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English version ‘The ‘Thus Come One’ (Tathagata) enables the impossible to be accomplished, the insufficient to be sufficient, everything to be always abundant, and what is done to be always accomplished. This is what is called the Thus Come One. The Thus Come One accomplishes things not by relying on clothing, food, or objects of pleasure, but by fully adhering to the precepts, not listening to the delusions of the six faults and five obscurations, not only considering the happiness of the family, not having desires for the four kinds of food, and not seeking adornment with clothing, appearance, hats, or headscarves. Being in the midst of calculating permanence, one knows the truth of impermanence; dwelling in a place of delusion and pleasure, one awakens to the opposite of inevitable suffering. In the room of greed for existence, one illuminates the essence of emptiness; regarding the body that receives existence, one understands the truth of not-self. No self, no action, no conditions, no attachment—this is the accomplishment of the Thus Come One.’ Then, Shanming (善明, Good Understanding) heard what the Heavenly Honored One (Tianzun, 天尊) said, his heart filled with joy, his bonds untied, and his body felt so light he wanted to leap up. He said, ‘Originally, I had no wisdom, bound by the twelve links of dependent origination. As soon as a thought arose, I fell into darkness, falling into the three streams of the mundane world. What I have heard today is an unprecedented Dharma. I wish to practice it myself, as the Heavenly Honored One has taught, and all will gladly accept this wonderful Dharma.’ Therefore, he praised: ‘Among heavenly beings, the Thus Come One is the most honored; With compassion and pity, you exhort and save, Equally bestowing upon the three realms. We, inferior, leaky, and poor practitioners, Are embraced by you with the wealth of the Dharma; Causing all delusions to be explained, without doubt. Your body is honored and noble, your appearance unparalleled; You speak the Dharma out of your own intention, the Dharma you expound is endless. Your wisdom is like numerous streams, pouring in like mountains and oceans; The grace of the Dharma pervades the three realms, flowing to the ten directions. You are filled with the marks of a great person, your precious wisdom is complete and perfect; Everywhere you manifest the Dharma, guiding those who are lacking. With wisdom, you illuminate the darkness of ignorance, leading us to pure places; I wish to take refuge in you myself, to finally reach the other shore.’ Then, after Shanming finished praising, he stepped forward again, knelt down, and reported to the Heavenly Honored One, saying, ‘I wish to fulfill my intention. Today, I have prepared a vegetarian meal, and I humbly request that you show compassion and condescend to grace us with your presence.’ The Heavenly Honored One remained silent, as usual; Shanming stood respectfully, thinking that the Heavenly Honored One had not agreed. Then Ananda (阿难) spoke to Shanming, saying, ‘The Heavenly Honored One's silence means that he has already agreed.’ Upon hearing this, Shanming's heart was filled with joy, and he prostrated himself. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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而出，住于门外，遣人入白言：“今自计所有，可供二千人饭，愿启天尊，令知如此。”阿难即白佛，具宣善明所言。 佛告阿难：“汝语善明，使还供设，尽汝所有，佛当与大众一切皆往，勿嫌不办。”阿难即出，具语善明，如佛教言。 阿难又曰：“贤者便还，莫起二意，畏有不足；佛神所至，无有不具。” 善明即前礼阿难而还。还舍，敕其妻子室内大小言：“今所请者号曰天尊。神妙通达，为一切智。其以一物，施是人者，世世受福，而无穷极。又能度人，解于索结。汝等恭肃，净施饭食，具设众味，当令绝美。”眷属从使，各尽心极意：“天尊难遇，亿劫时有，其所当为，善令清净。” 于时，座中有明士，名力办众有。佛告令行，共佐善明，供此大众。于时，十二天神王，及四天王、大势龙王，承佛告教，皆从力办众有明士，往而佐之。到则劳俫语善明曰：“贤者勤心，佛使我等，来相营助。” 善明则前礼明士，及诸天王，敬意辞谢言：“劳屈上人，今已办二千人具，大众当来，惧是小舍，其将奈何？” 于是，力办众有明士及诸天神王答言：“莫忧。”因各左右顾视，屋室自然长广高大，像天之殿。于屋下，便有千亿万座，皆是众宝变地之形，绀琉璃色。室中 现代汉语译本：善明出来，站在门外，派人进去禀告说：‘现在我自己估计我所有的东西，可以供养两千人吃饭，希望禀告天尊（佛的尊称），让他知道这件事。’阿难（佛的十大弟子之一）立即禀告佛，详细地说了善明所说的话。 佛告诉阿难：‘你告诉善明，让他回去准备供养，用尽他所有的东西。我将和大众一起前往，不要担心准备不足。’阿难立即出去，把佛的话详细地告诉了善明。 阿难又说：‘贤者请回去，不要产生怀疑，害怕东西不够；佛的神力所到之处，没有不完备的。’ 善明于是上前向阿难行礼后回去。回到家中，告诫他的妻子和家里所有的人说：‘现在所请的人被称为天尊（佛的尊称）。他神妙通达，是无所不知的。用哪怕一件东西布施给这个人，世世代代都会得到福报，而且没有穷尽。他还能度化世人，解开烦恼的束缚。你们要恭敬严肃，用干净的食物供养，准备各种美味佳肴，一定要做到最好。’家人都听从他的吩咐，各自尽心尽力：‘天尊（佛的尊称）很难遇到，亿万劫才能遇到一次，我们所应该做的，要好好地做到清净。’ 当时，座位中有一位贤明之士，名叫力办众有（人名）。佛告诉他去帮助善明，共同供养大众。当时，十二天神王（十二位守护神）以及四大天王（佛教的护法神）、大势龙王（龙族的首领），接受佛的教诲，都跟随着力办众有（人名）这位贤明之士，前去帮助他。到达后，他们慰问善明说：‘贤者用心勤劳，佛派我们来帮助你。’ 善明于是上前向力办众有（人名）这位贤明之士以及各位天王行礼，恭敬地辞谢说：‘劳烦各位上人，现在已经准备好了两千人的食物，大众将要到来，担心我家太小，这该怎么办呢？’ 于是，力办众有（人名）这位贤明之士以及各位天神王回答说：‘不要担心。’随即各自左右环顾，房屋自然变得宽广高大，像天上的宫殿一样。在房屋下面，便有千亿万个座位，都是用各种珍宝变化而成，地面呈现出绀琉璃色。
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English version: Then, Shanming came out and stood outside the gate, sending someone in to report, 'Now, I estimate that I have enough to provide food for two thousand people. I hope you will inform the World Honored One (a respectful title for the Buddha) and let him know this.' Ananda (one of the Buddha's ten principal disciples) immediately reported to the Buddha, detailing what Shanming had said. The Buddha told Ananda, 'Tell Shanming to go back and prepare the offerings, using all that he has. I will go with the assembly, and do not worry about not having enough.' Ananda immediately went out and told Shanming everything the Buddha had said. Ananda also said, 'Virtuous one, please return and do not have doubts, fearing there will not be enough; wherever the Buddha's divine power reaches, nothing will be incomplete.' Shanming then stepped forward, bowed to Ananda, and returned. Back at his home, he instructed his wife and everyone in the house, saying, 'The one we are inviting is called the World Honored One (a respectful title for the Buddha). He is divinely insightful and all-knowing. Giving even one item to this person will bring blessings for generations to come, without end. He can also liberate people and untie the knots of suffering. You must be respectful and solemn, offering clean food, preparing various delicacies, and ensuring they are of the highest quality.' The family followed his instructions, each doing their best: 'The World Honored One (a respectful title for the Buddha) is difficult to encounter, appearing only once in billions of kalpas (an immense period of time); what we should do, we must do well and purely.' At that time, there was a wise man in the assembly named Liban Zhongyou (a personal name). The Buddha told him to assist Shanming in providing for the assembly. At that time, the Twelve Heavenly Kings (twelve guardian deities), the Four Heavenly Kings (Buddhist guardian deities), and the Great Power Dragon King (leader of the dragon clan), receiving the Buddha's instructions, all followed Liban Zhongyou (a personal name), the wise man, to assist him. Upon arriving, they greeted Shanming, saying, 'Virtuous one, you are diligent and sincere. The Buddha has sent us to help you.' Shanming then stepped forward, bowed to Liban Zhongyou (a personal name), the wise man, and the Heavenly Kings, respectfully declining, saying, 'I am troubling you, noble ones. I have already prepared food for two thousand people. The assembly is about to arrive, and I fear my house is too small. What should I do?' Then, Liban Zhongyou (a personal name), the wise man, and the Heavenly Kings replied, 'Do not worry.' Immediately, they looked around, and the house naturally became wide, tall, and large, like a heavenly palace. Beneath the house, there were billions of seats, all transformed from various treasures, and the ground was the color of dark blue lapis lazuli. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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床座，亦复如是。如弹指顷，即有百千亿万人饭具，而皆足毕。烧众名香，悬诸缯幡，其所行道，即便广平。色如水精，树木行伍，自然音乐，雅声相和甚悲，说法之音，释梵八种。 于时，力办众有明士、诸天神王，即还佛所。 善明见此大变，惊喜踊跃，来诣天尊，白言：“受佛大慈，所设已具。唯愿举众，抂屈尊神。” 佛即令无秽王明士等六百万人，在于前导，或行虚空。佛处中央，其余从后。如来出门，地则肃震，诸天散花，烧众名香，乃作上乐，歌颂而从。到皆就座，诸天神王即助施饭，佛口咒愿，食已饱足，饭不消𣩠，众器饭具，满则如故。 善明心独而言：“天尊威变，弘广乃尔，食讫行盥，当问此意。”水盥已毕，如伸臂顷，佛与大众，恍惚而还，在精舍坐。 于是善明，因复叹曰： “天尊实神妙， 世所希见闻； 变改卓荦异， 睹者莫不欣。 谛观甚奇雅， 现变难等双； 不作而自具， 不劳饱满众。 不语自然使， 不教令自行； 不为而遇为， 是德以何将。 本行何术法， 生而有此荣？ 积何德之本， 致斯巍巍尊？ 愿哀贫道者， 开饶以法财； 决心之结网， 放令无余疑。” 善明叹已， 现代汉语译本 床座也同样如此。在弹指一瞬间，就出现了百千亿万人的饭具，而且都足够用。焚烧各种名贵的香，悬挂各种丝绸幡幢，他们所行走的道路，立刻变得宽广平坦，颜色如同水晶一般。树木成行成列，自然的音乐，优雅的声音相互和谐，非常动听，说法的声音，如同释天、梵天等八种天神的声音。 这时，有能力办理事务的有明之士、诸天神王，就回到了佛陀所在的地方。 善明见到这种巨大的变化，惊喜踊跃，来到天尊（佛陀的尊称）面前，禀告说：‘蒙受佛陀的大慈悲，所准备的已经齐全。只希望您能带领大众，屈尊降临。’ 佛陀就命令无秽王明士等六百万人，在前面引导，有的行走在虚空中。佛陀处在中央，其余的人跟在后面。如来（佛陀的称号）出门时，大地就震动起来，诸天散花，焚烧各种名贵的香，演奏美妙的音乐，歌颂着跟随。到达后都就座，诸天神王就帮助布施饭食，佛陀口中念诵咒语祝愿，大家吃完后都饱足了，饭食没有减少，各种器皿饭具，满了就像原来一样。 善明心中独自想：‘天尊的威神变化，弘大广博到如此地步，吃完饭后洗手，应当问问其中的含义。’洗手完毕，如同伸一下手臂的时间，佛陀与大众，恍惚之间就回到了精舍坐下。 于是善明，因此又赞叹说： ‘天尊真是神妙，世间很少见到听到；变化非常卓越奇异，见到的人没有不欢喜的。仔细观察非常奇特雅致，所展现的变化难以找到相同的；不作任何事情而自然具备，不费力气就让大众饱满。不说话而自然驱使，不教导而自行运转；不作为却遇到了作为，这种德行用什么来形容。原本修行了什么法术，出生就拥有这种荣耀？积累了什么德行的根本，才达到如此巍峨尊贵的地位？希望可怜我这个贫道之人，开启富饶的法财；解开我心中疑惑的结网，让我没有剩余的疑问。’ 善明赞叹完毕，
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English version The beds and seats were also like this. In the snap of a finger, there were hundreds of thousands of millions of people's eating utensils, and all were sufficient. Burning various famous incenses, hanging various silk banners, the roads they walked on immediately became wide and flat, the color like crystal. The trees were in rows and columns, natural music, elegant sounds harmonized with each other very beautifully, the sound of Dharma teaching, like the voices of Shakra, Brahma and the eight kinds of gods. At this time, the capable and wise men, the kings of the gods, returned to where the Buddha was. Seeing this great change, Shanming (Good Understanding) was overjoyed and came to the World Honored One (a respectful title for the Buddha), and reported: 'Receiving the great compassion of the Buddha, what has been prepared is complete. I only hope that you can lead the assembly, and condescend to grace us with your presence.' The Buddha then ordered six million people, including the wise man King Wu Hui (No Defilement), to lead the way, some walking in the void. The Buddha was in the center, and the rest followed behind. When the Tathagata (another title for the Buddha) went out, the earth shook, the gods scattered flowers, burned various famous incenses, played beautiful music, and sang praises as they followed. After arriving, they all took their seats, and the kings of the gods helped to distribute food. The Buddha recited mantras of blessing, and everyone was full after eating. The food did not diminish, and the various utensils and food containers were as full as before. Shanming thought to himself: 'The majestic and transformative power of the World Honored One is so vast and extensive. After washing hands after the meal, I should ask about its meaning.' After washing hands, in the time it takes to stretch out an arm, the Buddha and the assembly, in a daze, returned to the monastery and sat down. Then Shanming, therefore, praised again: 'The World Honored One is truly miraculous, rarely seen or heard in the world; the transformations are outstanding and extraordinary, and those who see them cannot help but rejoice. Observing closely, it is very peculiar and elegant, and the transformations displayed are difficult to match; without doing anything, it is naturally complete, and without effort, it fills the assembly. Without speaking, it naturally drives, without teaching, it operates on its own; without acting, it encounters action, what can be used to describe this virtue? What kind of magic did you originally practice, that you were born with this glory? What root of virtue have you accumulated, to attain such a lofty and venerable position? I hope you will have pity on me, a poor seeker of the Way, and open up the abundant wealth of the Dharma; untie the knotted web of doubt in my heart, so that I have no remaining questions.' Shanming finished praising, --------------------------------------------------------------------------------