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English version: O you faculties of mind (manas-indriya), cause them to be exceedingly respected, with excellent and adorned appearances, so that nothing can move them. Even if heavenly demons (deva-māra) come, they cannot destroy, cannot seize, cannot approach. Shariputra (Śāriputra, one of the Buddha's ten great disciples), if there are Bodhisattvas (bodhisattva, beings who aspire to Buddhahood) who hear this Ānanda-mukha-nirhāradhāraṇī (Ānanda's Opening Utterance Dhāraṇī), they will attain the stage of Avaivartika (non-retrogression) and the unsurpassed path of equality. Why? Because these are the practices of all Buddhas (buddha, enlightened ones), fully equipped, setting an example for all beings, destroying the cycle of birth and death in the five paths (five realms: hell, hungry ghosts, animals, humans, gods) and all doubts and bonds, enabling them to quickly obtain the Dhāraṇī (dhāraṇī, a mnemonic device, incantation). The Buddha (buddha, enlightened one) then spoke this verse: Do not think that the empty Dharma (śūnyatā-dharma, the Dharma of emptiness) is void, Do not belittle saying whether one obtains it or not, Directly believe in the Dharma, do not doubt in your heart, Then you will quickly obtain the Dhāraṇī (dhāraṇī, a mnemonic device, incantation). Fearing to be bound by emptiness, Discriminating emptiness will quickly attain Buddhahood, What is important is to have boundless wisdom, Quickly approaching the Dhāraṇī (dhāraṇī, a mnemonic device, incantation). Bodhisattvas (bodhisattva, beings who aspire to Buddhahood) who uphold the Dhāraṇī (dhāraṇī, a mnemonic device, incantation), Do so to comprehensively gather all Dharmas, Hearing the teachings of the Buddhas (buddha, enlightened ones) in the ten directions, And all wisdom will be obtained. Understanding the Nirhāradhāraṇī (liberation dhāraṇī), Is like the sun emitting great light, Receiving the names of the Buddhas (buddha, enlightened ones), resolving the Dharma, Purely upholding it, one will understand the Dharma. This Mukhadhāraṇī (mouth dhāraṇī), All that exists will appear before your eyes, Among all Dharmas, it is the most supreme, Equally protecting the people of the world. Even if people and non-humans in the ten directions, In one kalpa (kalpa, an extremely long unit of time) inquire about the meaning of wisdom, You will be able to resolve their doubts, Even if one kalpa ends, wisdom will not be exhausted. If you believe in the teachings of the scriptures, And diligently uphold the correct Dharma, Approaching one lifetime, you can fill its place, And immediately become a Dharma Prince (dharma-kumāra, a prince who inherits the Dharma). If you uphold this Dhāraṇī (dhāraṇī, a mnemonic device, incantation), Then you are compassionate to all beings, Your name will spread throughout Jambudvīpa (Jambudvīpa, the world we live in), And you will be praised by the World Honored One (lokanātha, the teacher of the world). Those who uphold this scripture, Will see at the end of their lives, Eighty billion kotis (koṭi, a unit of quantity) of Buddhas (buddha, enlightened ones), Extending their hands to receive them and lead them to a noble place. If you study this Dhāraṇī (dhāraṇī, a mnemonic device, incantation), In the countless kalpas (kalpa, an extremely long unit of time), The sins and evil views you have created, Will be completely extinguished within one month. If a Bodhisattva (bodhisattva, beings who aspire to Buddhahood) performs good deeds and gives alms, Even if they are tireless for trillions of kalpas (kalpa, an extremely long unit of time), It is not as good as studying the Dhāraṇī (dhāraṇī, a mnemonic device, incantation), The merits within one month are equal. Completely receiving and proclaiming the Dhāraṇī (dhāraṇī, a mnemonic device, incantation), You will obtain all Samādhis (samādhi, meditation) and wisdom, Once obtained, the mind will not regress, You should... -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 得佛有国土 有供事是经者 使三界作魔行 欲娆乱坏其意 终不能动摇是 一切空得晓了 用是生无数佛 如是语无有异 陀邻尼不可尽 于是处闻是事 提和竭授我决 如恒沙数等佛 于其时便悉见 谛奉持是经卷 一切愿皆疾得 入诸佛国土法 随所宜能化度 常清净诸佛国 于众僧无瑕秽 问名深幽妙法 是经卷悉能知 于淫逸皆已无 于思惟有七觉 八十亿诸佛等 陀邻尼悉持与 常止心莫念非 不当念慎莫念 如是念莫不念 后得德不可量 常当了是经事 慎莫令有狐疑 如人行入大海 终不言宝难得 受福德天人乐 如是事终不远 亦当疾逮得佛 以是故念莫离
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佛告舍利弗菩萨有四事行。疾得陀邻尼法。何等为四。一者远离世间爱欲。二者不说他人长短人亦不得其便。三者有所来索不逆人意。无所爱惜与后不悔。四者昼夜精进常志求诸法。是为四事。舍利弗菩萨行是。疾得陀邻尼。佛尔时说偈言。 远众恶离色欲 作罪行堕地狱 无三毒灾不生 捐所爱得是经 不嫉妒于他人 不自叹其族亲 常等心于一切 于身体大端正 常捐弃身所乐 于世间无瞋诤 不与人共从事 便逮近陀邻尼 现代汉语译本 得到佛的国土，有供养这部经的人，能使三界（欲界、色界、无色界）的魔众兴起魔行，想要扰乱破坏他们的心意，但最终不能动摇他们。他们完全明了诸法皆空的道理，用这个道理生出无数的佛。这样的话语没有差异，陀邻尼（Dharani，总持）的功德不可穷尽。在这些地方听闻这些事，提和竭（Tivrakara，猛授）授予我决断。如恒河沙数一样多的佛，在那个时候便全部见到。真实奉持这部经卷，一切愿望都能快速得到。进入诸佛国土的法门，随所适应的根机而能教化度脱。常清净诸佛国土，对于众僧没有瑕疵污秽。询问关于深奥微妙的佛法，这部经卷全部能够知晓。对于淫欲已经没有，对于思惟有七觉支（七菩提分）。八十亿诸佛等，陀邻尼（Dharani，总持）全部给予。常常止住心念不要想不正当的事，不应当想，谨慎不要想。像这样想或不想，以后得到的功德不可限量。常常应当明了这部经的事，谨慎不要有狐疑。如同人进入大海，最终不会说宝物难以得到。承受福德、天人的快乐，这样的事最终不遥远。也应当快速证得佛果，因此要念念不离。 佛告诉舍利弗（Sariputra，智慧第一）菩萨有四种修行，能快速得到陀邻尼（Dharani，总持）法。是哪四种呢？一是远离世间的爱欲。二是不说他人长短，别人也无法抓住他的把柄。三是有人来索取东西，不违逆他人心意，没有什么爱惜的，给予之后不后悔。四是昼夜精进，常常立志寻求诸法。这就是四种修行。舍利弗（Sariputra，智慧第一）菩萨行持这些，就能快速得到陀邻尼（Dharani，总持）。佛当时说偈语： 远离众多恶事，离开淫欲，作恶行的人会堕入地狱。没有贪嗔痴三毒的灾祸就不会产生，舍弃所爱之物就能得到这部经。不嫉妒他人，不自夸自己的家族亲眷。常常以平等心对待一切众生，身体非常端正。常常舍弃身体所贪图的快乐，在世间没有嗔恨争斗。不与他人共同从事俗事，就能迅速接近陀邻尼（Dharani，总持）。
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English version To obtain the Buddha's land, those who make offerings to this Sutra can cause the demons of the Three Realms (Desire Realm, Form Realm, Formless Realm) to engage in demonic practices, attempting to disturb and destroy their minds, but ultimately failing to shake them. They fully understand the principle that all dharmas are empty, and use this principle to generate countless Buddhas. Such words are without difference, and the merits of Dharani (Total Retention) are inexhaustible. Hearing these things in these places, Tivrakara (The Fierce Giver) grants me resolution. As many Buddhas as there are sands in the Ganges River, all are seen at that time. Truly upholding this Sutra, all wishes can be quickly obtained. Entering the Dharma of the Buddhas' lands, one can teach and liberate according to the appropriate capacities. Constantly purifying the Buddhas' lands, there are no flaws or impurities in the Sangha. Asking about profound and subtle Dharma, this Sutra can know all. There is no more lust, and there are seven factors of enlightenment (Seven Bodhi Factors) in contemplation. Eighty billion Buddhas and others, Dharani (Total Retention) is given to all. Constantly dwell the mind, do not think of improper things, should not think, be careful not to think. Thinking or not thinking like this, the merits obtained later are immeasurable. One should always understand the matters of this Sutra, and be careful not to have doubts. Just as a person enters the sea, they will not ultimately say that treasures are difficult to obtain. Receiving the blessings, merits, and pleasures of gods and humans, such things are ultimately not far away. One should also quickly attain Buddhahood, therefore, one should not be separated from mindfulness. The Buddha told Sariputra (Foremost in Wisdom) that Bodhisattvas have four practices that enable them to quickly obtain the Dharani (Total Retention) Dharma. What are the four? First, to stay away from worldly love and desire. Second, not to speak of others' strengths and weaknesses, so that others cannot find fault with them. Third, when someone comes to ask for something, not to go against their wishes, not cherishing anything, and not regretting giving it away. Fourth, to be diligent day and night, constantly aspiring to seek all dharmas. These are the four practices. Sariputra (Foremost in Wisdom) Bodhisattvas who practice these can quickly obtain Dharani (Total Retention). The Buddha then spoke in verse: Stay away from many evils, leave lust, those who commit evil deeds will fall into hell. Without the calamities of the three poisons of greed, anger, and ignorance, one will not arise, and by giving up what one loves, one can obtain this Sutra. Do not be jealous of others, do not boast about one's family and relatives. Always treat all beings with an equal mind, and the body will be very upright. Always give up the pleasures that the body craves, and there will be no hatred or strife in the world. Not engaging in worldly affairs with others, one can quickly approach Dharani (Total Retention). -------------------------------------------------------------------------------- 于晨夜常精学 于外道无所冀 当作是求上法 陀邻尼自然现
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佛语舍利弗。菩萨有四事行。疾逮得是陀邻尼。何等为四。一者独在空闲处。二者住深法忍。三者若有馈遗不以喜。四者不爱惜躯命。何况财宝。是为四事舍利弗。菩萨行是疾逮得。陀邻尼佛尔时说偈言。 在空闲念正法 不轻慢于他人 生死境如戴火 得人身当作行 常持意在深忍 于财宝足而已 坐宗室起等意 不偏厚其种姓 但供养佛与法 住善力越世难 即毁形下须发 便得德入微妙 当知空及世事 以是故弃所有 愚行者贪财利 无戒忍及智慧 佛语舍利弗。菩萨复有四事行。疾得是陀邻尼。何等为四。一者有八品字。开入智慧解黠中。何等为八。一名为波。以一切着法使入空法中。二名为罗。如来若现相好不现相好。以法身入诸法中。三名为婆。若痴法黠法使入解慧法中。四名为迦。知诸殃罪所归趣使入功德福中。五名为阇。知生老病死即于是入无色中。六名为陀。视诸地世间皆空不惊怪入无愿中。七名为舍。休息诸法使入清凉法中。八名为叉。知一切法空是为八。复有四事。一者常思念八品字。二者若书是经当谛书之。三者若持是经当谛持之读至十五日。四者当如法行念八品字 现代汉语译本 于早晨和夜晚经常精进学习，对于外道没有任何期望。 应当这样寻求至上的佛法，陀邻尼（Dharani，总持）自然显现。 佛对舍利弗（Sariputra，智慧第一的佛陀弟子）说：‘菩萨有四种行为，能够迅速获得这种陀邻尼（Dharani，总持）。哪四种呢？一是独自在空闲的地方。二是安住于甚深的法忍之中。三是如果有人馈赠礼物，不因此而欢喜。四是不爱惜自己的身体和性命，更何况是财物。这就是四种行为，舍利弗（Sariputra，智慧第一的佛陀弟子），菩萨修行这些就能迅速获得陀邻尼（Dharani，总持）。’佛陀当时说了偈语： 在空闲处思念正法，不轻慢任何人。 把生死轮回的处境看作头顶着火，得到人身应当修行。 经常保持意念在甚深的法忍之中，对于财宝满足就可以了。 对待王族和平民百姓一视同仁，不偏袒自己的种姓。 只供养佛和佛法，安住于善的力量中超越世间的苦难。 立即剃除须发，就能获得功德进入微妙的境界。 应当知道空性和世间的事物，因此舍弃所有。 愚痴的人贪图财利，没有戒律、忍辱和智慧。 佛对舍利弗（Sariputra，智慧第一的佛陀弟子）说：‘菩萨还有四种行为，能够迅速获得这种陀邻尼（Dharani，总持）。哪四种呢？一是通达八品字，开启进入智慧的理解和聪慧之中。哪八个呢？第一个字是“波”（pa），用它使一切执着之法进入空法之中。第二个字是“罗”（ra），如来（Tathagata，佛的称号）无论是显现相好还是不显现相好，都用法身进入诸法之中。第三个字是“婆”（ba），用它使愚痴之法和聪慧之法进入理解智慧之法中。第四个字是“迦”（ka），知道各种灾殃罪过的归宿，使之进入功德福报之中。第五个字是“阇”（ja），知道生老病死，就从这里进入无色界中。第六个字是“陀”（da），看待各种地界世间都是空性的，不惊慌奇怪，进入无愿之中。第七个字是“舍”（sa），止息各种法，使之进入清凉之法中。第八个字是“叉”（ksa），知道一切法都是空性的，这就是八个字。’还有四件事：一是经常思念这八品字。二是如果书写这部经，应当认真地书写。三是如果受持这部经，应当认真地受持，读到十五日。四是应当如法修行，念诵这八品字。