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t17n0811 buddha speaks of the definitive dharani sutra.g2.0f

Chinese

佛告无怯行菩萨:“有四事行,能遵修者,严净佛道。何等为四?一曰、奉行空事,常有慈心,无害众生;二曰、菩萨愍敬同学,不为轻慢;三曰、为人说法以轻惠施,无所悕望;四曰、志常专一,不怀供养衣食之心。是为四。”   佛时颂曰: “其志常乐笃信空无,  修治清净最胜之道,  犹如日光随时宣明,  已得佛道所照过彼。  未曾有人知其瑕阙,  为人圣德普忍一切,  如是清净柔顺之场,  弃捐贡高堪任无量。  一切所有上妙衣服,  常当以施志佛道者,  亦不从人悕望供养,  是为佛道清净之品。  以不悕冀施无量法,  恒修愍哀念于众生,  志性常怀恩德之义,  是为严净诸佛之道。  假使乐奉一切诸圣,  若欲供养无欲经典,  常当承事无极佛道,  斯三宝者皆由中生。”   佛告无怯行菩萨:“复有四事疾得佛道。何谓为四:一曰、爱乐明经好于大乘;二曰、远离爱欲不习放逸;三曰、常修济贫匮供以所乏;四曰、能兴法财七业施人。是为四。”   佛时颂曰: “爱乐法师,  志慕大乘,  远离爱欲,  修清净行,  愍伤厄贫,  济诸危难,  常以七财,  施不懈道。” 现代汉语译本: ‘要明智,谨慎,不要伺机寻找别人的缺点。’ 佛陀告诉无怯行菩萨(Wuqiexing Pusa,Fearless Practice Bodhisattva):‘有四种行为,能够遵照修行的人,可以庄严清净佛道。是哪四种呢?第一,奉行空性,常怀慈悲之心,不伤害众生;第二,菩萨怜悯尊敬同修,不轻视怠慢;第三,为人说法时,以轻微的施舍为助,不期望回报;第四,心志常常专一,不怀有为了供养衣食的心。这就是四种。’ 佛陀当时以偈颂说: ‘其心志常常喜乐笃信空无,修治清净最殊胜的道,犹如日光随时宣明,已经得到佛道所照耀超过他们。未曾有人知道他们的缺点,为人圣洁德行普遍忍受一切,像这样清净柔顺的场所,抛弃贡高我慢堪能承担无量。一切所有上妙的衣服,常常应当用来布施给志向于佛道的人,也不从他人期望供养,这是佛道清净的品行。以不希求回报的心施予无量的法,恒常修习怜悯哀念众生,心志本性常常怀有感恩的意义,这是庄严清净诸佛的道。假使喜乐奉行一切诸圣,如果想要供养无欲的经典,常常应当承事无极的佛道,这三宝都是由此而生。’ 佛陀告诉无怯行菩萨(Wuqiexing Pusa,Fearless Practice Bodhisattva):‘又有四件事能迅速证得佛道。哪四件呢?第一,喜爱明了的经典,爱好大乘佛法;第二,远离爱欲,不放纵逸乐;第三,常常救济贫困的人,供给他们所缺乏的;第四,能够兴起法财,以七种圣财布施给他人。这就是四件。’ 佛陀当时以偈颂说: ‘喜爱法师,心志仰慕大乘,远离爱欲,修习清净的行为,怜悯伤痛困厄贫穷的人,救济各种危难,常常以七种圣财,布施给不懈怠修行的人。’

English

English version: ‘Be wise, be cautious, and do not seek to find fault with others.’ The Buddha told Wuqiexing Bodhisattva (Fearless Practice Bodhisattva): ‘There are four practices that, if followed, can purify and adorn the Buddha-path. What are the four? First, practice emptiness, always have a compassionate heart, and do not harm sentient beings; second, Bodhisattvas should have compassion and respect for fellow practitioners, and not be contemptuous or negligent; third, when teaching the Dharma to others, use small acts of generosity as assistance, without expecting anything in return; fourth, one's mind should always be focused and not harbor thoughts of seeking offerings of clothing and food. These are the four.’ The Buddha then spoke in verse: ‘Their minds are always joyful, believing deeply in emptiness, cultivating and purifying the most supreme path, like the sunlight constantly proclaiming, having already attained the Buddha-path, their illumination surpasses others. No one has ever known their flaws, their saintly virtue universally endures all, such a pure and gentle field, abandoning arrogance, capable of bearing immeasurable burdens. All the most wonderful clothes, should always be used to give to those who aspire to the Buddha-path, and not expect offerings from others, this is the pure quality of the Buddha-path. Giving immeasurable Dharma without expecting anything in return, constantly cultivating compassion and being mindful of sentient beings, the mind and nature always cherish the meaning of gratitude, this is adorning and purifying the paths of all Buddhas. If one delights in serving all the sages, if one wishes to make offerings to desireless scriptures, one should always serve the limitless Buddha-path, these Three Jewels all arise from it.’ The Buddha told Wuqiexing Bodhisattva (Fearless Practice Bodhisattva): ‘Furthermore, there are four things that can quickly lead to the attainment of Buddhahood. What are the four? First, love and delight in clear scriptures, and cherish the Mahayana teachings; second, stay away from desire and do not indulge in dissipation; third, constantly help the poor and provide them with what they lack; fourth, be able to generate Dharma wealth and give the seven noble treasures to others. These are the four.’ The Buddha then spoke in verse: ‘Love the Dharma teachers, aspire to the Mahayana, stay away from desire, cultivate pure conduct, have compassion for those suffering from poverty, help those in danger, constantly use the seven treasures, to give to those who practice diligently.’ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------