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、人、众生、寿命。得无碍辩。善能分别一切句义。于一切法无有疑惑。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，庄严梵道。何等四？在空净处生起慈心。为化众生起于悲心。守护正法起于喜心。生如来智起于舍心。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，不失神通。何等四？入于四禅而不退失。入四空定知于方便。心得自在知一切法。神通游至无量佛刹。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，断诸结使。何等四？内自寂静亦寂静外。善观诸法知如幻化。有大智力。非憍慢力。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法度到彼岸。何等四？知于欲流不证离欲。知于有流随意往生。知于见流不舍诸见。知无明流不逆缘法。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，能现一切声闻、缘觉及诸众生形色威仪无有别异。何等四？善起如幻三昧。如实而知一切法相。善观五通。自观己身知如幻化。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，观于生死不住涅槃。何等四？诸佛护持。自大悲心。善巧方便。不舍本愿。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，观众生界不动法界。何等四？观自实性。解于法性。观众生性不疑智性。观诸众生同涅槃性。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，不退失利观现失 现代汉语译本： “善男子！菩萨成就四法，获得无碍辩才，能够清楚地分辨一切语句的含义，对于一切佛法没有疑惑。这四种是：人（pudgala），众生（sattva），寿命（jīvita）。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，庄严梵行之道。这四种是：在空旷清净的地方生起慈心（maitrī）。为了教化众生而生起悲心（karuṇā）。为了守护正法而生起喜心（muditā）。为了生起如来的智慧而生起舍心（upekṣā）。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，不会失去神通。这四种是：进入四禅（dhyāna）而不退失。进入四空定（ārūpya-samāpatti）而知道方便。心得到自在而知道一切法。以神通游历到无量佛刹（buddhakṣetra）。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，断除各种烦恼。这四种是：内心自己寂静，也使外在寂静。善于观察诸法，知道它们如幻如化。具有大智慧力，而不是憍慢之力。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，能够度到彼岸（pāramitā）。这四种是：知道对于欲望的执着（kāma-ogha），但不证得远离欲望的境界。知道对于存在的执着（bhava-ogha），可以随意往生。知道对于见解的执着（dṛṣṭi-ogha），但不舍弃各种见解。知道对于无明的执着（avidyā-ogha），不违逆缘起之法。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，能够显现一切声闻（śrāvaka）、缘觉（pratyekabuddha）以及各种众生的形貌威仪，没有差别。这四种是：善于生起如幻三昧（māyopama-samādhi）。如实地知道一切法的相状。善于观察五神通（pañcābhijñā）。自己观察自己的身体，知道它如幻如化。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，观察生死而不执着于涅槃（nirvāṇa）。这四种是：诸佛的护持。自身的大悲心。善巧的方便。不舍弃根本的誓愿。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，观察众生界而不动摇于法界（dharmadhātu）。这四种是：观察自身的真实自性。理解佛法的体性。观察众生的体性而不怀疑智慧的体性。观察所有众生都具有涅槃的体性。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，不会退失利益，观察到显现的缺失。
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English version: ‘Good man! A Bodhisattva, accomplishing four dharmas, obtains unobstructed eloquence, is able to clearly distinguish the meaning of all sentences, and has no doubts about all dharmas. These four are: person (pudgala), sentient being (sattva), life (jīvita).’ ‘Good man! A Bodhisattva, accomplishing four dharmas, adorns the path of Brahma. What are the four? Generating loving-kindness (maitrī) in empty and pure places. Arousing compassion (karuṇā) for the sake of transforming sentient beings. Arousing joy (muditā) to protect the true Dharma. Arousing equanimity (upekṣā) to generate the wisdom of the Tathagata.’ ‘Good man! A Bodhisattva, accomplishing four dharmas, does not lose supernatural powers. What are the four? Entering the four dhyānas (dhyāna) without regressing. Entering the four formless attainments (ārūpya-samāpatti) and knowing the expedient means. The mind attains freedom and knows all dharmas. Traveling with supernatural powers to immeasurable Buddha-lands (buddhakṣetra).’ ‘Good man! A Bodhisattva, accomplishing four dharmas, cuts off all fetters. What are the four? Being internally tranquil and also tranquilizing externally. Skillfully observing all dharmas and knowing them to be like illusions. Having great wisdom power, not arrogant power.’ ‘Good man! A Bodhisattva, accomplishing four dharmas, is able to cross over to the other shore (pāramitā). What are the four? Knowing the stream of desire (kāma-ogha) but not realizing detachment from desire. Knowing the stream of existence (bhava-ogha) and being able to be reborn at will. Knowing the stream of views (dṛṣṭi-ogha) but not abandoning all views. Knowing the stream of ignorance (avidyā-ogha) and not going against the law of dependent origination.’ ‘Good man! A Bodhisattva, accomplishing four dharmas, is able to manifest the forms and appearances of all Śrāvakas (śrāvaka), Pratyekabuddhas (pratyekabuddha), and all sentient beings without any difference. What are the four? Skillfully arousing the illusion-like samādhi (māyopama-samādhi). Knowing the characteristics of all dharmas as they truly are. Skillfully observing the five supernormal powers (pañcābhijñā). Observing one's own body and knowing it to be like an illusion.’ ‘Good man! A Bodhisattva, accomplishing four dharmas, observes birth and death without dwelling in nirvāṇa (nirvāṇa). What are the four? Being protected by all Buddhas. One's own great compassion. Skillful means. Not abandoning the original vows.’ ‘Good man! A Bodhisattva, accomplishing four dharmas, observes the realm of sentient beings without being moved in the Dharma-realm (dharmadhātu). What are the four? Observing one's own true nature. Understanding the nature of Dharma. Observing the nature of sentient beings without doubting the nature of wisdom. Observing that all sentient beings have the nature of nirvāṇa.’ ‘Good man! A Bodhisattva, accomplishing four dharmas, does not lose benefits and observes apparent losses.’ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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利。何等四？善男子！以专志心趣向涅槃。修入生死。专志欲于一切佛法。现为声闻、缘觉调伏。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，有大财宝封邑无尽，以方便力现为贫穷无诸财贿。何等四？或现作于转轮大王、释、梵天王，为化尊胜诸众生故。现作贫穷，为化贫穷诸众生故。见来求者，尽舍一切所有财物。见大富者，现无尽宝有自在力。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，令有作门入无作门。何等四？说一切行无常。净于智行。得于觉知一切行无我。离于诸见得涅槃法寂智进行。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，善观察诸法。何等四？善净慧眼。得明法眼。佛眼现前。于一切法得灌顶位。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，决定分别一切诸法。何等四？辩智。无滞解了谛智。住四依智。不舍陀罗尼智。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，行于世法不为所污。何等四？观知世法。超出过于世间众生。断除爱恚无所染污。毕竟明净。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，于法自在不观望他。何等四？定得自在。智得自在。慧得自在。方便得自在。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，不离见佛。何等四？自往见佛亦劝众生。自往听法亦劝众生。自发菩提心亦 现代汉语译本： ‘利。哪四种？善男子！以专注的心趣向涅槃（Nirvana，佛教术语，指解脱生死轮回的境界）。修习进入生死轮回。专注地想要通达一切佛法。示现为声闻（Śrāvaka，听闻佛陀教诲而证悟的弟子）、缘觉（Pratyekabuddha，不依赖他人教导，通过自身努力证悟的修行者）来调伏众生。这是四种。 ‘善男子！菩萨成就四种法，拥有巨大的财富和无尽的封邑，却以方便之力示现为贫穷，没有任何财物。哪四种？或者示现为转轮圣王（Cakravartin，拥有统治世界的理想君主）、释（Śakra，帝释天，佛教护法神）、梵天王（Brahmā，色界天的天王），为了教化尊贵殊胜的众生。示现为贫穷，为了教化贫穷的众生。见到前来求助的人，尽数舍弃一切所有的财物。见到大富之人，示现拥有无尽的宝藏和自在的力量。这是四种。 ‘善男子！菩萨成就四种法，使众生从有为之门进入无为之门。哪四种？宣说一切行（Saṃskāra，有为法，指由因缘和合而成的现象）都是无常的。清净智慧之行。证悟觉知一切行都是无我的。远离各种见解，获得涅槃之法，寂静智慧之行。这是四种。 ‘善男子！菩萨成就四种法，善于观察诸法。哪四种？拥有清净的智慧之眼。获得明了诸法的法眼。佛眼（Buddha-cakṣus，佛陀所具有的能洞察一切的眼睛）现前。对于一切法获得灌顶之位。这是四种。 ‘善男子！菩萨成就四种法，能够决断分别一切诸法。哪四种？辩才智慧。无滞碍地理解真谛的智慧。安住于四依法（四种可以作为依据的原则）的智慧。不舍弃总持（Dhāraṇī，记忆和保持的能力）的智慧。这是四种。 ‘善男子！菩萨成就四种法，行走于世间法中而不被污染。哪四种？观察了解世间法。超出世间众生。断除爱和嗔恚，没有染污。毕竟清净。这是四种。 ‘善男子！菩萨成就四种法，对于法自在，不观望他人。哪四种？在禅定中获得自在。在智慧中获得自在。在般若慧中获得自在。在方便法中获得自在。这是四种。 ‘善男子！菩萨成就四种法，不离见佛。哪四种？自己前往见佛，也劝导众生前往。自己前往听法，也劝导众生前往。自己发起菩提心（Bodhicitta，希求证得无上菩提的心），也劝
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English version: ‘Benefits. What are the four? Good man! With a focused mind, approach Nirvana (Nirvana, a Buddhist term referring to the state of liberation from the cycle of birth and death). Cultivate entering into birth and death. Focus on desiring to understand all the Buddha-dharma. Manifest as Śrāvakas (Śrāvaka, disciples who attain enlightenment by hearing the Buddha's teachings), Pratyekabuddhas (Pratyekabuddha, practitioners who attain enlightenment through their own efforts without relying on others' teachings) to tame beings. These are the four. ‘Good man! A Bodhisattva who accomplishes four dharmas possesses great wealth and endless fiefdoms, yet manifests as poor with expedient means, without any possessions. What are the four? Or manifests as a Cakravartin (Cakravartin, an ideal monarch who possesses the power to rule the world), Śakra (Śakra, Indra, a Buddhist protector deity), Brahmā (Brahmā, the king of the Form Realm heavens), in order to transform noble and superior beings. Manifests as poor in order to transform poor beings. Upon seeing those who come seeking help, gives away all possessions. Upon seeing the wealthy, manifests endless treasures and the power of self-mastery. These are the four. ‘Good man! A Bodhisattva who accomplishes four dharmas enables beings to enter the unconditioned gate from the conditioned gate. What are the four? Declares that all Saṃskāras (Saṃskāra, conditioned phenomena, referring to phenomena arising from the combination of causes and conditions) are impermanent. Purifies the practice of wisdom. Attains the realization that all Saṃskāras are without self. Separates from all views and attains the dharma of Nirvana, the practice of tranquil wisdom. These are the four. ‘Good man! A Bodhisattva who accomplishes four dharmas is skilled at observing all dharmas. What are the four? Possesses pure wisdom eyes. Attains the Dharma Eye that clearly understands all dharmas. The Buddha-cakṣus (Buddha-cakṣus, the eyes possessed by the Buddha that can perceive everything) manifests. Attains the position of empowerment for all dharmas. These are the four. ‘Good man! A Bodhisattva who accomplishes four dharmas can decisively distinguish all dharmas. What are the four? Eloquent wisdom. Unobstructed understanding of the wisdom of truth. Abiding in the wisdom of the Four Reliances (four principles to rely on). Not abandoning the wisdom of Dhāraṇī (Dhāraṇī, the power of memory and retention). These are the four. ‘Good man! A Bodhisattva who accomplishes four dharmas walks in worldly dharmas without being defiled. What are the four? Observes and understands worldly dharmas. Transcends worldly beings. Cuts off love and hatred, without defilement. Ultimately pure. These are the four. ‘Good man! A Bodhisattva who accomplishes four dharmas is self-mastered in the Dharma and does not look to others. What are the four? Attains self-mastery in Samadhi. Attains self-mastery in wisdom. Attains self-mastery in Prajna wisdom. Attains self-mastery in expedient means. These are the four. ‘Good man! A Bodhisattva who accomplishes four dharmas does not depart from seeing the Buddha. What are the four? Personally goes to see the Buddha and also encourages beings to go. Personally goes to hear the Dharma and also encourages beings to go. Personally generates Bodhicitta (Bodhicitta, the mind that seeks to attain unsurpassed Bodhi) and also encourages --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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劝众生发菩提心。常不舍离念佛三昧。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，善自调伏无诸恶法。何等四？出世明慧观察智见。显示解脱。善集法忍。断离一切不善法习。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，善为师导而不吝法。何等四？专心利益一切众生，志意坚固无所慊恨。常行教化一切众生。自舍己乐修集智慧。常为一切众生作利成于己利。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，为诸众生作实依止。何等四？舍于己利常求利他。自舍诸乐为诸众生求于法乐。如所闻法为人广说无有疲倦。以法养命不以衣食。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，能转一切诸佛法轮。何等四？得陀罗尼。得无断辩知。入一切众生心行。不观种姓而为说法引入涅槃。是为四。 “善男子！菩萨成就四法，于一切法得灌顶位。何等四？出过诸行住菩萨行。得无生法忍示现生死。为不退转印之所印入如来印。住第十地善知诸地。是为菩萨成就四法，于一切法得灌顶位。” 佛说如是诸四法时，三千大千世界六种震动，大光普照。于上空中百千亿天，作天伎乐歌咏赞叹，雨天曼陀罗华，作是叹言：“如来世尊无量阿僧祇劫所集无上正真道法，皆悉于是诸四法中开示显说。若有众生得闻是经，受持、读 现代汉语译本 劝导众生发起菩提心（bodhicitta，觉悟之心），常常不舍离念佛三昧（nianfo-samadhi，念佛的禅定状态）。这是第四种。 ‘善男子！菩萨成就四种法，能够很好地调伏自己，没有各种恶法。是哪四种？以出世的明慧观察智见，显示解脱之道。善于集聚法忍（dharma-ksanti，对佛法的忍耐和接受）。断除一切不善法的习气。这是四种。 ‘善男子！菩萨成就四种法，能够成为好的导师，而不吝惜佛法。是哪四种？专心利益一切众生，意志坚定，没有丝毫的怨恨。常常教化一切众生。舍弃自己的快乐，修集智慧。常常为一切众生谋福利，成就自己的利益。这是四种。 ‘善男子！菩萨成就四种法，能够为众生提供真实的依靠。是哪四种？舍弃自己的利益，常常寻求利益他人。舍弃自己的快乐，为众生寻求佛法的快乐。对于所听闻的佛法，为他人广泛宣说，没有疲倦。以佛法滋养生命，而不是衣食。这是四种。 ‘善男子！菩萨成就四种法，能够转动一切诸佛的法轮（dharma-cakra，佛法的传播）。是哪四种？获得陀罗尼（dharani，总持，记忆和理解佛法的能力）。获得无碍的辩才。深入了解一切众生的心行。不看重种姓（caste，社会等级）而为他们说法，引导他们进入涅槃（nirvana，解脱）。这是四种。 ‘善男子！菩萨成就四种法，在一切法中获得灌顶位（abhiseka，一种佛教仪式，象征着权力和认可）。是哪四种？超越各种行为，安住于菩萨行。获得无生法忍（anutpattika-dharma-ksanti，对事物不生不灭的领悟），示现生死。被不退转的印记所印证，进入如来的印记。安住于第十地（tenth bhumi，菩萨道的最高阶段），善于了解各个阶段。这就是菩萨成就四种法，在一切法中获得灌顶位。’ 佛陀宣说这些四法时，三千大千世界发生六种震动，大光明普遍照耀。在上空中，成百上千亿的天人，演奏天上的音乐，歌咏赞叹，降下天上的曼陀罗华（mandarava flowers，天界的芬芳花朵），发出这样的赞叹：‘如来世尊经过无量阿僧祇劫（asamkhya kalpas，无数个劫）所积累的无上正真道法，都全部在这四法中开示显说。如果有众生能够听闻这部经，受持、读