得名称， 亦遍于十方。 身色如真金， 光明恒晃耀， 于天上人间， 受无量快乐。”
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尔时，金光童子闻佛广说微妙法已，及闻往昔因缘果报，乃于眷属心无恋着，厌离富贵弃舍快乐，于正法中求欲出家。 佛即应时度为沙门，寻便证得阿罗汉果，所将眷属亦于坐中皆证道果。 佛说是经已，金光童子并诸眷属及在会众，欢喜信受，礼佛而退。 佛说金光王童子经 现代汉语译本： 圣道，乃至证涅槃（Nirvana，梵文，意为解脱）。 又有一些众生，能够遇到佛塔，佛塔中供奉着舍利罗（Śarīra，梵文，意为遗骨），细小如微尘一般。 这人内心欢喜，做种种供养，应当获得巨大的福德积聚，和前面所说的一样没有差别。 如来的化身，普遍存在于三界（欲界、色界、无色界），这人供养如来所获得的福报，所感得的各种果报，乃至得到的名声，也会遍及十方。 身色如同真金一般，光明永远闪耀，在天上人间，享受无量的快乐。” 当时，金光童子听闻佛陀广说微妙的佛法之后，以及听闻往昔的因缘果报，于是对于眷属不再有任何留恋，厌恶远离富贵，舍弃快乐，在正法中寻求出家。 佛陀随即应允，度他为沙门（Śrāmaṇa，梵文，意为出家修行者），不久之后便证得了阿罗汉（Arhat，梵文，意为已断绝轮回的圣者）果位，他所带来的眷属也在座位上都证得了道果。 佛陀说完这部经后，金光童子和他的眷属以及在法会上的大众，都欢喜信受，向佛陀顶礼后退下。 佛说金光王童子经
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English version: The noble path, leading to the attainment of Nirvana (Nirvana, Sanskrit, meaning liberation). Furthermore, there are beings who encounter a Stupa (Buddhist monument), within which are Śarīra (Śarīra, Sanskrit, meaning relics), as fine as dust particles. This person rejoices in their heart, making various offerings, and shall obtain a great accumulation of merit, just as mentioned before, without any difference. The transformation body of the Tathagata (Tathāgata, Sanskrit, meaning 'one who has thus come' or 'one who has thus gone'), pervades the three realms (desire realm, form realm, formless realm), the merit from this person's offerings to the Tathagata, and the various karmic retributions they experience, even the fame they gain, will spread throughout the ten directions. Their body's color will be like true gold, their light constantly shining, and they will experience immeasurable happiness in the heavens and among humans.” At that time, the Golden Light Youth, having heard the Buddha extensively explain the subtle Dharma, and having heard of past causes and conditions and their karmic results, then had no attachment to his family, detested and distanced himself from wealth and honor, and sought to renounce the household life within the true Dharma. The Buddha immediately granted his request, ordaining him as a Śrāmaṇa (Śrāmaṇa, Sanskrit, meaning wandering ascetic), and soon after he attained the fruit of an Arhat (Arhat, Sanskrit, meaning 'one who is worthy' or 'perfected one'), and the family members he brought also attained the fruit of the path while seated there. After the Buddha finished speaking this Sutra, the Golden Light Youth, along with his family members and the assembly present, joyfully accepted it with faith, bowed to the Buddha, and withdrew. The Sutra of the Golden Light King Youth, spoken by the Buddha. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------