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English version: ‘There are four practices that enable one to meet the needs of all beings and benefit everyone. What are the four? First, having an inexhaustible treasury of jewels; second, having endless teachings of the Dharma; third, having attained perfect supernatural powers; fourth, having a mind of equanimity, like the earth. These are the four practices by which a Bodhisattva can meet the needs of all and benefit everyone.’ The Buddha then sang in verse: ‘His treasury of merit is inexhaustible, the teachings of the Dharma are also endless, his supernatural wisdom is unobstructed, his mind is as equanimous as the earth. Such Dharma is difficult to measure, he has already dwelt on the path, such a one greatly benefits many, and quickly attains Buddhahood.’ ‘Furthermore, son of the gods! A Bodhisattva has four practices by which he is respected by all people in the world. What are the four? First, practicing the four Brahmaviharas (loving-kindness, compassion, sympathetic joy, and equanimity); second, saving and embracing all beings with the four kindnesses; third, having the wisdom of the Four Noble Truths (suffering, origin, cessation, and path); fourth, attaining the four unobstructed eloquence: first, unobstructed understanding of meaning; second, unobstructed understanding of the Dharma; third, unobstructed understanding of sequential order; fourth, unobstructed ability to respond. These are the four practices by which a Bodhisattva is respected by all people in the world.’ The Buddha then sang in verse: ‘Like Brahma, dwelling in the four pure states, constantly delighting in bestowing the four kindnesses, having already attained the wisdom of the Four Noble Truths, using it to make offerings to all people. Because of these kindnesses, he has already attained liberation, he should teach the Dharma and speak it for others, using the practice of kindness to unite people, and for this reason, he is seen with respect and love.’ ‘Furthermore, son of the gods! A Bodhisattva has four practices by which he gains wisdom and cleverness and is praised by people. What are the four? First, being widely learned and complete, not violating the precepts, and thus having no doubts; second, having already attained the joy of cessation, being peaceful and without harm; third, having already attained tranquility, the senses are then stabilized; fourth, having already attained peace and security and being without greed, his actions do not harm himself, and he fully understands and knows. These are the four practices by which a Bodhisattva gains wisdom and cleverness and is praised by people.’ The Buddha then sang in verse: ‘Having heard, he fully accepts and upholds it, using his own precepts to cross over to the other shore, such a one’ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 无所疑， 得乐止安隐处。 已止宿在空闲， 则诸根用寂定， 身已安无所贪， 悉逮见诸自侵。
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“复次，天子！菩萨有四事行，所作功德而不可尽。何等为四？一者，已信得丰饶；二者，已精进得丰饶；三者，以大哀得丰饶；四者，所作功德但愿大乘。是为四事，菩萨所作功德而不可尽。” 佛尔时歌颂言： “已信得坚住， 无能动摇者， 常修精进行， 从是得大力。 无尽之大慈， 及与无极哀， 常为一切人， 行于广大道。 以如是之故， 得无尽功德， 稍稍复增益， 遂至不可量。 如月盛满时， 净好无瑕秽， 常在众星中， 其明无能蔽。 “复次，天子！菩萨有四事行，坚其本要，会得至佛。何等为四？一者，如口所言，身、意不异；二者，已受持要；三者，心已安隐，得住于道；四者，意得坚强，若如金刚。是为四事，菩萨坚其本要，会得至佛。” 佛尔时歌颂言： “口之所言， 所作亦尔， 若已敬爱， 奉持正要。 为已安住， 于此道意， 其身坚强， 譬若金刚。 如是则为， 四事法行， 智黠之人， 常修是事。 意不犹预， 为已得定， 已坚其要， 会得至 现代汉语译本 无所怀疑，得到快乐、止息和安稳的处所。 已经止息安住在空闲之处，那么诸根的作用就寂静安定。 身心已经安稳没有贪欲，完全能够察觉到各种烦恼的侵扰。 ‘再者，天子（devaputra）！菩萨有四种行为，所做的功德是不可穷尽的。哪四种呢？一是，因为具有信心而得到丰饶；二是，因为精进修行而得到丰饶；三是，以广大的慈悲心而得到丰饶；四是，所做的功德都发愿回向大乘。这就是四种行为，菩萨所做的功德是不可穷尽的。’ 佛陀当时歌颂说： ‘因为具有信心而得到坚固的住处，没有什么能够动摇。 常常修习精进，因此得到强大的力量。 具有无尽的慈悲，以及无限的哀悯， 常常为了所有的人，行走在广大的菩提道上。 因为这样的缘故，得到无尽的功德， 渐渐地增长，最终达到不可计量的程度。 如同满月的时候，清净美好没有瑕疵， 常常在众星之中，它的光明没有能够遮蔽。’ ‘再者，天子（devaputra）！菩萨有四种行为，能够坚定其根本要旨，最终证得佛果。哪四种呢？一是，口中所说与身、意所行没有差异；二是，已经受持重要的法要；三是，内心已经安稳，能够安住在菩提道上；四是，意志变得坚强，如同金刚一般。这就是四种行为，菩萨能够坚定其根本要旨，最终证得佛果。’ 佛陀当时歌颂说： ‘口中所说的话，与所做的事情也是一样，如果已经敬爱， 奉行和受持正法要义。因为已经安住，于这菩提道的心意， 他的身心坚强，譬如金刚一般。像这样就是， 四种修行方法，有智慧的人，常常修习这些事情。 心意不犹豫，因为已经得到禅定，已经坚定了根本要旨， 最终证得佛果。’
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English version Without doubt, one obtains joy, cessation, and a place of peaceful refuge. Having ceased and dwelt in solitude, then the functions of the senses are tranquil and settled. The body and mind are already at peace, without greed, and one is fully able to perceive all invading afflictions. ‘Furthermore, devaputra (天子)! A Bodhisattva has four practices, the merits of which are inexhaustible. What are the four? First, having faith, one obtains abundance; second, having diligence, one obtains abundance; third, with great compassion, one obtains abundance; fourth, the merits one makes are dedicated to the Mahayana (大乘). These are the four practices, the merits of which a Bodhisattva makes are inexhaustible.’ The Buddha then sang in verse: ‘Having faith, one obtains a firm dwelling, which nothing can shake. Constantly cultivating diligence, from this one obtains great strength. Having inexhaustible compassion, and limitless pity, Constantly for all people, walking on the vast path. Because of this reason, one obtains inexhaustible merit, Gradually increasing, eventually reaching immeasurable proportions. Like the full moon, pure and beautiful without blemish, Constantly among the stars, its light cannot be obscured.’ ‘Furthermore, devaputra (天子)! A Bodhisattva has four practices that strengthen their fundamental essence, and they will eventually attain Buddhahood. What are the four? First, one's words are consistent with one's actions in body and mind; second, one has received and upheld the essential teachings; third, one's mind is already peaceful and able to abide in the path; fourth, one's will becomes strong, like diamond. These are the four practices by which a Bodhisattva strengthens their fundamental essence and will eventually attain Buddhahood.’ The Buddha then sang in verse: ‘What one says with the mouth, is the same as what one does, if one already reveres and loves, Practicing and upholding the essential meaning of the Dharma. Because one has already settled, on this mind of the Bodhi path, His body and mind are strong, like diamond. Like this is, The four practices of Dharma, wise people, constantly cultivate these things. The mind does not hesitate, because one has already attained samadhi, already strengthened the fundamental essence, Eventually attaining Buddhahood.’ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 佛。
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“复次，天子！菩萨有四事行，常为豪尊揽持诸法而得自在。何等为四？一者，得于智力而无欲力；二者，得黠慧力，离诸痴冥；三者，心得自在，不随魔教；四者，为得总持，随人所乐而为说法。是为四事，菩萨常为豪尊揽持诸法而得自在。” 佛尔时歌颂言： “已智力得勇慧， 为不随爱欲力， 黠慧力消痴冥， 已度脱诸所见。 心已尊魔皆伏， 得总持应问答， 教授众不自侵， 已是故疾得尊。 “复次，天子！菩萨有四事行，诸所施造辄为作师。何等为四？一者，不瞋恚；二者，常恭敬于人；三者，不淫泆；四者，意纯淑。是为四事，菩萨诸所施造辄为作师。” 佛尔时歌颂言： “心念无淫恚， 常住于恭敬， 纯淑得至道， 为师敷要慧。 造匠众方便， 于世世之上， 世人咸归仰， 一切头面礼。 “复次，天子！菩萨有四事行，总持众事，无所不了。何等为四？一者，已通于智，于智中游无所不过；二者，所说十方诸佛皆闻其音佛寻报赞；三者，皆已离诸无功德法；四者，皆已得诸功德正法，即便逮得世雄印。是为四事，菩萨总持众事无所不了。” 佛尔时歌颂言： “神通为已达， 飞行净众尘， 现代汉语译本 佛（Buddha）。 ‘再者，天子（Devaputra）！菩萨（Bodhisattva）有四种行为，常常能够掌握和运用各种法（Dharma），从而获得自在。是哪四种呢？第一，获得智慧的力量，而不受欲望的力量所驱使；第二，获得聪慧的力量，远离各种愚痴和迷惑；第三，心能自在，不随从邪魔的教唆；第四，为了获得总持（Dharani），随应人们的喜好而为他们说法。这就是四种行为，菩萨常常能够掌握和运用各种法，从而获得自在。’ 佛（Buddha）当时歌颂说： ‘已经用智慧的力量获得勇猛和智慧，为了不随从爱欲的力量，聪慧的力量消除了愚痴和迷惑，已经度脱了各种错误的见解。 心已经尊贵，邪魔都已降伏，获得总持，能够应答各种问题，教导众人而不自我侵犯，因此迅速获得尊崇。 ‘再者，天子（Devaputra）！菩萨（Bodhisattva）有四种行为，无论做什么事情都能成为众人的导师。是哪四种呢？第一，不发怒；第二，常常恭敬他人；第三，不淫乱放荡；第四，心意纯正善良。这就是四种行为，菩萨无论做什么事情都能成为众人的导师。’ 佛（Buddha）当时歌颂说： ‘心中没有淫欲和嗔恚，常常安住于恭敬之中，纯正善良从而证得至高的道（Bodhi），成为导师，宣讲重要的智慧。 如同工匠创造各种方便，超越世间的一切，世人都归向仰慕，一切都以头面礼敬。 ‘再者，天子（Devaputra）！菩萨（Bodhisattva）有四种行为，能够总持一切事物，没有什么不了解的。是哪四种呢？第一，已经通达智慧，在智慧中游历，没有什么不能通达的；第二，所说的法，十方诸佛（Buddha）都能听到他的声音，佛（Buddha）随即报以赞叹；第三，都已经远离各种没有功德的法；第四，都已经获得各种具有功德的正法，随即获得世间雄狮的印记。这就是四种行为，菩萨能够总持一切事物，没有什么不了解的。’ 佛（Buddha）当时歌颂说： ‘神通已经通达，飞行清净没有尘埃，’
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English version Buddha. 'Furthermore, O son of the gods (Devaputra)! A Bodhisattva (Bodhisattva) has four practices, by which he constantly grasps and wields all Dharmas (Dharma) and attains freedom. What are the four? First, he obtains the power of wisdom without the power of desire; second, he obtains the power of intelligence, departing from all ignorance and darkness; third, his mind is free, not following the teachings of demons; fourth, in order to obtain Dharani (Dharani), he preaches according to what people enjoy. These are the four practices by which a Bodhisattva constantly grasps and wields all Dharmas and attains freedom.' The Buddha (Buddha) then sang in verse: 'Having obtained courage and wisdom through the power of wisdom, in order not to follow the power of love and desire, the power of intelligence eliminates ignorance and darkness, and he has transcended all views. The mind is already noble, and all demons are subdued. Having obtained Dharani, he can answer all questions, teaching the multitude without self-infringement, and therefore quickly gains respect.' 'Furthermore, O son of the gods (Devaputra)! A Bodhisattva (Bodhisattva) has four practices, by which whatever he does, he becomes a teacher for all. What are the four? First, he is not angry; second, he is always respectful to others; third, he is not promiscuous; fourth, his mind is pure and virtuous. These are the four practices by which a Bodhisattva becomes a teacher for all in whatever he does.' The Buddha (Buddha) then sang in verse: 'In the mind, there is no lust or anger, constantly abiding in reverence, pure and virtuous, thereby attaining the supreme Bodhi (Bodhi), becoming a teacher, expounding essential wisdom. Like a craftsman creating various means, surpassing all in the world, people all turn to admire, and all bow with their heads and faces.' 'Furthermore, O son of the gods (Devaputra)! A Bodhisattva (Bodhisattva) has four practices, by which he can uphold all matters and understand everything. What are the four? First, he has already penetrated wisdom, wandering in wisdom, and there is nothing he cannot penetrate; second, whatever Dharma he speaks, all Buddhas (Buddha) in the ten directions can hear his voice, and the Buddha (Buddha) immediately responds with praise; third, he has already departed from all Dharmas without merit; fourth, he has already obtained all righteous Dharmas with merit, and immediately obtains the seal of the lion among men. These are the four practices by which a Bodhisattva can uphold all matters and understand everything.' The Buddha (Buddha) then sang in verse: 'Supernatural powers have already been attained, flying purely without dust,' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 其智甚广大， 普等如虚空。 一切诸如来， 皆见闻其音， 报答悉满足， 其音无缺减。 诸非功德业， 为已悉远离， 爱庆得吉祥， 立诸功德本。 已住如此者， 为能光是法， 于是功德中， 皆无自侵者。”