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t16n0702 buddha speaks offering light merit sutra.g2.0f

Chinese

,  念人中苦不贪乐,  须臾死来见逼切。  彼念天中果报已,  于此人间不为乐,  天中尚苦况复人,  诸有不坚常流动。  彼人及其成立已,  必当舍家而出家,  心常不行恶觉观,  彼当获得如是果。  世世恒得宿命通,  亦常不作诸恶业,  必定出家持净戒,  此是彼施灯明果。  恒常不盲及挛躄,  眼一切时不闇昧,  身亦无病无恶声,  心常黠慧不愚惑。  又复恒常无眼患,  所在受生眼不眇,  不无一眼及瞎眼,  彼眼亦常不浊乱。  眼目修长黑白分,  犹如净妙青莲叶,  眼净能见微细物,  如彼明彻摩尼珠。  无量阿僧祇劫中,  得净肉眼不失坏,  彼亦常无眼诸病,  此是奉施灯明果。  善印善根善诸论,  于诸工巧悉究了,  彼有智人善观察,  妙慧能见第一义。  善观诸有不自在,  于佛法中得照明,  普见一切佛世尊,  见已恭敬修供养。  生生得胜端正色,  亲戚眷属皆敬爱,  得大财宝力自在,  及得不坏诸眷属。  如彼灯明能破闇,  炽燃照曜遍诸方,  彼人光明亦如是,  不为闇冥所隐蔽。  若于佛塔起信心,  施胜灯鬘及璎珞,  施灯明时心清净,  获得人中最胜尊 现代汉语译本 念及人道中的苦难而不贪恋享乐,须臾之间死亡的逼近是如此真切。 他念及天道中的果报之后,便觉得人间没有什么可留恋的,天道尚且有苦,更何况是人道呢?一切存在都是不坚固且不断变化的。 那个人一旦长大成人,必定会舍弃家庭而出家修行,心中常常不起恶念和邪见,他将获得这样的果报。 世世代代都能获得宿命通(能够回忆前世的能力),也常常不做各种恶业,必定会出家持守清净的戒律,这就是他布施灯明的果报。 永远不会是盲人或肢体残疾,眼睛在任何时候都不会昏暗,身体也没有疾病和难听的声音,内心常常聪明智慧而不愚昧迷惑。 而且永远没有眼疾,无论转生到哪里,眼睛都不会有残缺,不会缺少眼睛或成为瞎子,他的眼睛也常常不会混浊不清。 眼眸修长,黑白分明,就像清净美好的青莲花叶,眼睛清澈能够看到细微的事物,如同明亮清澈的摩尼珠(如意宝珠)。 在无量阿僧祇劫(极长的时间单位)中,都能得到清净的肉眼而不丧失损坏,他也常常没有各种眼疾,这就是奉献布施灯明的果报。 善于理解印章、善根和各种论述,对于各种工巧技艺都彻底精通,他是有智慧的人,善于观察,以微妙的智慧能够见到第一义(最高的真理)。 善于观察诸有(存在)的不自在,在佛法中得到照明,普遍见到一切佛世尊(对佛的尊称),见到之后恭敬地修行供养。 生生世世都能得到殊胜端正的容貌,亲戚眷属都敬爱他,得到巨大的财富和力量,以及得到不会离散的眷属。 如同灯明能够破除黑暗,炽盛燃烧照耀各个方向,那个人所发出的光明也像这样,不会被黑暗所遮蔽。 如果对于佛塔(存放佛舍利的建筑物)升起信心,布施殊胜的灯鬘和璎珞(用宝石穿成的项链),布施灯明的时候心怀清净,就能获得人中最殊胜的尊位。

English

English version Thinking of the suffering in the human realm and not craving pleasure, the imminent approach of death is so real. After contemplating the karmic rewards in the heavens, he finds nothing to cherish in the human world. Even the heavens have suffering, let alone the human realm? All existence is impermanent and constantly changing. Once that person grows up, he will surely abandon his family and become a monk, his mind constantly free from evil thoughts and wrong views, he will obtain such a reward. In lifetime after lifetime, he will gain the power of knowing past lives (宿命通), and he will also refrain from doing all kinds of evil deeds. He will surely renounce the world and uphold pure precepts. This is the karmic reward for offering lamps. He will never be blind or crippled, his eyes will never be dim at any time, his body will be free from disease and unpleasant sounds, and his mind will always be intelligent and not foolish or confused. Moreover, he will never have eye diseases, and wherever he is reborn, his eyes will not be defective, he will not lack eyes or be blind, and his eyes will never be turbid. His eyes are long and beautiful, with clear black and white, like the pure and beautiful petals of a blue lotus flower. His eyes are clear and can see subtle things, like a bright and clear Mani jewel (如意宝珠, wish-fulfilling jewel). For countless asamkhya kalpas (阿僧祇劫, extremely long units of time), he will obtain pure physical eyes without loss or damage, and he will also be free from all kinds of eye diseases. This is the karmic reward for offering lamps. He is good at understanding seals, wholesome roots, and various treatises, and he is thoroughly proficient in all kinds of skillful arts. He is a wise person, good at observing, and with subtle wisdom, he can see the supreme meaning (第一义, the highest truth). He is good at observing the unfreedom of all existences (诸有), he obtains illumination in the Buddha's teachings, and he universally sees all the Buddhas, the World Honored Ones (佛世尊, a respectful title for the Buddha). Having seen them, he respectfully practices offerings. In lifetime after lifetime, he will obtain a superior and beautiful appearance, and his relatives and family members will all respect and love him. He will obtain great wealth and power, as well as a family that will not be scattered. Just as a lamp can dispel darkness, burning brightly and illuminating all directions, the light emitted by that person is also like this, not concealed by darkness. If one develops faith in stupas (佛塔, structures containing Buddhist relics), and offers excellent garlands of lamps and necklaces (璎珞, necklaces made of jewels), and if one's mind is pure when offering lamps, one will obtain the most supreme position among people. -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 。  端正殊妙甚可爱,  一切世间所喜乐,  心不轻取于吉凶,  亦不乐于世左道。  世间所有诸恶见,  及邪道等不信受,  若为国王恒知足,  不贪他土兴战诤。  常无苦恼亦无忧,  亦复无有诸恼热,  彼无一切诸退失,  复无恶名无衰恼。  若为王臣所发言,  王及国人无不信,  身常无有羸瘠病,  不作黄门不非道。  身相具足安乐住,  患苦不能着其身,  亦复不见诸恶梦,  卧觉一切常安隐。  生生能得诸伏藏,  供养一切佛支提,  诸佛功德无有边,  彼人所得亦如是。

Chinese

“舍利弗!若有众生于佛塔庙施灯明者,得于四种可乐之法。何等为四?一者、色身;二者、资财;三者、大善;四者、智慧。舍利弗!若有众生于佛支提施灯明者,得如是等可乐之法。”   尔时如来欲重宣此义,复说偈言: “身𦟛圆满具大力,  不与他人共战诤,  遍游诸方无恼者,  由灯奉施佛支提。  生于大富上族家,  具足功德人所敬,  生生恒得宿命智,  由灯奉施佛支提。  于诸众生常悲念,  发言眷属皆敬受,  心无损害恒调柔,  常不造作恶道业。   “复次,舍利弗!若有众生供养佛塔,得四种清净。何等为四? 现代汉语译本 相貌端庄殊胜美妙非常可爱,为一切世间所喜悦爱乐,内心不轻易相信吉凶之说,也不喜欢世俗的左道邪说。 世间所有各种邪恶的见解,以及邪门歪道等,都不信奉接受。如果身为国王,则常常知足,不贪图他国土地而兴起战争。 常常没有痛苦烦恼也没有忧愁,也没有各种恼怒烦热。他没有一切的衰退和损失,也没有恶名,没有衰败的苦恼。 如果作为王臣所说的话,国王和国人没有不相信的。身体常常没有瘦弱的疾病,不做太监,不做非礼之事。 身相具足,安乐居住,病患痛苦不能加身,也不见各种恶梦,睡卧醒来一切都安稳。 生生世世都能得到各种伏藏(隐藏的宝藏),供养一切佛支提(佛塔,佛庙),诸佛的功德没有边际,那人所得的福报也像这样无边无际。 ‘舍利弗(Śāriputra,佛陀十大弟子之一,以智慧著称)!如果有众生在佛塔庙施舍灯火照明,能得到四种可喜可乐的果报。哪四种呢?一是美好的色身;二是充足的资财;三是广大的善根;四是聪明的智慧。舍利弗(Śāriputra)!如果有众生在佛支提(佛塔,佛庙)施舍灯火照明,就能得到像这样可喜可乐的果报。’ 这时,如来想要再次宣说这个道理,又说了偈颂: ‘身形圆满具足大力气,不与他人共同争战,遍游各方没有烦恼的人,都是因为用灯供奉佛支提(佛塔,佛庙)。 出生在大富大贵的家族,具足各种功德受人尊敬,生生世世都能得到宿命智(知晓前世的能力),都是因为用灯供奉佛支提(佛塔,佛庙)。 对于一切众生常常怀有悲悯之心,所说的话眷属都恭敬接受,内心没有损害他人的念头,恒常调柔,常常不造作恶道的罪业。 ‘再次,舍利弗(Śāriputra)!如果有众生供养佛塔,能得到四种清净。哪四种呢?’

English

English version His appearance is upright, supremely wonderful, and very lovely, pleasing and delightful to all in the world. His mind does not lightly take to beliefs about auspiciousness or inauspiciousness, nor does he delight in worldly heterodox paths. He does not believe in or accept all the evil views in the world, as well as heretical paths and the like. If he is a king, he is always content and does not covet other lands, inciting war and strife. He is constantly without suffering or distress, and also without vexations or torments. He has none of the losses, no evil reputation, and no afflictions of decline. If he is a minister who speaks to the king, the king and the people of the country all believe him. His body is constantly free from emaciating diseases; he does not become a eunuch and does not engage in improper conduct. His physical characteristics are complete, and he dwells in peace and happiness. Suffering and affliction cannot touch his body, nor does he see evil dreams. When he sleeps and awakens, he is always peaceful and secure. In every life, he can obtain hidden treasures and make offerings to all Buddha-caityas (Buddhist shrines, temples). The merits and virtues of all Buddhas are boundless, and the blessings that person obtains are likewise. ‘Śāriputra (one of the ten great disciples of the Buddha, known for his wisdom)! If there are sentient beings who offer lamps to illuminate Buddha-stupas (pagodas) and temples, they will obtain four kinds of delightful benefits. What are the four? First, a beautiful physical body; second, abundant wealth; third, great goodness; and fourth, wisdom. Śāriputra! If there are sentient beings who offer lamps to Buddha-caityas (Buddhist shrines, temples), they will obtain such delightful benefits.’ At that time, the Tathagata (another name for the Buddha) wished to reiterate this meaning and spoke the following verse: ‘His body is complete and full of great strength, he does not engage in strife with others, and he travels everywhere without affliction; all this is due to offering lamps to Buddha-caityas (Buddhist shrines, temples). He is born into a wealthy and noble family, possessing all virtues and respected by people. In every life, he constantly obtains knowledge of past lives; all this is due to offering lamps to Buddha-caityas (Buddhist shrines, temples). He constantly cherishes compassion for all sentient beings, and his words are respectfully received by his family. His mind is without harm, constantly gentle and compliant, and he never creates evil karma. ‘Furthermore, Śāriputra! If there are sentient beings who make offerings to Buddha-stupas (pagodas), they will obtain four kinds of purity. What are the four?’ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Chinese

一者、身业清净;二者、口业清净;三者、意业清净;四者、善友清净。   “舍利弗!云何得于身业清净?若善男子、善女人于彼彼生处,远离杀生,无杀害意,亦常远离偷盗、邪淫,于己妻所尚不邪行,况余人妻!亦不饮酒,放逸自纵,不以刀杖及余苦具加逼众生,离不善法及诸恶业。舍利弗!远离是等,是名身业清净。   “舍利弗!云何口业清净?是人世世常不妄语,若不见闻终不妄说,若见若闻,合时咨问,然后乃语,为利自他,不作异说。设若有人教令妄语,为护实语,终不妄言,不以此语向彼人说,不持彼事向此人道。二朋先坏,不令增长,有所发言,能善和诤。若痛心语,若粗语,若苦恶语、不喜语、不乐语、不爱语、不入心语、恼他语、结怨语,悉皆远离。有所发言,润语、软语、意乐语、不粗语、悦耳语、美妙语、入心语、多人爱语、多人乐语、可爱语、可乐语、能除怨语,恒作如是种种美妙语。复离绮语,不作异想异语,不作异印异期,覆障实事,不烦广说,不非时语,恒究竟语。舍利弗!如是远离不清净口业,成就清净口业。舍利弗!是名口业清净。   “舍利弗!云何意业清净?于他所有珍宝资财,不起贪着,不起瞋心,远离害心,又离邪见,无诸恶见。舍利弗!远离是等, 一者,身业清净;二者,口业清净;三者,意业清净;四者,善友清净。 ‘舍利弗(Śāriputra,佛陀十大弟子之一,以智慧著称)!如何才能获得身业清净?如果善男子、善女人在生生世世中,远离杀生,没有杀害的意念,也经常远离偷盗、邪淫,对于自己的妻子尚且不邪淫,更何况是其他女人!也不饮酒,放纵自己,不使用刀杖以及其他痛苦的刑具加害众生,远离不善的法以及各种恶业。舍利弗(Śāriputra)!远离这些,就叫做身业清净。’ ‘舍利弗(Śāriputra)!如何才能口业清净?这个人世世代代都不说谎,如果没有亲眼看见、亲耳听见,最终不说谎,如果看见了、听见了,在合适的时机询问,然后才说,为了利益自己和他人,不做不同的说法。假设有人教唆他说谎,为了守护真实的话语,最终不说谎,不把这些话对那个人说,不把那些事对这个人讲。两个朋友先前已经坏了关系,不让它增长,所说的话,能够很好地调和争端。如果是痛心的话,如果是粗鲁的话,如果是痛苦恶劣的话、不令人喜欢的话、不令人快乐的话、不令人爱的话、不入心的话、恼怒他人的话、结下怨恨的话,全部都远离。所说的话,是温润的话、柔和的话、令人意乐的话、不粗鲁的话、悦耳的话、美妙的话、入心的话、很多人喜爱的话、很多人快乐的话、可爱的话、可乐的话、能够消除怨恨的话,经常说这样种种美妙的话。又远离绮语,不做不同的想法不同的言语,不做不同的印证不同的期望,掩盖真实的事件,不烦琐地广泛述说,不说不合时宜的话,经常说究竟的话。舍利弗(Śāriputra)!像这样远离不清净的口业,成就清净的口业。舍利弗(Śāriputra)!这叫做口业清净。’ ‘舍利弗(Śāriputra)!如何才能意业清净?对于他人所有的珍宝资财,不生起贪婪执着,不生起嗔恨心,远离害人之心,又远离邪见,没有各种恶劣的见解。舍利弗(Śāriputra)!远离这些,