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English version: This is called profound mind (deep mind). 'Furthermore, profound mind arises from seeds, like milk and all other white dharmas (referring to good and pure dharmas), cultivating good dharmas in accordance with conditions, this is called profound mind. Furthermore, profound mind is like something that has been rolled up for a long time; even if it is temporarily stretched out, it will return to its original state when released. Profound mind is also like this; it acts according to its original causes and continues as before, neither exactly the same nor exactly different, this is called profound mind. Furthermore, studying and learning white dharmas is called profound mind. Furthermore, cultivating all good root dharmas, achieving the great Nirvana dharma that neither diminishes nor increases, is called profound mind.' Question: 'As the Vimalakirti Nirdesa Sutra says, Bodhisattva-Mahasattvas cultivate immeasurable practices and have immeasurable minds. What actions does this profound mind initiate?' Answer: 'This profound mind can initiate all practices that seek Buddha-bodhi (Buddha's enlightenment), this is called profound mind. Why? Because this profound mind generates all the causes of bodhi and increases all meritorious powers, like Śīla (moral discipline). What does this illustrate? Just as a person who upholds precepts obtains the good root Śīla, all good dharmas with immeasurable differences are called Śīla, and the accomplishment of body, speech, and mind is called Śīla. Why? Because the actions of body, speech, and mind are the foundation of all good dharmas. Profound mind is also like this; it is the cause of Buddha-bodhi and the foundation of all good practices. Therefore, in the Gaya-sirsa Sutra, the Moon Pure Light Virtue Deva asked Manjushri: 'What is the foundation of the profound pure mind of Bodhisattva-Mahasattvas?' Manjushri replied: 'Deva! The profound pure mind of Bodhisattva-Mahasattvas has anuttarā-samyak-saṃbodhi (the mind of unsurpassed, complete, and perfect enlightenment) as its foundation.' For this reason, the profound mind mentioned in this Sutra has the bodhi mind as its foundation. As the Vajra-guhya Sutra says, the merits of the profound mind of Bodhisattva-Mahasattvas do not deceive the world, therefore it is said to be the cause of bodhi, it should be known.' Question: 'In what sense can it be said that a Bodhisattva has achieved profound mind?' Answer: 'Because all that should be subdued cannot move him.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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明何义？以种种苦恼不能动转一切菩萨求菩提心，彼时菩萨名为成就深心应知。 “又诸菩萨他身乐心有力降伏自身乐心故。此明何义？以彼菩萨自求乐心，为与他乐深心降伏，彼时菩萨名为成就深心应知。 “又成就深心者，以至究竟故。此明何义？以依深心下中上法次第增长，乃至毕竟坚固名为成就深心应知。 “又成就深心者，以起难舍能舍心故。此明何义？若诸菩萨修行檀等难行布施，深心发起修行等心，彼时菩萨名为成就深心应知。如《圣者无尽意经》中说：‘以头施等难舍能舍。’名为成就深心应知。 “又成就深心者，以能降伏悭嫉等心故。此明何义？以诸菩萨得毕竟成就深心，能降伏悭嫉等菩提道相违法，彼时菩萨名为成就深心应知。如《圣者无尽意经》中说：‘大德舍利弗！诸菩萨深心者，降伏嫉妒教化悭嫉众生故。’如是等名为成就深心应知。 “又成就深心者，以因果不尽故。此明何义？以诸菩萨深心因果无尽，彼时名为柔软菩萨应知。因不尽者，修行广大无量无边故。果不尽者，一切佛法无量无边，以不断绝三宝因故。又《无尽意经》中说：‘菩萨深心修行施等，以其能舍一切物故，是名菩萨成就修行。’如是等。又言：‘大德舍利弗！诸佛如来十力四无所 现代汉语译本 ‘何为“明”？’以种种苦恼不能动摇一切菩萨寻求菩提之心，此时的菩萨被称为成就深心，应当知晓。 ‘又，诸菩萨因为他人身心的快乐，而有力地降伏自身追求快乐的心。’这说明什么？因为这些菩萨将自己追求快乐的心，用给予他人快乐的深心来降伏，此时的菩萨被称为成就深心，应当知晓。 ‘又，成就深心的人，是因为达到了究竟的缘故。’这说明什么？因为依靠深心，按照下、中、上法的次第增长，乃至最终达到坚固，这被称为成就深心，应当知晓。 ‘又，成就深心的人，是因为生起了难以舍弃却能舍弃的心。’这说明什么？如果诸位菩萨修行布施等难行的布施，深心发起修行等等的心，此时的菩萨被称为成就深心，应当知晓。如《圣者无尽意经》（Arya Akshayamati Sutra）中所说：‘以头施舍等难以舍弃的都能舍弃。’这被称为成就深心，应当知晓。 ‘又，成就深心的人，是因为能够降伏悭吝、嫉妒等心。’这说明什么？因为诸位菩萨得到毕竟成就的深心，能够降伏悭吝、嫉妒等与菩提道相违背的事物，此时的菩萨被称为成就深心，应当知晓。如《圣者无尽意经》（Arya Akshayamati Sutra）中所说：‘大德舍利弗（Sariputra）！诸位菩萨的深心，是为了降伏嫉妒，教化悭吝、嫉妒的众生。’像这样等等，被称为成就深心，应当知晓。 ‘又，成就深心的人，是因为因果不会穷尽。’这说明什么？因为诸位菩萨的深心因果没有穷尽，此时被称为柔软菩萨，应当知晓。因不会穷尽，是因为修行广大无量无边的缘故。果不会穷尽，是因为一切佛法无量无边，因为不会断绝三宝（Triratna）之因的缘故。又，《无尽意经》（Akshayamati Sutra）中说：‘菩萨深心修行布施等等，因为他们能够舍弃一切事物，这被称为菩萨成就修行。’像这样等等。又说：‘大德舍利弗（Sariputra）！诸佛如来的十力（Dasabala）、四无所畏（catu vaiśāradyāni）……’
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English version ‘What is meant by 'clarity'?’ It means that all Bodhisattvas' minds seeking Bodhi (Enlightenment) cannot be moved by various sufferings. At that time, the Bodhisattva is known as having achieved profound mind. ‘Furthermore, Bodhisattvas powerfully subdue their own minds seeking pleasure because of the happiness of others' bodies and minds.’ What does this mean? It means that these Bodhisattvas subdue their own minds seeking pleasure with a profound mind that gives happiness to others. At that time, the Bodhisattva is known as having achieved profound mind. ‘Furthermore, one who has achieved profound mind is so because they have reached the ultimate.’ What does this mean? It means that relying on profound mind, one gradually increases according to the lower, middle, and upper Dharmas (teachings), until ultimately reaching firmness. This is known as having achieved profound mind. ‘Furthermore, one who has achieved profound mind is so because they have generated the mind to relinquish what is difficult to relinquish.’ What does this mean? If Bodhisattvas practice difficult-to-perform giving, such as generosity, and the profound mind generates the mind to practice, etc., at that time, the Bodhisattva is known as having achieved profound mind. As it is said in the *Arya Akshayamati Sutra* (Holy Inexhaustible Intent Sutra): ‘Being able to give up what is difficult to give up, such as giving one's head.’ This is known as having achieved profound mind. ‘Furthermore, one who has achieved profound mind is so because they are able to subdue stinginess, jealousy, and other such minds.’ What does this mean? It means that because Bodhisattvas have attained the ultimately accomplished profound mind, they are able to subdue stinginess, jealousy, and other things that are contrary to the path of Bodhi (Enlightenment). At that time, the Bodhisattva is known as having achieved profound mind. As it is said in the *Arya Akshayamati Sutra* (Holy Inexhaustible Intent Sutra): ‘Great Virtue Sariputra (Sariputra)! The profound mind of Bodhisattvas is for subduing jealousy and teaching stingy and jealous beings.’ Such things are known as having achieved profound mind. ‘Furthermore, one who has achieved profound mind is so because cause and effect are inexhaustible.’ What does this mean? It means that because the cause and effect of the profound mind of Bodhisattvas are inexhaustible, at that time, they are known as gentle Bodhisattvas. The cause is inexhaustible because they practice extensively, immeasurably, and boundlessly. The effect is inexhaustible because all Buddha-Dharma (teachings) are immeasurable and boundless, and because the cause of the Three Jewels (Triratna) is not cut off. Furthermore, the *Akshayamati Sutra* (Inexhaustible Intent Sutra) says: ‘Bodhisattvas practice giving, etc., with profound mind, because they are able to give up all things. This is called Bodhisattvas achieving practice.’ Such things, etc. It also says: ‘Great Virtue Sariputra (Sariputra)! The Ten Powers (Dasabala) and Four Fearlessnesses (catu vaiśāradyāni) of the Tathagatas (Buddhas)…’ --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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畏十八不共法，略说乃至一切佛法皆不可尽，是故深心亦不可尽。’以修行果不可尽故，故言菩萨成就深心。 “又成就深心者，依此经说应知，以此经中说：‘弥勒！若菩萨摩诃萨闻赞叹佛及毁呰佛，其心毕竟于阿耨多罗三藐三菩提坚固不动，如是若闻赞叹法僧毁呰法僧亦复如是。’菩萨如是如实见知十二因缘，即知诸佛如来法身，于三宝中成坚固心，以得无漏智毕竟深心故，一切外道诸魔怨敌不能退转，是故菩萨成就深心。” 问曰：“以何义故，先说深心次说修行？” 答曰：“以彼修行是证智因故。此明何义？以修行心能与深心作证因故、以起大慈大悲心故，此心即是护持佛果应知，而彼深心不可得见。以依深心故，眼耳等识于境界中不能发起损害等心，为利益他离杀等行示现彼心，以是义故说深心后次说修行应知。又复示现次第义故。此明何义？一切诸法应当如是次第生故，先说深心后说修行。” 问曰：“云何修行义？” 答曰：“为利益他起不损害深心身口意业，摄自利行及利他行，是名修行。” 问曰：“云何菩萨成就修行？” 答曰：“以不共外道、声闻、辟支佛故。此明何义？以诸外道求世间乐修善业道，贪着世间乐果报故，所修诸行成世间果，以 现代汉语译本：‘畏十八不共法（Buddha's eighteen unshared properties），略说乃至一切佛法都不可穷尽，因此深心（profound mind）也不可穷尽。’因为修行果报不可穷尽的缘故，所以说菩萨成就深心。 ‘又成就深心的人，应当依据此经所说来理解，因为此经中说：‘弥勒（Maitreya）！如果菩萨摩诃萨（Bodhisattva-Mahāsattva）听闻赞叹佛以及毁谤佛，他的心对于阿耨多罗三藐三菩提（Anuttarā-Samyak-Saṃbodhi，无上正等正觉）毕竟坚固不动摇，像这样如果听闻赞叹法（Dharma）僧（Sangha）以及毁谤法僧也是如此。’菩萨像这样如实地见知十二因缘（Twelve links of dependent origination），就知晓诸佛如来（Tathāgata）的法身（Dharmakāya），在三宝（Three Jewels）中成就坚固的心，因为得到无漏智（wisdom free from outflows）毕竟深心的缘故，一切外道（non-Buddhist religions）诸魔（demons）怨敌不能使之退转，因此菩萨成就深心。’ 问：‘因为什么缘故，先说深心再说修行？’ 答：‘因为那修行是证得智慧的原因。这说明什么意义？因为修行之心能够与深心作为证悟之因，因为生起大慈大悲心（great loving-kindness and great compassion）的缘故，此心就是护持佛果（Buddhahood）应当知晓，而那深心不可得见。因为依靠深心的缘故，眼耳等识在境界中不能发起损害等心，为了利益他人远离杀生等行为示现那深心，因为这个缘故说深心后接着说修行应当知晓。又为了示现次第的意义。这说明什么意义？一切诸法应当像这样次第产生，所以先说深心后说修行。’ 问：‘什么是修行的意义？’ 答：‘为了利益他人发起不损害的深心身口意业，摄取自利行以及利他行，这叫做修行。’ 问：‘菩萨如何成就修行？’ 答：‘因为不与外道、声闻（Śrāvaka，声闻乘）、辟支佛（Pratyekabuddha，缘觉乘）相同。’这说明什么意义？因为诸外道寻求世间快乐修习善业道，贪着世间快乐的果报，所以修习的诸种行为成就世间的果报，因为
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English version: 'Fearing the eighteen unshared properties (Buddha's eighteen unshared properties), briefly speaking, even all the Buddha-Dharma (Buddha's teachings) cannot be exhausted, therefore the profound mind (profound mind) also cannot be exhausted.' Because the fruits of practice cannot be exhausted, it is said that a Bodhisattva achieves a profound mind. 'Furthermore, one who achieves a profound mind should understand according to what is said in this sutra, because in this sutra it says: 'Maitreya (Maitreya)! If a Bodhisattva-Mahāsattva (Bodhisattva-Mahāsattva) hears praise of the Buddha and disparagement of the Buddha, his mind will ultimately be firm and unmoving towards Anuttarā-Samyak-Saṃbodhi (Anuttarā-Samyak-Saṃbodhi, unsurpassed complete enlightenment), just as it is if he hears praise of the Dharma (Dharma) and Sangha (Sangha) and disparagement of the Dharma and Sangha.' The Bodhisattva, in this way, truly sees and knows the twelve links of dependent origination (Twelve links of dependent origination), and thus knows the Dharmakāya (Dharmakāya, Dharma body) of all Buddhas Tathāgatas (Tathāgata), and achieves a firm mind in the Three Jewels (Three Jewels), because he has obtained the profound mind of wisdom free from outflows (wisdom free from outflows), all non-Buddhist religions (non-Buddhist religions), demons (demons), and enemies cannot cause him to regress, therefore the Bodhisattva achieves a profound mind.' Question: 'For what reason is profound mind spoken of first and then practice?' Answer: 'Because that practice is the cause of attaining wisdom. What meaning does this clarify? Because the mind of practice can serve as the cause of realizing profound mind, because of arising great loving-kindness and great compassion (great loving-kindness and great compassion), this mind is what should be known as protecting the fruit of Buddhahood (Buddhahood), and that profound mind cannot be seen. Because relying on profound mind, the consciousnesses of the eyes, ears, etc., cannot give rise to harmful thoughts in the realm of objects, and in order to benefit others, they demonstrate that mind by abstaining from killing, etc. For this reason, it should be known that practice is spoken of after profound mind. Furthermore, it is to demonstrate the meaning of sequence. What meaning does this clarify? All dharmas should arise in this sequence, therefore profound mind is spoken of first and then practice.' Question: 'What is the meaning of practice?' Answer: 'For the sake of benefiting others, to generate a profound mind, body, speech, and mind karma that does not harm, encompassing self-benefiting actions and other-benefiting actions, this is called practice.' Question: 'How does a Bodhisattva achieve practice?' Answer: 'Because it is not shared with non-Buddhists, Śrāvakas (Śrāvaka, Hearers), and Pratyekabuddhas (Pratyekabuddha, Solitary Buddhas).' What meaning does this clarify? Because non-Buddhists seek worldly pleasures and cultivate paths of good karma, clinging to the fruits of worldly pleasures, therefore the various practices they cultivate achieve worldly fruits, because --------------------------------------------------------------------------------