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English version These are the four. ‘Kinnara King! If a Bodhisattva (Bodhisattva, an enlightened being who postpones nirvana to help others) accomplishes these four things, he will have no worries and should be aware of them. What are the four? Not abandoning the Bodhi mind (Bodhi mind, the mind of enlightenment) even in the face of pressing suffering. Not giving rise to the mind of a Śrāvaka (Śrāvaka, a practitioner who attains enlightenment by hearing the Buddha's teachings) or a Pratyekabuddha (Pratyekabuddha, a practitioner who attains enlightenment on their own). Preferring to give up one's life rather than abandoning the Dharma (Dharma, the teachings of the Buddha). Even hundreds of yojanas (Yojana, an ancient Indian unit of distance) away, encouraging people to develop the Bodhi mind. These are the four.’ ‘Kinnara King! If a Bodhisattva accomplishes these four things, he will have worries and should be aware of them. What are the four? Becoming angry and scolding those who come to beg. Enjoying one's own comfortable sleep. Not cultivating extensive learning. Not preaching the Dharma to the masses after having heard it. These are the four.’ ‘Kinnara King! If a Bodhisattva accomplishes these four things, he will have no worries and should be aware of them. What are the four? Seeing beggars and thinking of them as good teachers (Kalyāṇa-mitra, a virtuous friend who guides one towards the right path), without any intention to harm them. Not enjoying one's own pleasure but always desiring the happiness of others. Cultivating extensive learning without ever being satisfied. Widely preaching the Dharma that one has heard to the masses without expecting any profit or offerings. These are the four.’ ‘Kinnara King! If a Bodhisattva accomplishes these four things, he will have worries and should be aware of them. What are the four? Not accumulating the path of the Pāramitās (Pāramitā, perfections or virtues). Not cultivating the four Saṃgraha-vastus (Saṃgraha-vastu, the four means of attracting beings). Not diligently and vigorously teaching sentient beings. Being content with little merit and not cultivating the immeasurable merits of a Bodhisattva. These are the four.’ ‘Kinnara King! If a Bodhisattva accomplishes these four things, he will have no worries and should be aware of them. What are the four? Always diligently and vigorously cultivating the various Pāramitās as if one's head were on fire. Always diligently and vigorously accumulating the four Saṃgraha-vastus. Always diligently and vigorously teaching sentient beings. Diligently and vigorously cultivating and fulfilling all merits, cultivating the immeasurable merits of a Bodhisattva. These are the four.’ At that time, after the World Honored One finished speaking these four things, he sent the Kinnara King Great Tree to tell King Ajātasattu (Ajātasattu, king of Magadha in ancient India): ‘Great King! Have you now heard the Bodhisattva's four verses of worry-free Dharma?’ King Ajātasattu immediately said to the Buddha: ‘I have heard them, World Honored One!’ ‘Therefore, Great King! If all Bodhisattvas practice the Bodhi path, they should not be worried.’ King Ajātasattu said: ‘World Honored One! How does a Bodhisattva cultivate Bodhi?’ -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 行？”
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尔时世尊为欲成满紧那罗、乾闼婆、摩睺罗伽等诸乐音中所出法音，又欲报答阿阇世王所问菩萨修菩提行，而说偈颂以显其义： “若欲修行利益行， 闻于法已如说行； 修行菩提最胜行， 行彼修时无忧悒。 修安乐行为众生， 诸众生中等行慈； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼无若干杂种行。 为诸众生修坚行， 志意清净修行者； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼行终不堕恶道。 修于布施放舍行， 行于一切悉舍行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼人无有悭吝行。 修行净戒寂静行， 身口清净无垢行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼终无有毁梵行。 修行忍辱利益行， 离于瞋恚过咎行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼无瞋恚毒过行。 修行精进力柱行， 于生死中无厌行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼终无有懈怠行。 修于禅定三昧行， 身心独寂无闹行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼终无有愦闹行。 修行智慧菩提行， 一切法行亦如是！ 修行菩提最胜行， 彼终无有不知行。 修行慈心利益行， 于诸众生胜悲行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼终无有害他行。 修行空行寂静行， 无相、无愿清净行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼终无 现代汉语译本： ‘行吗？’ 这时，世尊为了圆满紧那罗（Kinnara，一种天神）、乾闼婆（Gandharva，一种天神）、摩睺罗伽（Mahoraga，一种天神）等各种乐音中所发出的佛法之音，又为了回答阿阇世王（Ajatasattu，古印度国王）所提出的关于菩萨修习菩提之道的提问，于是说了以下偈颂来阐明其中的道理： ‘如果想要修习利益众生的行为，听闻佛法后就要按照所说的去做；修习菩提最殊胜的行为，在修习的时候没有忧愁和烦恼。 修习安乐的行为来利益众生，在所有众生中平等地施行慈悲；修习菩提最殊胜的行为，其中没有各种混杂的行为。 为了众生修习坚定的行为，以清净的意志来修习；修习菩提最殊胜的行为，这种行为最终不会堕入恶道。 修习布施和放下的行为，实行一切都舍弃的行为；修习菩提最殊胜的行为，这种人没有悭吝的行为。 修习清净持戒和寂静的行为，使身口清净没有污垢；修习菩提最殊胜的行为，这种人最终不会有毁坏梵行的行为。 修习忍辱和利益众生的行为，远离嗔恚和过错的行为；修习菩提最殊胜的行为，这种人没有嗔恚和毒害的行为。 修习精进和力量支柱般的行为，在生死轮回中没有厌倦；修习菩提最殊胜的行为，这种人最终没有懈怠的行为。 修习禅定和三昧（Samadhi，一种精神集中状态）的行为，使身心独自寂静没有喧闹；修习菩提最殊胜的行为，这种人最终没有愦闹的行为。 修习智慧和菩提的行为，一切佛法的行为也是这样！修习菩提最殊胜的行为，这种人最终没有无知的行为。 修习慈心和利益众生的行为，对于所有众生施行殊胜的悲心；修习菩提最殊胜的行为，这种人最终没有损害他人的行为。 修习空性之行和寂静之行，无相、无愿的清净之行；修习菩提最殊胜的行为，这种人最终没有……’
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English version: ‘Is it right?’ At that time, the World Honored One, in order to fulfill the Dharma sounds emanating from the various musical sounds of the Kinnaras (a type of celestial musician), Gandharvas (a type of celestial musician), and Mahoragas (a type of celestial being), and also to answer King Ajatasattu's (an ancient Indian king) question about Bodhisattvas cultivating the path to Bodhi, spoke the following verses to reveal its meaning: ‘If you wish to cultivate actions that benefit others, after hearing the Dharma, you should act as it is said; cultivating the most supreme practice of Bodhi, there is no worry or distress when practicing it. Cultivating actions of peace and happiness for the benefit of sentient beings, equally practicing loving-kindness among all beings; cultivating the most supreme practice of Bodhi, there are no various mixed actions in it. Cultivating steadfast actions for the sake of sentient beings, with a pure intention cultivating; cultivating the most supreme practice of Bodhi, that practice will never fall into evil paths. Cultivating the practice of generosity and letting go, practicing the act of relinquishing everything; cultivating the most supreme practice of Bodhi, that person has no miserly actions. Cultivating the practice of pure precepts and tranquility, purifying body and speech without defilement; cultivating the most supreme practice of Bodhi, that person will ultimately have no actions that violate pure conduct. Cultivating the practice of patience and benefiting others, being free from anger and faults; cultivating the most supreme practice of Bodhi, that person has no actions of anger and poisonous harm. Cultivating the practice of diligence and the pillar of strength, without weariness in the cycle of birth and death; cultivating the most supreme practice of Bodhi, that person ultimately has no lazy actions. Cultivating the practice of meditation and Samadhi (a state of mental concentration), making body and mind solitary and quiet without disturbance; cultivating the most supreme practice of Bodhi, that person ultimately has no agitated actions. Cultivating the practice of wisdom and Bodhi, all Dharma practices are also like this! Cultivating the most supreme practice of Bodhi, that person ultimately has no ignorant actions. Cultivating the practice of loving-kindness and benefiting others, practicing supreme compassion for all beings; cultivating the most supreme practice of Bodhi, that person ultimately has no actions that harm others. Cultivating the practice of emptiness and tranquility, the pure practice of no-form and no-desire; cultivating the most supreme practice of Bodhi, that person ultimately has no...’
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有所愿行。 修行真行实谛行， 满一切智具足行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼终无有障碍行。 修行信行欢喜行， 善念思惟无乱行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼终无有不信行。 修行禅定解脱行， 获得五通之妙行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼终无有挂碍行。 修于佛行及法行， 供给僧宝清净行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼有最上胜实行。 修于法行及空行， 教化一切众生行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼终无有止住行。 修于因行果报行， 断于一切有边行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼终无有染着行。 修行净行无垢行， 解脱一切结使行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼终无有恼热行。 修于安隐解脱行， 施诸众生无畏行； 修于菩提最胜行， 彼有一切满愿行。 修于日行及月行， 犹如莲花无污行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼为人天所敬礼。 修行释行、梵王行， 为满白法之妙行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼令魔军怖畏行。 修行上行及胜行， 断于贪欲瞋恚行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼终无有瞋痴行。 修行外道禁戒行， 慧眼清净之妙行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼终无有妄想行。 修于调伏寂静行， 无有 现代汉语译本 有所愿行。 修行真实不虚的行持，圆满一切智慧，具足所有功德； 修行通往菩提（Bodhi，觉悟）的最殊胜的行持，最终没有任何障碍能够阻挡。 修行以信心为基础的行持，充满欢喜，善念不断，思惟清晰，没有散乱； 修行通往菩提（Bodhi，觉悟）的最殊胜的行持，最终不会有不信的情况发生。 修行禅定和解脱的行持，获得五种神通的微妙能力； 修行通往菩提（Bodhi，觉悟）的最殊胜的行持，最终不会有任何牵挂和障碍。 修习佛陀的行持和佛法的行持，供养僧宝，保持清净的行持； 修行通往菩提（Bodhi，觉悟）的最殊胜的行持，这才是最上等的殊胜实践。 修习佛法的行持和空性的行持，教化一切众生的行持； 修行通往菩提（Bodhi，觉悟）的最殊胜的行持，最终不会有停滞不前的状态。 修习因果的行持，断除一切有边际的行持； 修行通往菩提（Bodhi，觉悟）的最殊胜的行持，最终不会有任何染着。 修行清净无染的行持，解脱一切烦恼和束缚的行持； 修行通往菩提（Bodhi，觉悟）的最殊胜的行持，最终不会有任何恼怒和烦热。 修习安稳解脱的行持，给予众生无畏的行持； 修行通往菩提（Bodhi，觉悟）的最殊胜的行持，能够圆满一切愿望。 修习如太阳和月亮般的行持，犹如莲花般不被世俗污染的行持； 修行通往菩提（Bodhi，觉悟）的最殊胜的行持，会被人天所敬仰和礼拜。 修行释提桓因（Śakra，帝释天）和梵天（Brahmā）的行持，为了圆满清净的善法； 修行通往菩提（Bodhi，觉悟）的最殊胜的行持，会让魔军感到恐惧。 修行至上和殊胜的行持，断除贪欲和瞋恚的行持； 修行通往菩提（Bodhi，觉悟）的最殊胜的行持，最终不会有瞋恚和愚痴。 修行外道的禁戒行，拥有清净慧眼的微妙行持； 修行通往菩提（Bodhi，觉悟）的最殊胜的行持，最终不会有妄想。 修习调伏和寂静的行持，没有...
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English version Having desired practices: Practicing the true and real conduct, fulfilling all wisdom, and possessing complete virtues; Practicing the most supreme conduct towards Bodhi (Enlightenment), ultimately there will be no obstacles to hinder it. Practicing the conduct based on faith, filled with joy, with good thoughts constantly arising, thinking clearly, and without distraction; Practicing the most supreme conduct towards Bodhi (Enlightenment), ultimately there will be no disbelief. Practicing the conduct of meditation and liberation, obtaining the wonderful abilities of the five supernormal powers; Practicing the most supreme conduct towards Bodhi (Enlightenment), ultimately there will be no attachments or hindrances. Cultivating the conduct of the Buddha and the Dharma, offering to the Sangha (community), maintaining pure conduct; Practicing the most supreme conduct towards Bodhi (Enlightenment), this is the most superior and excellent practice. Cultivating the conduct of the Dharma and emptiness, teaching and transforming all sentient beings; Practicing the most supreme conduct towards Bodhi (Enlightenment), ultimately there will be no state of stagnation. Cultivating the conduct of cause and effect, cutting off all conduct with boundaries; Practicing the most supreme conduct towards Bodhi (Enlightenment), ultimately there will be no attachments. Practicing pure and undefiled conduct, liberating from all afflictions and bonds; Practicing the most supreme conduct towards Bodhi (Enlightenment), ultimately there will be no vexation or heat. Cultivating the conduct of peace and liberation, giving sentient beings the conduct of fearlessness; Practicing the most supreme conduct towards Bodhi (Enlightenment), able to fulfill all wishes. Cultivating the conduct like the sun and moon, like a lotus flower unsoiled by the world; Practicing the most supreme conduct towards Bodhi (Enlightenment), will be revered and worshiped by humans and gods. Practicing the conduct of Śakra (ruler of the devas) and Brahmā (creator god), in order to fulfill pure and virtuous dharmas; Practicing the most supreme conduct towards Bodhi (Enlightenment), will cause the armies of Mara (demon) to feel fear. Practicing the supreme and excellent conduct, cutting off greed and hatred; Practicing the most supreme conduct towards Bodhi (Enlightenment), ultimately there will be no anger or ignorance. Practicing the precepts of external paths, possessing the wonderful conduct of clear wisdom eyes; Practicing the most supreme conduct towards Bodhi (Enlightenment), ultimately there will be no delusions. Cultivating the conduct of taming and tranquility, without... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 名色狂乱行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼为人天所敬礼。 修于易行利益行， 断于左道胜妙行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼人常有智慧利。 修行健行勤进行， 能怖魔军勇猛行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼人道场无不知。 修显露行无屏行， 得于陀罗尼妙行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼人不失果报行。 修于王行寂静行， 常一切时出家行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼有如说修行行。 修于长者及胜行， 行于世间无胜行； 修于方便相应行， 舍于禅乐微妙行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼终无有恼热行。 修于世行离世行， 欲界、色界、无色行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼终无有恐怖行。 修于遍行一切行， 满足诸根善如行； 修行菩提最胜行， 彼智犹若如虚空。”