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t18n0871 vajrasekhara yoga brief description thirty seven deities essence.g2.0f

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English version Wonderful, great Samantabhadra (Universal Worthy Bodhisattva), the steadfast Sattva (being) manifests naturally. From the state of steadfast non-being, he obtains the body of a Sattva. Although he has attained the correct position of a Sattva, his delusions of views have not yet been eliminated. How will he guide and transform all sentient beings? He must practice the Four Means of Attraction to save them. What are the Four Means of Attraction? They are giving, kind speech, beneficial action, and cooperation, etc., to attract beings. Therefore, Vajraraja Bodhisattva (Diamond King Bodhisattva) holds the double vajra hook, using it to summon and attract beings. This is the wonderful function of Amogharaja Bodhisattva (Infallible King Bodhisattva). The verse in the sutra says: Wonderful, Amogharaja (Infallible King), the hook born of the vajra. Because he pervades all Buddhas, he is the most supreme in being able to summon beings. Although there is summoning, if there is no great compassionate heart, one must generate loving thoughts for all sentient beings, thereby arousing a heart of protection. Therefore, Vajraraga Bodhisattva (Diamond Love Bodhisattva) holds the arrow of great compassion, which can pierce the clinging minds of the Two Vehicles (Śrāvakas and Pratyekabuddhas). If the duality of subject and object is not forgotten, how can one save and relieve suffering? Holding this bow and arrow of great compassion can also kill all afflictions and directly attain Bodhi. This is the practice position of Vajraraga Bodhisattva. The verse in the sutra says: Wonderful, Svabhavasuddha (Self-Nature Purity), following defilement and desire naturally. Because of purity that is free from desire, one uses defilement to subdue beings. Due to this supreme practice, there is extreme joy and praise, and one obtains the three secret minds of all good dharmas: good speech, good intention, and good body. The three good dharma doors purify the three karmas of body, speech, and mind, and praise the immeasurable and boundless merits of goodness. This is the original ability of Sadhu Bodhisattva (Well Done Bodhisattva). The verse in the sutra says: Wonderful, my Sadhu (Well Done), all supreme wisdoms. Those who are free from discrimination can generate ultimate joy. The above are the four Bodhisattvas of the Vajra family. Due to these good dharmas, the vows of the fruition have not yet been fulfilled. One must undergo abhiseka (initiation), adorning and embellishing the body. This is Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (Earth Store Bodhisattva), holding the mani jewel bottle. Further visualize all Tathagatas generating great mani jewel abhiseka, the great Bodhisattva receiving the position of abhiseka, and even when the Cakravartin (Wheel-Turning King) dwells in the position of king, all are done for them, benefiting countless beings like the sands of the Ganges, accumulating boundless merits, and having majestic virtue and freedom. This is the merit and wisdom of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. The verse in the sutra says: Wonderful -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 妙灌顶  无上金刚宝  由佛无所著  名为三界主

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虽受灌顶。未获威光。须得日轮圆光。洞照千界。所以持金刚光明之日。赫奕晖焕。皎彻无涯。虽有微尘数日。莫能映夺也。此乃金刚威光菩萨之照彻也。经偈曰。  奇哉无比光  照耀有情界  能静清净者  诸佛救世者   既光明广大。功业弥高。锡赉酬赏。须有檀施。即金刚幢菩萨建立。大摩尼幢上。安如意宝珠光。明照曜雨。摩尼百宝幢盖。缯幡微妙香华。而皆施与一切有情所须随意满足檀波罗蜜行愿。具大悲心。无量珍财。施无所施。所得无得之心。此乃金刚幢菩萨大悲愿力也偈曰。  奇哉无比幢  一切益成就  一切意满者  令满一切愿   既蒙施利。喜悦成心。即获奇特之志。发言欢喜微笑悦乐。广度有情喜舍之心。能事备矣。此金刚笑菩萨。奇特之喜智也偈曰。  奇哉我大笑  诸胜甚奇特  安立佛利益  常住妙等引   已上宝部四菩萨也。   虽能满愿。由恐散动。散动具有六种散动(作意散动自性散动外散动内散动相散动座散动是名六种散动)不能制止心王。须修三摩地法。以住其心殊胜行门微妙理义大悲方便。而筏喻之。胜义菩提行愿因兹顿证。此乃观自在菩萨之悲智也偈曰。  奇哉 现代汉语译本: 妙灌顶,无上金刚宝。 由佛陀无所执著,故名为三界之主(指统治欲界、色界、无色界的主)。 即使接受了灌顶,如果没有获得威光,也需要得到日轮般圆满的光芒,照亮整个世界。所以要持有金刚光明之日,使其光芒赫奕辉煌,皎洁透彻,没有边际。即使有微尘数量的太阳,也不能掩盖它的光芒。这乃是金刚威光菩萨的照彻。 经文偈颂说: ‘奇哉无比光,照耀有情界,能静清净者,诸佛救世者。’ 既然光明广大,功业更加崇高,那么就应该给予赏赐。即由金刚幢菩萨建立,在大摩尼幢上,安放如意宝珠的光芒,光明照耀如雨般降下。用摩尼百宝幢盖、缯幡、微妙香华,全部施与一切有情众生,满足他们所需要的一切,实行檀波罗蜜(布施)的行愿,具备大悲心,用无量的珍贵财物,施舍给无所施舍的对象,心中没有所得之心。这乃是金刚幢菩萨的大悲愿力。 偈颂说: ‘奇哉无比幢,一切益成就,一切意满者,令满一切愿。’ 既然蒙受了施舍的利益,心中充满了喜悦,就会获得奇特的志向,发出欢喜的微笑,广度有情众生,生起喜舍之心,该做的事情都做到了。这是金刚笑菩萨奇特的喜悦智慧。 偈颂说: ‘奇哉我大笑,诸胜甚奇特,安立佛利益,常住妙等引。’ 以上是宝部的四位菩萨。 即使能够满足愿望,但又担心(内心)散乱动摇。散乱动摇具有六种(作意散动、自性散动、外散动、内散动、相散动、座散动,这称为六种散动),不能制止心王(指意识)。所以必须修习三摩地法(禅定),以此来安住其心,通过殊胜的修行法门、微妙的理义和大悲方便,用筏(渡河的工具)来比喻。胜义菩提(殊胜的觉悟)的行愿因此可以顿悟证得。这乃是观自在菩萨的悲智。 偈颂说: ‘奇哉’

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English version: Wonderful Abhisheka, Supreme Vajra Jewel. Because the Buddha is unattached, he is called the Lord of the Three Realms (referring to the ruler of the Desire Realm, Form Realm, and Formless Realm). Even if one receives Abhisheka (initiation), without obtaining majestic light, one still needs to obtain the perfect light like the sun's disc, illuminating the entire world. Therefore, one must hold the Vajra Light Day, making its light brilliant and clear, without limit. Even if there are as many suns as dust particles, they cannot overshadow it. This is the illumination of Vajra Majesty Bodhisattva. The verse in the sutra says: 'Wonderful, incomparable light, illuminating sentient realms, able to quiet and purify, the Buddhas, saviors of the world.' Since the light is vast and the merits are even higher, rewards should be given. That is, Vajra Banner Bodhisattva establishes, on the Great Mani Banner, placing the light of the wish-fulfilling jewel, the light shining down like rain. With Mani hundred-jeweled banner canopies, silken banners, subtle incense and flowers, all are given to all sentient beings, fulfilling all their needs at will, practicing the conduct and vows of Dana Paramita (giving), possessing great compassion, using immeasurable precious wealth, giving to those who have nothing to give to, with a mind that has no sense of gain. This is the great compassionate vow power of Vajra Banner Bodhisattva. The verse says: 'Wonderful, incomparable banner, all benefits accomplished, all intentions fulfilled, causing all wishes to be fulfilled.' Since one has received the benefit of giving, and the heart is filled with joy, one will obtain extraordinary aspirations, uttering joyful smiles, broadly delivering sentient beings, giving rise to the heart of joy and giving, all that should be done is done. This is the extraordinary joy wisdom of Vajra Smile Bodhisattva. The verse says: 'Wonderful, my great laughter, all victories are very extraordinary, establishing the benefit of the Buddha, constantly abiding in wonderful Samadhi.' The above are the four Bodhisattvas of the Jewel Family. Even if one can fulfill wishes, there is still fear of scattering and agitation (of the mind). Scattering and agitation have six types (intentional scattering, self-nature scattering, external scattering, internal scattering, appearance scattering, seat scattering, these are called six types of scattering), unable to restrain the mind-king (referring to consciousness). Therefore, one must cultivate the Samadhi Dharma (meditation), in order to settle the mind, through the supreme practice methods, subtle principles, and great compassionate skillful means, using the raft (a tool for crossing the river) as a metaphor. The conduct and vows of Supreme Bodhi (supreme enlightenment) can therefore be suddenly realized. This is the compassion and wisdom of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (the Bodhisattva Who Observes the Sounds of the World). The verse says: 'Wonderful' -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 我胜义  本清净自然  诸法如筏喻  清净而可得

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虽悟法圆满。结使烦恼。仍未遣之。于是文殊师利大菩萨。般若波罗蜜圆满。智慧无涯。遂乃操持智剑。划断缯网。除害四魔二乘确执之心而无所住。不居空有。永绝二边。能断一切有情结使之心。常住无为智慧圆明。即文殊般若之智慧也偈曰。  奇哉一切佛  我闻微妙音  由慧无色故  音声而可得   由斯断惑。须妙法斯传。即才发心即转法轮菩萨。住三摩地心。起大悲愿行。转正法轮。轮辐光明动。大千界。三轮清净。于诸曼陀罗以主宰。于诸魔所而教令之。调伏有情正受三昧。即金刚场菩萨之智轮用也偈曰。  奇哉金刚轮  我金刚胜行  由才发心故  能转妙法轮   妙法既转。须顿入无言语文字本空。真如法界。平等修多罗藏。怛沙法门圆满。悟大乘无无不开演。以兹胜法。共诸佛谈论。念诵律良一代真言备在此也。乃无言菩萨语智三摩地智也偈曰。  奇哉我秘密  我名秘密语  所说微妙法  远离诸戏论   已上四菩萨法部也。   虽通语智。而诸佛事业及众生事业。未成就之。即入一切业用善巧门之所成辨。广兴供养。利乐有情。以虚空为库藏。是中珍宝满虚空中。给济苍生。五种之施令无匮乏 现代汉语译本 我胜义( परमार्थ satyārtha, परमार्थ परमार्थ),本清净自然。 诸法如筏喻,清净而可得。 虽悟法圆满,结使烦恼,仍未遣之。于是文殊师利大菩萨(Mañjuśrī,代表智慧的菩萨),般若波罗蜜(Prajñāpāramitā,智慧的完美)圆满,智慧无涯,遂乃操持智剑,划断缯网,除害四魔(四种障碍修行的魔)二乘(声闻乘和缘觉乘)确执之心而无所住,不居空有,永绝二边,能断一切有情结使之心,常住无为智慧圆明,即文殊般若之智慧也。偈曰: 奇哉一切佛,我闻微妙音,由慧无色故,音声而可得。 由斯断惑,须妙法斯传。即才发心即转法轮菩萨(转法轮,Dharmacakra Pravartana,佛陀初转法轮),住三摩地(Samādhi,禅定)心,起大悲愿行,转正法轮,轮辐光明动大千界,三轮清净,于诸曼陀罗(Maṇḍala,坛城)以主宰,于诸魔所而教令之,调伏有情正受三昧(Samādhi,禅定),即金刚场菩萨之智轮用也。偈曰: 奇哉金刚轮,我金刚胜行,由才发心故,能转妙法轮。 妙法既转,须顿入无言语文字本空,真如法界,平等修多罗藏(Sūtra,经),怛沙法门圆满,悟大乘无无不开演,以兹胜法,共诸佛谈论,念诵律良一代真言备在此也。乃无言菩萨语智三摩地智也。偈曰: 奇哉我秘密,我名秘密语,所说微妙法,远离诸戏论。 已上四菩萨法部也。 虽通语智,而诸佛事业及众生事业,未成就之。即入一切业用善巧门之所成辨,广兴供养,利乐有情,以虚空为库藏,是中珍宝满虚空中,给济苍生,五种之施令无匮乏。

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English version I, the supreme meaning (Paramārtha satyārtha, परमार्थ परमार्थ), am inherently pure and natural. All dharmas are like a raft, pure and attainable. Although enlightened to the perfection of the Dharma, the bonds and afflictions are still not eliminated. Therefore, Mañjuśrī Mahābodhisattva (Mañjuśrī, bodhisattva representing wisdom), with the perfection of Prajñāpāramitā (Prajñāpāramitā, the perfection of wisdom) and boundless wisdom, wields the sword of wisdom, cuts through the silken net, removes the harm of the four māras (four kinds of demons obstructing practice) and the fixed minds of the two vehicles (Śrāvakayāna and Pratyekabuddhayāna), dwelling nowhere, not abiding in emptiness or existence, forever severing the two extremes, able to cut off the bonds of all sentient beings, constantly abiding in the unconditioned, wisdom bright and clear, which is the wisdom of Mañjuśrī's Prajñā. Verse: Wonderful are all Buddhas, I hear the subtle sound, because of wisdom without form, sound is attainable. Through this, afflictions are severed, and the wonderful Dharma must be transmitted. That is, the Bodhisattva who turns the Dharma wheel (Dharmacakra Pravartana, the first turning of the Dharma wheel by the Buddha) upon the arising of the mind, dwells in Samādhi (Samādhi, meditative absorption), generates great compassion and vows, turns the right Dharma wheel, the spokes of the wheel radiate light, shaking the great thousand worlds, the three wheels are pure, presiding over all Maṇḍalas (Maṇḍala, sacred diagrams), instructing all demons, subduing sentient beings to rightly receive Samādhi (Samādhi, meditative absorption), which is the wisdom wheel of Vajragarbha Bodhisattva. Verse: Wonderful is the Vajra wheel, I, the Vajra, have supreme conduct, because of the arising of the mind, able to turn the wonderful Dharma wheel. Once the wonderful Dharma is turned, one must immediately enter the original emptiness of speech and words, the true suchness Dharma realm, the equal Sūtra (Sūtra, scripture) treasury, the perfection of the Tantra Dharma gate, realizing that the Mahāyāna opens up everything without exception, using this supreme Dharma to discuss with all Buddhas, reciting the Vinaya and the true words of a generation are all contained herein. This is the wisdom of the silent Bodhisattva's speech, wisdom, and Samādhi. Verse: Wonderful is my secret, my name is secret speech, the subtle Dharma spoken is far from all conceptual elaborations. The above are the Dharma sections of the four Bodhisattvas. Although understanding speech and wisdom, the activities of the Buddhas and the activities of sentient beings are not yet accomplished. One then enters the skillful means of all actions, extensively making offerings, benefiting and delighting sentient beings, taking emptiness as the treasury, with treasures filling the empty space, providing for the people, and ensuring that the five kinds of giving are without lack. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------