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English version: Exhaustively. All the various actions and differences of sentient beings cause them to fall into the cycle of birth and death. Only the Buddha's true Dharma can liberate them. Having observed in this way, one sees the Four Noble Truths (suffering, origin, cessation, path), understands the truth of birth and death, and distances oneself from the attachment and craving for the three realms (desire realm, form realm, formless realm). One views gold and jewels as equal to mud and dirt, cuts off all afflictions, and attains the fruit of Arhat (a saint who has cut off all afflictions and is no longer subject to rebirth). Possessing the three kinds of knowledge (knowledge of past lives, knowledge of the divine eye, knowledge of the extinction of outflows) and the six supernormal powers (divine eye, divine ear, knowledge of others' minds, knowledge of past lives, supernatural power, extinction of outflows), everything is fully complete, supreme and incomparable. One can walk in the air, with ease and freedom, and is completely unattached to worldly fame, gain, and offerings. The Shakra and Brahma heavens (Indra and Brahma and other deities) all come to make offerings. At that time, the Bhikshus (monks) in the assembly, seeing this, had doubts in their minds and all said to the Buddha: 'World Honored One! For what reason is it that this Bright Light Bhikshu, before he left home, enjoyed the superior blessings of the heavens among people? Having entered the Buddha's Dharma, as soon as he left home, he was able to cut off all afflictions and attain Arhatship?' The Buddha said: 'Bhikshus! This Bright Light Bhikshu planted good roots in the past, which have now matured, and he has obtained the benefits he deserved. It should be determined that now is the right time. Therefore, the Bright Light Bhikshu, by virtue of the good causes he planted in the past, has obtained such a result.' 'Furthermore, Bhikshus, you should know that the karmic retributions of all actions arise from their own causes. They are not formed by the external earth element, nor by the water, fire, or wind elements, nor by the other aggregates, sense bases, or realms. Whether good or bad, all are due to one's own karma, which brings about the corresponding retributions.' At that time, the World Honored One spoke the following gatha (verse) for the Bhikshus: 'The karma created by all sentient beings, even after hundreds of kalpas (eons), will not be forgotten. When the causes and conditions come together at the right time, the karmic retribution will naturally be received accordingly.' The Buddha told the Bhikshus: 'Listen carefully to the past causes and conditions of the Bright Light Bhikshu. In the past, ninety-one kalpas ago, a Buddha appeared in the world, named Vipasyin-tathagata (Vipasyin-tathagata), Arhat (Arhat), Samyaksambuddha (Samyaksambuddha), Vidyacharana-sampanna (Vidyacharana-sampanna), Sugata (Sugata), Lokavid (Lokavid), Anuttara-purusa-damya-sarathi (Anuttara-purusa-damya-sarathi), Shasta deva-manushyanam (Shasta deva-manushyanam), Teacher of gods and men (Teacher of gods and men), Buddha (Buddha), Bhagavan (Bhagavan). That Buddha, with a gathering of six million two hundred thousand Bhikshus, arrived in the great city of Bandhumati (Bandhumati) and stayed in one place.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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彼国有王，名满度摩，其王正信，正法治国，国土广大，人民炽盛，安隐丰乐，离诸疾苦饥馑等难，亦无斗诤怨害盗贼恐怖，人民和顺，善相具足。 “时彼城中，有一长者，名曰积财，于法正信，其家大富，财宝无量，与毗沙门天王等无有异。时彼长者，知毗婆尸如来与苾刍众，来至城中，即自思惟：‘我欲请佛及苾刍众饮食供养，及就我舍安居三月。’作是思惟已，诣彼佛所。到已，头面礼佛双足，退坐一面。 “时，毗婆尸佛乃为长者，如其所应，宣说法要，示教利喜。积财长者闻正法已，即从座起，整治衣服，合掌向佛，而白佛言：‘世尊！我今请佛及苾刍众，就我舍中，饮食供养及就我舍，安居三月，一切所须供给承事，愿佛慈悲赴我所请。’毗婆尸佛即时默然。积财长者见佛默然，知已受请心生欢喜，头面礼足，即出佛会，还复自舍。 “是时，满度摩王闻毗婆尸佛与六百二十万苾刍众，游行到此国城之中，即作是念：‘我今请佛及苾刍众，就我宫中，饮食供养，及就我宫安居三月，一切所须，随应供给。’作是念已，即与臣佐官属围绕，诣彼佛所。到已，头面礼佛双足，退坐一面。是时彼佛如其所应，为说法要，示教利喜。王闻法已，即从座起，整治衣服，合掌向佛，而白佛言：‘ 现代汉语译本： 彼国有一位国王，名叫满度摩（Manduma，人名），这位国王以正信治理国家，以正法教化百姓。他的国土广大，人民众多且生活富足，安宁快乐，远离各种疾病、饥荒等灾难，也没有争斗、怨恨、伤害、盗贼等恐怖事件。人民和睦顺从，具备各种美好的品德。 ‘当时，城中有一位长者，名叫积财（Citarcaya，人名），他对佛法有坚定的信仰。他家非常富有，拥有无量的财宝，可以与毗沙门天王（Vaisramana，四大天王之一，掌管北方）相提并论。当时，这位长者得知毗婆尸如来（Vipasyin，过去七佛之一）与众比丘来到城中，便心想：‘我应该邀请佛陀和比丘僧众到我家接受饮食供养，并在我家安居三个月。’ 这样想着，他就前往佛陀所在的地方。到达后，他以头面顶礼佛陀的双足，然后退到一旁坐下。 ‘当时，毗婆尸佛为长者宣讲佛法，根据他的根器，开示教义，使他受益并心生欢喜。积财长者听闻正法后，立即从座位上站起来，整理好衣服，合掌向佛陀，说道：‘世尊！我现在邀请佛陀和比丘僧众到我家接受饮食供养，并在我家安居三个月，我将尽一切所能提供所需的一切，恳请佛陀慈悲应允我的请求。’ 毗婆尸佛当时保持沉默。积财长者看到佛陀默然不语，知道佛陀已经接受了他的邀请，心中非常欢喜，以头面顶礼佛足后，离开了佛陀的集会，返回自己的住所。 ‘这时，满度摩王听到毗婆尸佛与六百二十万比丘僧众来到他的国家和城市中，便心想：‘我现在应该邀请佛陀和比丘僧众到我的宫殿中接受饮食供养，并在我的宫殿中安居三个月，我将尽一切所能提供所需的一切。’ 这样想着，他就与大臣和官属们一同前往佛陀所在的地方。到达后，他以头面顶礼佛陀的双足，然后退到一旁坐下。当时，佛陀根据他的根器，为他宣讲佛法，开示教义，使他受益并心生欢喜。国王听闻佛法后，立即从座位上站起来，整理好衣服，合掌向佛陀，说道：‘
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English version: In that country, there was a king named Manduma. This king governed with righteous faith and ruled the country with the true Dharma. His kingdom was vast, and the people were numerous, prosperous, peaceful, and happy, free from diseases, famines, and other calamities. There were no conflicts, resentments, injuries, thefts, or terrors. The people were harmonious and obedient, possessing all kinds of good qualities. ‘At that time, in the city, there was a wealthy man named Citarcaya, who had a firm faith in the Dharma. His family was very rich, possessing immeasurable treasures, comparable to Vaisramana, the Heavenly King. At that time, this wealthy man learned that Vipasyin Tathagata and the Sangha of Bhikshus had come to the city. He thought to himself, ‘I should invite the Buddha and the Bhikshu Sangha to my home to receive food offerings and to reside in my home for three months.’ With this thought, he went to where the Buddha was. Upon arriving, he bowed his head to the Buddha's feet and then sat down to one side. ‘At that time, Vipasyin Buddha preached the Dharma to the wealthy man, teaching according to his capacity, instructing and benefiting him, and filling him with joy. After hearing the true Dharma, the wealthy man Citarcaya immediately rose from his seat, arranged his clothes, and, with his palms together, said to the Buddha, ‘World Honored One! I now invite the Buddha and the Bhikshu Sangha to my home to receive food offerings and to reside in my home for three months. I will provide everything needed to the best of my ability. I beseech the Buddha to compassionately accept my invitation.’ Vipasyin Buddha then remained silent. The wealthy man Citarcaya, seeing the Buddha's silence, knew that the Buddha had accepted his invitation. His heart filled with joy, he bowed his head to the Buddha's feet, left the Buddha's assembly, and returned to his own home. ‘At this time, King Manduma heard that Vipasyin Buddha and six million two hundred thousand Bhikshu Sangha had come to his country and city. He thought to himself, ‘I should now invite the Buddha and the Bhikshu Sangha to my palace to receive food offerings and to reside in my palace for three months. I will provide everything needed to the best of my ability.’ With this thought, he went with his ministers and officials to where the Buddha was. Upon arriving, he bowed his head to the Buddha's feet and then sat down to one side. At that time, the Buddha preached the Dharma to him according to his capacity, instructing and benefiting him, and filling him with joy. After hearing the Dharma, the king immediately rose from his seat, arranged his clothes, and, with his palms together, said to the Buddha, ‘ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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世尊！我今请佛及苾刍众就我宫中，饮食供养，及就我宫安居三月，一切所须，饮食衣服，卧具医药，随应供给，承事供养，愿佛慈悲受我所请。’ “佛言：‘大王！我已先受积财长者所请。’ “王言：‘愿佛且就我宫，饭食供养，我当告敕积财长者。’ “佛言：‘大王！法尔不应违于先请。’ “尔时，满度摩王头面礼毗婆尸佛足礼已，即从佛会，还所居宫，亟遣人使诣积财长者所，传教敕言：‘汝今当知，我已先请毗婆尸佛及苾刍众，汝可别日营办供养。’积财长者白使者言：‘愿王哀察，我已先请彼佛及苾刍众。’ “使还白王，王复遣告长者：‘汝今居我国中，于理亦应我先供佛。’长者白使者言：‘大王若言居王国中，王合先请者，理实不然；愿王今时勿相违碍。’ “使还具白，王复遣言长者：‘当知设汝所请，我亦不障，然若能造胜上食者，佛当自赴。’ “尔时，积财长者闻是语已，即于是夜，燃以香木，营办种种清净最胜上味饮食。满度摩王，亦于宫中，办造饮食。至明旦时，长者舍中，敷设庄严妙好床座，及净水器，安布已讫，遣人诣佛，白彼佛言：‘饮食已办，食时亦至，愿佛降赴，今正是时。’ “尔时，毗婆尸佛与苾刍众，食时 现代汉语译本： ‘世尊！（Bhagavan，对佛的尊称）我现在恳请佛陀以及比丘（bhiksu，出家修行的男性佛教徒）僧团到我的宫殿中接受饮食供养，并且在我的宫殿中安居三个月。一切所需的饮食、衣服、卧具、医药，我都将按照需求提供，尽心承事供养。希望佛陀慈悲应允我的请求。’ 佛陀说：‘大王！我已经事先接受了积财长者（Punna，人名，意为有功德的）的邀请。’ 国王说：‘希望佛陀先到我的宫殿接受饭食供养，我将告知积财长者。’ 佛陀说：‘大王！按照法理，不应该违背先前的邀请。’ 当时，满度摩王（Bandhuma，人名）以头面顶礼毗婆尸佛（Vipasyin，过去七佛之一）的双足后，就从佛陀的集会中回到自己的宫殿，立刻派遣使者前往积财长者处，传达命令说：‘你现在应当知道，我已经事先邀请了毗婆尸佛以及比丘僧团，你可以另外选择日子准备供养。’积财长者对使者说：‘希望大王明察，我已经事先邀请了佛陀以及比丘僧团。’ 使者返回禀告国王，国王再次派遣使者告诉长者：‘你现在居住在我的国家中，按道理也应该由我先供养佛陀。’长者对使者说：‘大王如果说居住在王国中，就应该由大王先供养佛陀，这个道理实在不是这样。希望大王现在不要互相妨碍。’ 使者返回详细禀告，国王再次派遣使者告诉长者：‘你要知道，即使你有所邀请，我也不会阻碍。然而，如果能够准备出最殊胜的食物，佛陀自然会前往。’ 当时，积财长者听到这些话后，就在当晚点燃香木，准备各种清净最殊胜的美味饮食。满度摩王也在宫中准备饮食。到了第二天早上，长者的住所中，铺设庄严美妙的床座，以及干净的水器，安置完毕后，派遣使者前往佛陀处，禀告佛陀说：‘饮食已经准备完毕，用餐的时间也到了，希望佛陀降临，现在正是时候。’ 当时，毗婆尸佛与比丘僧团，在用餐时间……
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English version: ‘Bhagavan (term of respect for the Buddha)! I now invite the Buddha and the Sangha (community) of Bhikshus (ordained male monastics) to my palace for food offerings, and to reside in my palace for three months. All necessities such as food, clothing, bedding, and medicine will be provided as needed, and I will serve and make offerings with utmost care. I hope the Buddha will compassionately accept my invitation.’ The Buddha said, ‘Great King! I have already accepted the invitation of Punna (name of a person, meaning meritorious), the wealthy elder.’ The King said, ‘I hope the Buddha will first come to my palace for a meal offering, and I will inform Punna, the wealthy elder.’ The Buddha said, ‘Great King! According to the Dharma (law, teaching), it is not appropriate to go against a prior invitation.’ At that time, King Bandhuma (name of a person) bowed his head and face to the feet of Vipasyin Buddha (one of the past seven Buddhas), and then returned from the Buddha's assembly to his palace. He immediately sent a messenger to Punna, the wealthy elder, conveying the order: ‘You should know now that I have already invited Vipasyin Buddha and the Sangha of Bhikshus. You can choose another day to prepare offerings.’ Punna, the wealthy elder, said to the messenger, ‘I hope the Great King will understand that I have already invited the Buddha and the Sangha of Bhikshus.’ The messenger returned to report to the King, and the King again sent a messenger to tell the elder: ‘You now reside in my kingdom, so it is reasonable that I should offer to the Buddha first.’ The elder said to the messenger, ‘If the Great King says that because I reside in the kingdom, the Great King should offer to the Buddha first, that is not really the case. I hope the Great King will not interfere with each other at this time.’ The messenger returned and reported in detail. The King again sent a messenger to tell the elder: ‘You should know that even if you have an invitation, I will not obstruct it. However, if you can prepare the most superior food, the Buddha will naturally go.’ At that time, after hearing these words, Punna, the wealthy elder, lit fragrant wood that night and prepared various pure and most superior delicious foods. King Bandhuma also prepared food in the palace. The next morning, in the elder's residence, magnificent and beautifully decorated beds and clean water vessels were laid out. After everything was arranged, a messenger was sent to the Buddha, reporting to the Buddha: ‘The food has been prepared, and the time for the meal has arrived. I hope the Buddha will come, now is the right time.’ At that time, Vipasyin Buddha and the Sangha of Bhikshus, at mealtime... --------------------------------------------------------------------------------