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English version: ‘To ascend to the heavens and constantly meet with enlightenment, this is what it means to love oneself!’ The king said, ‘Excellent! Only the Buddha's teachings are true!’ ‘Truly virtuous and wise individuals are pure and chaste, upholding truth; foul gains and wicked pleasures do not defile their minds; their mouths utter no four kinds of evil speech, and they keep the three evils far from their bodies; they complete good deeds even at the risk of their lives, which is cherished by all Buddhas; their families are peaceful and prosperous, and they ultimately ascend to the heavens; they constantly attain gatherings of blessings, this is what it means to love oneself!’ The king said, ‘Excellent! Only the Buddha's teachings are true!’ ‘Even when various poisons are inflicted upon them, they endure in silence without complaint; with compassion, they have pity on others, helping them from beginning to end; they are diligent and unremitting, carrying on the teachings of the Triple Gem (San Bao) [Buddha, Dharma, Sangha]; outwardly calm and inwardly tranquil, they cultivate the roots of the path of mindfulness; they deeply contemplate the intentions of the sages, understanding the true words that transform beings; they are filial to their parents, help themselves, and guide others to do the same; they constantly meet with blessings, this is what it means to love oneself!’ The king said, ‘Excellent! Only the Buddha's teachings are true!’ Countless people were watching, and at that time there were two merchants. One of them thought, ‘The Buddha's body is sixteen feet tall, his complexion is like purple-gold, he has a protuberance on the crown of his head (Rouji), and a halo of light around his neck, so majestic and difficult to describe. The Buddha is like an emperor, and the Shamen [ascetic monks] are like loyal subjects. The Buddha proclaims the bright Dharma, and the Shamen recite and propagate it. This king is truly wise, knowing that the Buddha is worthy of respect!’ The Buddha knew his thoughts and looked at him intently. That person felt joy in his heart, as if he had obtained a treasure. The other person thought, ‘This king is foolish and deluded. You are the ruler of a country, what more do you seek? The Buddha is like an ox, and the disciples are like a cart. That ox pulls the cart, going east, west, north, and south, and the Buddha is the same. What reason do you have to humble yourself and serve him?’ The Buddha knew that he had evil thoughts and would surely suffer calamity, and he compassionately pitied him. That person felt fear in his heart, as if he had encountered some misfortune. The two of them left together, traveled thirty miles, stopped to rest, bought wine to drink, and discussed business matters, arguing incessantly. The one with good thoughts, the Four Heavenly Kings (Si Da Tianwang) sent good spirits to protect him; the one with evil thoughts who slandered the Buddha, the ghost of Mount Taishan (Taishan) caused the wine to enter his intestines, like fire burning his body. He left the inn and stopped by the roadside to sleep, and immediately rolled into the ruts of a cart. In the morning, a merchant driving five hundred carts ran him over and killed him. His companion searched for him, found his body, and lamented, ‘I am so unlucky!’ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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矣！”还国见，疑取物去，为不义，遂轻身委财而逝，展转远迈，去舍卫数万里。 有一国，国王崩无太子，谶书云：“中土有微人，当王斯土。”群僚议曰：“国之无君，犹体之无首，难以久立也！故王有马，常为王礼。若有任王者，马必屈膝！”佥曰：“大善！”即具严驾，以王印绶着车上，人马填路，观者莫不挥涕，商人亦出观。国太史曰： “彼有黄云之盖，斯者气也！”神马直进，屈膝舐商人足。群臣欣豫，香汤澡浴，拜为国王，佥然称臣。王曰：“余本商人，无德于民，不任天位也！”群僚曰：“天授有德，神马屈膝！”于是遂处王宫，听省国政。深惟曰：“余无微善，何缘获此？必是佛恩使之然也！”晨在御座叹佛无上之圣，率诸群僚，向舍卫稽首曰：“贱人蒙世尊润，获为人王。斯土传世，不知有佛；流俗之书，亦无记焉。愿以大明，开斯国人之聋盲！明日愿与应真众垂意，顾斯一时三月！” 佛告阿难：“敕诸比丘！明日彼王请，皆当徐徐变化，现神尊德，令其国民咸共睹焉！”诸天闻佛至彼教化，相率导从，作乐歌德，宝帐幢幡，华下纷纷，光色耀人。佛及应真皆坐正殿，王案舍卫国王供养明法，身自斟酌毕，以小机于佛前坐，佛广说法。 王曰：“吾本微人，素无快 现代汉语译本：他（指商人）离开了国家，心中仍然怀疑自己取走了别人的东西，认为这是不义的行为，于是轻视自己的身体，舍弃了钱财，辗转迁徙，远离舍卫城数万里。 有一个国家，国王驾崩后没有留下太子，预言书上说：‘中土会有一个地位卑微的人，应当成为这个国家的国王。’众位官员商议说：‘国家没有君主，就像身体没有头一样，难以长久维持！我们国家有一匹马，经常按照国王的礼仪来对待它。如果有人适合做国王，这匹马一定会向他屈膝！’大家一致赞同说：‘太好了！’于是准备好隆重的仪仗，把国王的印玺绶带放在车上，人马挤满了道路，观看的人没有不擦眼泪的，商人也出来观看。国家的太史说： ‘那里有黄云形成的华盖，这个人就是天命所归！’神马径直走上前，屈膝舔舐商人的脚。群臣欣喜若狂，用香汤为他沐浴，拜他为国王，都称臣。国王说：‘我本来是个商人，对百姓没有什么恩德，不能胜任国王的职位啊！’众位官员说：‘这是上天授予您的德行，神马已经屈膝了！’于是（商人）就住进了王宫，听取处理国家政事。他深深地思考说：‘我没有什么微小的善行，凭什么能得到这样的际遇呢？一定是佛的恩德使我这样啊！’每天早晨坐在王位上赞叹佛无上的圣明，率领众位官员，向舍卫城稽首说：‘蒙受世尊的恩泽，我获得了做国王的机会。这个国家世代相传，不知道有佛；流传的世俗书籍，也没有记载佛。希望用伟大的光明，开启这个国家人民的聋盲！明天希望与阿罗汉们一起，光临这里三个月！’ 佛告诉阿难（Ananda，佛陀的十大弟子之一）：‘告诉各位比丘（bhiksu，佛教出家男众）！明天那位国王邀请，你们都应当慢慢地变化，显现神通尊贵的德行，让他的国民都能够看到！’诸天（deva，天神）听说佛要到那里教化，纷纷聚集在一起引导护卫，演奏音乐歌颂佛的功德，宝贵的帐篷幢幡，像花一样纷纷落下，光芒色彩耀眼夺目。佛和阿罗汉们都坐在正殿上，国王按照舍卫国国王供养佛的礼仪，亲自斟酌完毕，用小桌子在佛前坐下，佛广泛地说法。 国王说：‘我本来是个地位卑微的人，向来没有什么快乐的事情。’
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English version: He (referring to the merchant) left the country, still suspecting that he had taken someone else's belongings, considering it an unjust act. Therefore, he disregarded his own well-being, abandoned his wealth, and wandered far away, tens of thousands of miles from Sravasti (舍卫, ancient Indian city where the Buddha spent much time). There was a country where the king had died without leaving a crown prince. A prophetic book said: 'From the central lands will come a humble person who should become the king of this land.' The officials discussed, saying: 'A country without a ruler is like a body without a head, difficult to sustain for long! Our king has a horse that is always treated with the king's rituals. If someone is fit to be king, this horse will surely kneel before him!' Everyone agreed, saying: 'Excellent!' So they prepared a grand procession, placing the king's seal and ribbons on a carriage. People and horses filled the road, and onlookers could not help but wipe away tears. Merchants also came out to watch. The country's historian said: 'There is a canopy of yellow clouds above him; this person is destined by fate!' The divine horse went straight forward and knelt, licking the merchant's feet. The ministers were overjoyed, bathed him with fragrant water, and hailed him as king, all addressing him as their sovereign. The king said: 'I am originally a merchant, with no merit to the people, and cannot assume the throne!' The officials said: 'Heaven has bestowed virtue upon you; the divine horse has knelt!' So (the merchant) took up residence in the royal palace, listening to and handling state affairs. He pondered deeply, saying: 'I have no small virtues; how could I have obtained this? It must be the Buddha's grace that has made it so!' Every morning, sitting on the throne, he praised the Buddha's supreme holiness, leading the officials to bow towards Sravasti (舍卫, ancient Indian city where the Buddha spent much time), saying: 'Receiving the grace of the World Honored One, I have obtained the opportunity to be king. This land has been passed down through generations, not knowing of the Buddha; the popular books that circulate also have no record of him. I wish to use great light to open the deafness and blindness of the people of this country! Tomorrow, I wish to invite the Arhats (阿罗汉, enlightened disciples of the Buddha) to grace this place for three months!' The Buddha told Ananda (阿难, one of the ten principal disciples of the Buddha): 'Instruct the bhiksus (比丘, Buddhist monks)! Tomorrow, when that king invites you, you should all slowly transform, manifesting your divine and venerable virtues, so that his people can all see!' The devas (天神, deities) heard that the Buddha was going there to teach, and gathered together to guide and protect him, playing music and singing praises of the Buddha's merits. Precious tents and banners fell like flowers, their light and colors dazzling. The Buddha and the Arhats (阿罗汉, enlightened disciples of the Buddha) all sat in the main hall. The king followed the example of the king of Sravasti (舍卫, ancient Indian city where the Buddha spent much time) in making offerings to the Buddha, personally pouring drinks and then sitting on a small stool before the Buddha. The Buddha extensively preached the Dharma. The king said: 'I was originally a humble person, and have never had any joyful things.' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 德，何缘获斯？”
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佛告王曰：“昔彼王饭佛，王心念言：‘佛如国王，沙门犹臣下。’王种斯栽，今自获其果。彼一人云：‘佛若牛，弟子如车。’彼自种车轹之栽，今在太山为火车所轹，自获其果也。非王勇健所能致矣！为善福随，履恶祸追，响之应声，善恶如音，非天、龙、鬼、神所为，非先灵所为，造之者心、成身口矣！” 佛说偈曰： “心为法本， 心尊心使， 中心作恶， 即言即行， 罪苦自追， 车轹于辙。 心为法本， 心尊心使， 中心念善， 即言即行， 福乐自追， 如影随形。” 世尊又告王曰：“众恶之罪，最重有五。不孝不忠，杀亲杀君，家灭国乱，重罪一也。罗汉之行，得空不愿，无想之定，与佛齐意，拯济众生，而愚向之，重罪二也。佛者，众罪已毕，景福会成，相好十力，法导众生，慈悲喜护，心过慈母，而愚恶谤，重罪三也。清净沙门，志清行高；怀抱经法，助佛化愚。诸佛相绍继，众生得度，皆由众僧。佞谗交构，以致不调。僧不调，政法毁，民狂走。政法毁、民狂走者，三道兴，恼比丘僧，重罪四也。佛之尊庙，宝物水土，众生赤心以贡三尊，愚人或毁盗之，重罪五也。犯斯五者，罪无请。谓之自杀身、自灭族、自投太山 现代汉语译本： ‘德（功德），因何获得这些？’ 佛陀告诉国王说：‘过去那位国王供养佛陀时，心中想：‘佛陀就像国王，沙门（出家修行者）就像臣下。’他种下这样的因，现在自己获得这样的果报。那个人说：‘佛陀像牛，弟子像车。’他自己种下被车轮碾压的因，现在在太山（地狱）被火车碾压，这是他自己获得的果报啊。这不是国王您的勇猛强健所能达到的！行善，福报跟随；作恶，灾祸追逐，就像回声应和声音一样，善恶就像声音一样。这不是天、龙、鬼、神所为，也不是先灵所为，而是由心所造，通过身口而成！’ 佛陀说偈语： ‘心是万法的根本，心是尊贵的，心是主使。心中作恶，立即行动，罪恶苦果自然追随，就像车轮碾压车辙一样。 心是万法的根本，心是尊贵的，心是主使。心中想善，立即行动，福乐自然追随，就像影子跟随形体一样。’ 世尊又告诉国王说：‘各种恶行中，最重的有五种。不孝顺父母，不忠于君主，杀害亲人，杀害君主，导致家破国亡，这是第一种重罪。阿罗汉（断除烦恼的圣者）的修行，证得空性而不愿入涅槃，达到无想定的境界，与佛陀的心意相合，救济众生，而愚昧的人却诽谤他们，这是第二种重罪。佛陀，是众罪已经消除，无量福报汇聚而成，具足种种殊胜的相好和十种力量，用佛法引导众生，以慈悲喜舍之心护佑众生，其心胜过慈母，而愚昧邪恶的人却诽谤佛陀，这是第三种重罪。清净的沙门，志向清净，行为高尚；怀抱经书佛法，帮助佛陀教化愚昧的人。诸佛相继出现，众生得以度化，都依靠僧众的力量。而有人用谗言互相攻击，以至于僧团不和。僧团不和，政法就会败坏，百姓就会疯狂逃窜。政法败坏、百姓疯狂逃窜，三恶道就会兴盛，恼害比丘僧，这是第四种重罪。佛陀的寺庙，宝物和土地，都是众生以赤诚之心供养三宝的，愚蠢的人却毁坏或盗取它们，这是第五种重罪。触犯这五种罪过，罪恶深重无法请求宽恕。这叫做自己杀死自己，自己灭绝家族，自己投入太山（地狱）。’