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English version The Transformation of Divine Powers 'Now requesting the teaching's purpose, bestowing upon them the wisdom of 'well done!' 'The sutra says, 'At that time, the World Honored One again entered the Samadhi of the King of Joy, up to 'sādhu' and so on.' This is the joyful heart of the Tathagata (Tathāgata，如来). The commentary explains: 'Coming out from the previous Samadhi and entering this Samadhi of the King of Joy again, hence the term 'again entering.' The meaning of Samaya (Samaya，誓言), which signifies 'holding,' has been explained above. The secret mantra says 'Vajra-sādhu (Vajra-sādhu，金刚善哉),' which is correctly translated as 'Diamond Well Done.' This sound and phrase universally blesses, thus able to destroy the non-virtuous and enter into virtuous qualities. Those who were not joyful all become joyful, hence it is called 'Diamond Well Done.' This wisdom of 'well done' is extremely firm.' 'The sutra says, 'When speaking this secret mantra, up to the events of divine transformation and so on.' This is the aspect of secret divine transformation. The conduct within this is entirely like the method of Samantabhadra's (Samantabhadra，普贤) contemplation.' 'The sutra says, 'Because of extreme joy, Vajrasattva (Vajrasattva，金刚萨埵) up to the fruit of Siddhi (Siddhi，成就) and so on.' This is now requesting the teaching's purpose. The aspects of entering and exiting within it have all been explained previously. The phrase 'unsurpassed, joyful, and supreme flavor' refers to those dwelling in emptiness, the foolish and inferior. The Tathagata skillfully manifests this aspect of wisdom, causing joy to arise in each of their categories. Because of joy, they obtain extraordinary blessings. Because of this cause and condition, they are able to enter the ocean of the Tathagata's treasury of merit. This is the flavor of all Buddhas, hence it is called 'unsurpassed, joyful, and supreme flavor.' 'The sutra says, 'With diamond joy, bestowing upon them up to the end of the verse and so on.' This is bestowing upon them the wisdom of 'well done.' It means that this Bodhisattva has obtained the wisdom of empowerment. This wisdom of empowerment is born from the heart of the Buddha Samantabhadra Vajra. Because there is no regressing or abiding aspect, it is called 'Diamond Joy.' Because of the Buddha's blessing, the verse is spoken. As the sutra says, it can be understood. The titles below should be understood according to the above. Next, it concludes that the four Bodhisattvas above are all in the diamond direction within the Vajra family. The retinue of Akshobhya (Akshobhya，不动佛) Buddha are all called the Great Samaya Sattvas of all Tathagatas. It means that these four Bodhisattvas dwell in the eastern Vajra realm, before, after, left, and right of the immovable Tathagata. Having manifested divine transformations within the Bodhi wheel, they surround and abide. This is called the diamond wheel of the four wisdom aspects of Bodhi of all Tathagatas. This Bodhi wheel pervades the entire Dharma realm. Alike yet different, it is purely adorned with the aspect of diamond. Inner and outer offerings --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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养及四摄等皆于其中严持而住。所以此经先东方者。谓起作之初门应物之源序故。诸佛说法先照东方次及余方。如日初出东方先明次照余方一切皆明。又如四洲众生但日出处皆呼为东。东者最初之义。非世方分之称也。此金刚菩提三昧亦复如是。欲入佛法海者皆从此入。便以智入如来境界。此金刚三昧能破坏非法。能成就正法能除灭障碍。能坚牢法界。以无碍智运转观察。无前无后。入此金刚法界相妙庄严藏如前所说令其成就。既成就已复入如来虚空藏三昧。下次第说。 为报佛恩祖德谨开印板传之来叶矣。 正应四年(辛卯)七月十八日 沙门庆贺 高野山于往生院 宝藏院开板之 现代汉语译本： 供养以及四摄（布施、爱语、利行、同事）等菩萨行，都在这部经中严格地受持和安住。这部经为什么先说东方呢？因为东方是发起修行的最初之门，是应机说法的根源，是开端的次序。诸佛说法总是先照亮东方，然后才照亮其他方位。就像太阳初升时，东方先明亮，然后照亮其他方位，一切都明亮起来。又如四大洲的众生，都把太阳升起的地方称为东方。东方是最初的意义，不是世俗方位划分的称谓。这部《金刚菩提三昧经》也是这样，想要进入佛法大海的人，都要从此进入，便能以智慧进入如来的境界。这部金刚三昧能破坏非法，能成就正法，能除灭障碍，能坚牢法界，以无碍的智慧运转观察，无前无后。进入这金刚法界，其相貌微妙庄严，如前面所说，令其成就。已经成就之后，再进入如来虚空藏三昧，下面会依次解说。 为了报答佛恩和祖师的恩德，谨此开启印版，流传给后世。 正应四年（辛卯）七月十八日 沙门庆贺 于高野山往生院 宝藏院开板
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English version: Offerings and the Four Embracing Dharmas (giving, kind speech, beneficial action, and cooperation) are all strictly upheld and dwell within this sutra. Why does this sutra mention the East first? Because the East is the initial gate for initiating practice, the source of responding to beings' needs, and the order of commencement. When Buddhas preach the Dharma, they always illuminate the East first, and then illuminate the other directions. Just as when the sun rises, the East is bright first, and then it illuminates the other directions, and everything becomes bright. Furthermore, like the sentient beings of the four continents, they all call the place where the sun rises the East. The East is the meaning of the beginning, not a term for worldly directional divisions. This *Vajra Bodhi Samadhi Sutra* is also like this. Those who wish to enter the ocean of the Buddha Dharma must enter from here, and then they can enter the realm of the Tathagata with wisdom. This Vajra Samadhi can destroy non-Dharma, can accomplish the True Dharma, can eliminate obstacles, and can solidify the Dharma Realm, operating and observing with unobstructed wisdom, without before or after. Entering this Vajra Dharma Realm, its appearance is subtly adorned, as mentioned before, causing it to be accomplished. After it has been accomplished, one then enters the Tathagata's Akasagarbha Samadhi (Samadhi of the Treasury of Space), which will be explained in order below. In order to repay the kindness of the Buddha and the virtue of the Patriarchs, I respectfully open the printing plate to transmit it to future generations. July 18th, the 4th year of Shoo-o (Shinbo) Shramana Keiga At Ojo-in (Temple of Rebirth) on Mount Koya Printed at Hozoin (Treasure House Temple) --------------------------------------------------------------------------------