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大正藏第 17 册 No. 0805 佛说栴檀树经 No. 805 佛说栴檀树经 失译人名，今附汉录 闻如是： 一时佛从比丘在维耶梨国，有迦罗越，奉佛明法，请佛供养。佛咒愿毕，迦罗越于佛前肃然，愿闻法义。佛便笑，五色光从口而出，绕身三匝，还从顶入。阿难整衣服，叉手白佛言：“佛不妄笑，笑必说法，有所济度。愿为说之！” 天尊曰：“善哉，阿难！弘慈欲为一切开通法桥。沙门之仪，汝应其式；今者演之，谛听执受。彼国有五百人，入海采宝，置船步还，经历深山，日暮止宿，预严早发，四百九十九人，皆引行去。一人卧熟失辈，仍遇天雨雪，失去径路，穷厄山中，啼哭呼天。有大栴檀香树，树神谓穷人言：‘可止留此，自相给衣食，到春可去。’ “穷人便留，至于三月，启树神言：‘受恩得全身命，未有微报，顾有二亲，今在本土，实思得还，愿乞发遣！’树神言：‘善！’便自从意，以金一饼赐之：‘去此不远，当得国邑，可得还汝乡里。’ “穷人临去，问神言：‘此树香洁，世所希有，今当委还，愿知其名！’神言：‘不须问也！’穷人复言：‘依阴此树，积历三月，今当委还，情怀恨恨。若到本国，当宣扬树恩 现代汉语译本 闻如是： 一时，佛陀与比丘们在维耶梨国（Viyali，古印度城市名）居住，有一位迦罗越（Kalavata，在家信徒）敬奉佛陀的教法，邀请佛陀接受供养。佛陀诵念咒语祝愿完毕，迦罗越在佛陀面前恭敬地站立，希望听闻佛法的要义。佛陀便笑了，五种颜色的光芒从口中射出，环绕身体三圈，又从头顶进入。阿难（Ananda，佛陀的十大弟子之一）整理好衣服，合掌向佛陀禀告说：‘佛陀不会无缘无故地发笑，发笑必定是为了说法，有所救济。希望您能为我们解说！’ 天尊（对佛陀的尊称）说：‘好啊，阿难！你以弘大的慈悲心，想要为一切众生开通通往佛法的桥梁。作为沙门（Shramana，出家修行者）的仪范，你应该这样做；现在我就为你演说，仔细听闻并牢记在心。’ ‘那个国家有五百人，入海去采集宝物，舍弃船只步行返回，经过深山，天黑了就停下来住宿，约定好早点出发。四百九十九人都动身离开了，只有一人睡得很熟，错过了同伴，又遇到下雨下雪，迷失了道路，在穷困的山中，啼哭呼喊。有一棵巨大的栴檀香树（Chandana，一种珍贵的香木），树神对这个穷困的人说：‘你可以留在这里，自己想办法解决衣食，等到春天就可以离开了。’ ‘穷人便留了下来，住了三个月，向树神禀告说：‘我受到您的恩惠，得以保全性命，还没有机会报答您，而且我还有父母，现在还在家乡，实在想回去，希望您能让我离开！’树神说：‘好！’便顺从了他的意愿，用一块金子赏赐给他：‘从这里走不远，就会到达国都，你可以从那里回到你的家乡。’ ‘穷人在临走的时候，问树神说：‘这棵树香气纯净，世间罕见，现在我将要离开，希望知道它的名字！’树神说：‘不需要问了！’穷人又说：‘我依靠这棵树的庇护，已经住了三个月，现在将要离开，心中非常不舍。如果我回到家乡，一定会宣扬这棵树的恩德！’
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English version Thus have I heard: At one time, the Buddha was residing with the Bhikkhus (monks) in the country of Viyali (an ancient Indian city). There was a Kalavata (a lay devotee) who revered the Buddha's teachings and invited the Buddha for offerings. After the Buddha finished reciting the mantras of blessing, the Kalavata stood respectfully before the Buddha, wishing to hear the essence of the Dharma. The Buddha then smiled, and five-colored lights emanated from his mouth, circling his body three times, and then re-entered from the top of his head. Ananda (one of the Buddha's ten great disciples) adjusted his robes, clasped his hands, and reported to the Buddha, 'The Buddha does not smile without a reason; a smile must be for the sake of teaching the Dharma, to provide salvation. May you explain it for us!' The Celestial Honored One (a respectful title for the Buddha) said, 'Excellent, Ananda! With great compassion, you wish to open the bridge to the Dharma for all beings. As a model for the Shramanas (ascetics), you should do so; now I will expound it for you, listen carefully and keep it in mind.' 'In that country, there were five hundred people who went to sea to collect treasures, abandoned their ships and returned on foot, passing through deep mountains. When it got dark, they stopped to rest, agreeing to set off early. Four hundred and ninety-nine people left, but one person was fast asleep and missed his companions. He encountered rain and snow, lost his way, and in the impoverished mountains, he cried and called out to the heavens. There was a large Chandana (sandalwood) tree, and the tree spirit said to the impoverished man, 'You can stay here, find your own means of clothing and food, and you can leave in the spring.' 'The impoverished man stayed, and after three months, he reported to the tree spirit, 'I have received your grace and been able to preserve my life, but I have not had the opportunity to repay you. Moreover, I have parents who are still in my hometown, and I really want to return. I hope you will allow me to leave!' The tree spirit said, 'Good!' and complied with his wishes, rewarding him with a piece of gold: 'Not far from here, you will reach the capital city, and from there you can return to your hometown.' 'As the impoverished man was about to leave, he asked the tree spirit, 'This tree has a pure fragrance, rare in the world, and now I am about to leave. I hope to know its name!' The tree spirit said, 'There is no need to ask!' The impoverished man said again, 'I have relied on the shelter of this tree for three months, and now I am about to leave, feeling very reluctant. If I return to my hometown, I will surely proclaim the kindness of this tree!' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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！’神便言：‘树名栴檀，根茎枝叶，治人百病，其香远闻。世之奇异，人所贪求，不须道也！’ “穷人还至故国，中外亲亲，欢喜相乐。后无几间，国王病头痛，祷祝天地、山水诸神，病不消差。名医省视，惟当得栴檀香以护，病便得愈。王即募求民间，无有便宣令国中得栴檀香者，拜为封侯，妻以小女。 “时穷人闻偿禄重，便诣王所白言：‘我知栴檀香处！’王便令近臣将穷人往伐取香树。至到树所，使者见树洪直，枝条茂盛，华果煌煌，人所希见，心不忍伐。不伐者，则违王命，病不消愈；伐之者，中心隐隐。踟蹰徘徊，不知云何？树神便于空中言：‘便伐之，但置其根耳！伐已，以人血涂之，肝肠覆其上，树自当生，还复如故。’使者闻神言如此，便令人伐之。穷人住在树边，树跢地，枝摽杀穷人。 “使者便与左右议言：‘向者树神言：“当得人血、肝肠以祠树。”心为怃然，不知当以谁塞此？此人今死，便以当之！’则屠割取其肝血，如神所敕，树即更生。车载所伐树，以还国中。医即进药，王病得愈，举国欢喜。王命国中人民，其有病者，皆诣宫门，王出香药给之，病皆得愈。王身康宁，黎民无病，举国忻忻，遂致太平。” 阿难退坐，稽首质言：“是穷人何无反复，违 现代汉语译本：’树神便说：‘这种树名叫栴檀（candana，一种香木），它的根茎枝叶可以治疗人的各种疾病，它的香味远播。这是世上奇异之物，人们都贪求它，不用我说你也应该知道！’ 穷人回到自己的国家，与国内外的亲戚朋友欢聚一堂，非常快乐。不久之后，国王得了头痛病，他向天地、山水诸神祈祷，但病情没有好转。名医诊断后认为，只有用栴檀香来保护，病才能痊愈。国王立即在民间悬赏，如果有人能找到栴檀香，就封他为侯，并把小女儿嫁给他。 当时，穷人听说赏赐很重，就到国王那里禀告说：‘我知道哪里有栴檀香！’国王便命令近臣带着穷人去砍伐香树。到了树的地方，使者看到树木高大挺拔，枝繁叶茂，花果鲜艳，是人们罕见的，心中不忍砍伐。不砍伐，就违背了国王的命令，国王的病就不能痊愈；砍伐，心中又感到隐隐作痛。他犹豫徘徊，不知如何是好？树神便在空中说：‘砍伐它吧，只要留下树根就行了！砍伐后，用人的血涂在树根上，再用肝肠覆盖在上面，树自然会生长，恢复如初。’使者听了树神的话，便让人砍伐。穷人住在树边，树倒地时，树枝打死了穷人。 使者便与左右商议说：‘刚才树神说：“要用人的血和肝肠来祭祀树。”心中感到不安，不知道该用谁来代替？这个人现在死了，就用他来代替吧！’于是他们宰杀穷人，取出他的肝血，按照树神的吩咐做了，树立刻又生长起来。使者用车载着砍伐的树，回到国都。医生立即用药，国王的病痊愈了，举国欢庆。国王命令国内人民，凡是有病的，都到王宫门口来，国王拿出香药给他们，病都痊愈了。国王身体健康，百姓没有疾病，举国欢欣，于是达到了太平盛世。 阿难（Ananda，佛陀的十大弟子之一，以记忆力超群著称）退坐一旁，稽首请教说：‘这个穷人为什么这样没有信用，违背…
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English version: The tree spirit then said: 'This tree is called candana (sandalwood), its roots, stems, branches, and leaves can cure people of all kinds of diseases, and its fragrance spreads far and wide. It is a rare and wonderful thing in the world, and people covet it. You should know this without me having to say it!' The poor man returned to his homeland and rejoiced with his relatives and friends from near and far. Not long after, the king fell ill with a headache. He prayed to the heavens, the earth, and the gods of the mountains and rivers, but his illness did not subside. The renowned physician examined him and concluded that only the fragrance of candana could protect him and cure his illness. The king immediately issued a decree throughout the kingdom, offering to bestow the title of marquis and marry his youngest daughter to anyone who could obtain candana. At that time, the poor man heard of the great reward and went to the king to report: 'I know where there is candana!' The king then ordered a close minister to take the poor man to cut down the fragrant tree. When they arrived at the tree, the messenger saw that the tree was tall and straight, with lush branches and vibrant flowers and fruits, a sight rarely seen by people. He was reluctant to cut it down. If he did not cut it down, he would disobey the king's order, and the king's illness would not be cured; if he cut it down, he would feel a pang of conscience. He hesitated, not knowing what to do. The tree spirit then spoke from the air: 'Cut it down, but leave the roots! After cutting it down, smear the roots with human blood and cover them with human entrails, and the tree will naturally grow back as before.' The messenger heard the tree spirit's words and ordered someone to cut it down. The poor man was staying by the tree, and when the tree fell, a branch struck and killed him. The messenger then discussed with his attendants, saying: 'The tree spirit said earlier that we should use human blood and entrails to sacrifice to the tree. I feel uneasy about this, and I don't know who to use as a substitute. This man is now dead, so let's use him!' So they slaughtered the poor man, took his liver and blood, and did as the tree spirit had instructed. The tree immediately grew back. The messenger loaded the felled tree onto a cart and returned to the capital. The doctor immediately administered the medicine, and the king's illness was cured, and the whole country rejoiced. The king ordered the people of the country, all those who were sick, to come to the palace gate, and the king gave them fragrant medicine, and their illnesses were cured. The king was healthy, the people were free from disease, and the whole country was happy, and thus peace and prosperity were achieved. Ananda (one of the ten principal disciples of the Buddha, known for his exceptional memory) withdrew and sat down, bowed his head, and asked: 'Why was this poor man so untrustworthy, violating… -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 树神重言誓？”
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佛报曰：“乃往昔惟卫佛时，有父子三人。其父奉五戒，行十善，持八关斋，未曾懈怠；大儿常于中庭，空中烧香，供养十方诸佛；小弟愚痴，不知三尊，辄以衣覆香上。兄谓言：‘此大重，何以犯之？’弟起恶意，誓言断兄两足；兄复起念，当拍杀弟。父言：‘汝二子诤，使我头痛。’大儿报言：‘愿破我身为药，令父疾损。’口不可妄言，故世世受罪。弟兴恶意，欲断兄足，后果将人往断树。兄欲拍杀弟，今作树神，果因树为体拍杀弟。时国王头痛者，其父也，奉斋精进，故得尊贵。时言‘使我头痛’，后果头痛。各受其殃。” 佛言：“罪福报应，如影随形。” 佛广为说身、口、意戒，迦罗越则向须陀洹迹，率将妻子，以家资上佛，各发道愿。 佛说经竟，迦罗越欢喜作礼。 佛说栴檀树经 现代汉语译本： ‘树神为什么要重复发誓呢？’ 佛陀回答说：‘那是过去在惟卫佛（Vipassi Buddha）时期，有一对父子三人。父亲遵守五戒，奉行十善，持守八关斋戒，从未懈怠；大儿子经常在中庭的空中烧香，供养十方诸佛；小儿子愚痴，不懂得尊敬三宝，总是用衣服盖住香。哥哥对他说：‘这非常重要，为什么你要冒犯呢？’弟弟心生恶意，发誓要砍断哥哥的双脚；哥哥也生起念头，要拍死弟弟。父亲说：‘你们两个儿子争吵，让我头痛。’大儿子回答说：‘愿我粉身碎骨化为药，让父亲的疾病减轻。’因为口中不可妄言，所以世世代代遭受罪报。弟弟心生恶意，想要砍断哥哥的脚，结果真的带人去砍树。哥哥想要拍死弟弟，现在做了树神，结果因为树的缘故拍死了弟弟。当时头痛的国王，就是他们的父亲，因为奉斋精进，所以得到尊贵的果报。当时说‘让我头痛’，结果真的头痛。各自承受自己的业报。’ 佛陀说：‘罪福的报应，就像影子跟随形体一样。’ 佛陀广泛地讲述了身、口、意的戒律，迦罗越（Kalavere）于是趋向须陀洹（Sotapanna）的果位，带领妻子儿女，把家里的财产献给佛陀，各自发下修道的誓愿。 佛陀说完这部经，迦罗越欢喜地顶礼。 《佛说栴檀树经》
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English version: ‘Why did the tree spirit repeat the oath?’ The Buddha replied: ‘In the past, during the time of Vipassi Buddha (Vipassi Buddha), there was a father and three sons. The father observed the five precepts, practiced the ten virtues, and kept the eight precepts of fasting, never being懈怠(negligent); the eldest son often burned incense in the courtyard, offering it to the Buddhas of the ten directions; the youngest son was foolish and did not know the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha), always covering the incense with his clothes. The elder brother said to him: ‘This is very important, why do you offend it?’ The younger brother conceived malice and vowed to cut off his brother's feet; the elder brother also conceived the thought of slapping his brother to death. The father said: ‘You two sons quarrel, causing me a headache.’ The eldest son replied: ‘May I break my body into medicine, so that my father's illness may be reduced.’ Because one should not speak falsely, they have suffered retribution generation after generation. The younger brother conceived malice and wanted to cut off his brother's feet, and as a result, he really took people to cut down the tree. The elder brother wanted to slap his brother to death, and now he has become a tree spirit, and as a result, he slapped his brother to death because of the tree. The king who had a headache at that time was their father, because he diligently observed the fast, so he obtained a noble reward. At that time, he said ‘It gives me a headache,’ and as a result, he really had a headache. Each bears their own karmic retribution.’ The Buddha said: ‘The retribution of sin and blessing is like a shadow following the form.’ The Buddha extensively explained the precepts of body, speech, and mind, and Kalavere (Kalavere) then approached the stage of Sotapanna (Sotapanna), leading his wife and children, offering the family's wealth to the Buddha, and each made vows to cultivate the path. After the Buddha finished speaking this sutra, Kalavere joyfully prostrated. The Sutra of the Sandalwood Tree Spoken by the Buddha --------------------------------------------------------------------------------