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English version The dilapidated house is spared from burning, and no more rubble is collected by the spring pond. Those who attain the Four Fruits (Sotapanna, Sakadagami, Anagami, Arhat) are all worthy to be disciples of the Buddha, and those who cultivate the Three Learnings (sila, samadhi, prajna) can all comprehend the King of Sutras (the Lotus Sutra). The constant and the impermanent ultimately become the same; this is what is meant by manifesting adornment in the twin Sala trees. Therefore, I wholeheartedly take refuge and prostrate in reverence. (After the praise, kneel again, holding the incense burner, contemplate as usual, and confess the Five Repentances). With utmost sincerity, I repent. I and all sentient beings in the ten directions of the Dharma Realm, inherently possess the pure source of our own minds, endowed with the wondrously bright nature of all-knowing wisdom. Before the manifestation of the Thousand Suchnesses (such as suchness of appearance, suchness of nature, etc.), it is originally beyond the distinction of the sacred and the mundane. The Six Delusions (the six sense objects: form, sound, smell, taste, touch, and dharma) become the cause of karma, thus flowing into the cycle of birth and death. Therefore, it is like losing the jewel between the eyebrows and adding a film over the eyes. Without encountering a wise doctor like a clear mirror, one cannot comprehend the method of treatment with golden needles. What karmic conditions have caused me to plant good roots in past lives, so that I am born into the human realm in this life, encounter the teachings of Shakyamuni Buddha, and am able to join the Sangha of Bhikshus. However, because I have not been careful in upholding the precepts, it is difficult to achieve the qualities of the Path (the Thirty-seven Factors of Enlightenment). Regarding the discourse of the One Vehicle's ultimate meaning, I have not opened up true wisdom. Regarding the system of the Seven Assemblies (the seven types of offenses for Bhikshus) for preventing transgressions, I have often committed deep offenses. I nourish my body with impure things and act in accordance with ignorance. Like a leaky raft, I truly harbor the worry of drowning in the sea of suffering. Like an empty, magnificent house, I cannot receive the gift of entering the gate. Now, I humbly observe my faults and personally engage in repentance. Having revealed the root of my sins, I should purify and eliminate karmic obstacles. May the Buddha's compassion universally cover me, and the power of the Dharma secretly penetrate me, so I take refuge in the Buddha and will surely receive protection. Having repented, I wholeheartedly take refuge in the Triple Gem. With utmost sincerity, I beseech. The Buddhas of the ten directions equally realize the Land of Eternal Tranquil Light, each appearing in the world to save sentient beings. Having attained the fruit of enlightenment and subdued the demons, I earnestly request you to turn the Dharma wheel and widely liberate beings. The blossoming of the Udumbara flower, an auspicious sign, is rare to see, and the Buddha's lion-like roar is not easily heard. Even when the Buddhas manifest Nirvana according to circumstances, I beseech you with great compassion to extend your lifespan in the world. Having beseeched, I wholeheartedly take refuge in the Triple Gem. With utmost sincerity, I rejoice. Perfect penetration is already for opening the door of expedient means, and the Five Vehicles are all for converging into the One Vehicle. I sincerely rejoice in the meritorious deeds of body, speech, and mind of all practitioners in the past, present, and future. Even if one calls a yellow leaf gold, it is because the intention is good, and even if one builds a pagoda with sand, it can still create the cause for cultivating the Path.
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一切曾生嫉恚心 故兹悔过咸称赞 随喜已至心归命三宝。 至心回向。 畴昔与今诸福业 总将空慧悉融通 所作皆成四德因 不为再求三有果 庶汇若非同解脱 我心终未取菩提 万水唯朝大海宗 其犹回向无差别 回向已至心归命三宝。 至心发愿。 誓向此身修般若 常观我佛住泥洹 不离因缘所起心 即见空中无相体 若效雪山书树石 或于田里举筌蹄 普愿犹如妙吉祥 俱时明了如来性 发愿已至心归命三宝。 (右旋道场讽遗教经称扬佛号尽诚而退)。 释迦如来涅槃礼赞文 现代汉语译本 所有过去因嫉妒和嗔恨而产生的恶念，现在都诚心忏悔并赞美一切善行。 随喜功德后，一心归命三宝（佛、法、僧）。 至诚地回向。 过去和现在所积累的各种福德善业，全部用空性的智慧来融合贯通。 所做的一切都成为四德（常、乐、我、净）之因，不再是为了追求三有（欲有、色有、无色有）的果报。 希望一切众生都能一同解脱，否则我的心终究不会证得菩提（觉悟）。 就像万千河流最终都归向大海一样，所有的回向也都没有差别。 回向完毕后，一心归命三宝（佛、法、僧）。 至诚地发愿。 我发誓用此身来修习般若（智慧），时常观想我佛住在涅槃（寂灭）的境界。 不离因缘所生之心，就能见到空中无相的本体。 如果效仿雪山童子书写经文于树木石头之上，或者像在田野里设置捕鱼的工具一样。 普遍希望我能像文殊菩萨（妙吉祥）一样，同时明了如来（佛）的自性。 发愿完毕后，一心归命三宝（佛、法、僧）。 （右绕道场讽诵《遗教经》，称扬佛号，尽诚而退）。 释迦如来涅槃礼赞文
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English version All past thoughts of jealousy and hatred, I now sincerely repent and praise all good deeds. After rejoicing in merits, I wholeheartedly take refuge in the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha). Sincerely dedicate. All the merits and virtuous deeds accumulated in the past and present, I completely integrate and penetrate them with the wisdom of emptiness. May all that I do become the cause of the Four Virtues (permanence, bliss, self, purity), and no longer for seeking the fruits of the Three Realms (desire realm, form realm, formless realm). I hope that all beings can be liberated together, otherwise my mind will never attain Bodhi (enlightenment). Just as all rivers eventually flow into the ocean, all dedications are without difference. After dedicating, I wholeheartedly take refuge in the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha). Sincerely make a vow. I vow to cultivate Prajna (wisdom) with this body, and constantly contemplate my Buddha dwelling in the state of Nirvana (extinction). Without separating from the mind arising from conditions, one can see the formless essence in emptiness. If I imitate the Snow Mountain Hermit writing scriptures on trees and stones, or like setting up fishing tools in the fields. May I universally be like Manjushri Bodhisattva (Wonderful Auspiciousness), and simultaneously understand the self-nature of the Tathagata (Buddha). After making the vow, I wholeheartedly take refuge in the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha). (Circumambulate the Dharma-place clockwise, recite the 'Sutra of the Buddha's Last Teaching', praise the Buddha's name, and sincerely withdraw). Eulogy on the Nirvana of Shakyamuni Tathagata --------------------------------------------------------------------------------