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大正藏第 47 册 No. 1957 略论安乐净土义 No. 1957 略论安乐净土义 释昙鸾撰 问曰：“安乐国于三界中，何界所摄？” 答曰：“如释论言：‘如斯净土，非三界所摄。’何以故？无欲故，非欲界；地居故，非色界；有形色故，非无色界。经曰：‘阿弥陀佛本行菩萨道时，作比丘，名曰法藏。于世自在王佛所，请问诸佛净土之行，时佛为说二百一十亿诸佛刹土，天人善恶，国土精粗，悉现与之。于时法藏菩萨，即于佛前，发弘誓大愿，取诸佛土。’于无量阿僧祇劫，如所发愿，行诸波罗蜜，万善圆满，成无上道。别业所得，非三界也。” 问曰：“安乐国有几种庄严，名为净土？” 答曰：“若依经据义，法藏菩萨四十八愿即是其事，寻赞可知，不复重序。若依《无量寿论》，以二种清净，摄二十九种庄严成就。二种清净者：一器世间清净、二是众生世间清净。 “器世间清净，有十七种庄严成就：一者、国土相胜过三界道。二者、其国广大，量如虚空，无有齐限。三者、从菩萨正道大慈悲出世善根所起。四者、清净光明圆满庄严。五者、备具第一珍宝性，出奇妙宝物。六者、洁净光明常照世间。七者、其国宝物柔软，触者适 现代汉语译本 No. 1957 略论安乐净土义 释昙鸾撰 问：‘安乐国在三界（欲界、色界、无色界）中，属于哪一界？’ 答：‘如《释论》所说：‘这样的净土，不属于三界所管辖。’为什么呢？因为它没有欲望，所以不是欲界；因为它是地居的，所以不是色界；因为它有形色，所以不是无色界。’经中说：‘阿弥陀佛（Amitabha）过去行菩萨道时，做比丘，名叫法藏（Dharmakara）。在世自在王佛（Lokesvararaja Buddha）那里，请问诸佛净土的修行方法，当时佛为他说了二百一十亿诸佛刹土的情况，包括天人善恶，国土的精妙和粗糙，都全部显现给他看。当时法藏菩萨，就在佛前，发下了弘大的誓愿，要摄取诸佛国土的优点。’经过无量阿僧祇劫（asamkhya kalpas），如他所发的誓愿，修行各种波罗蜜（paramita），万种善行圆满，成就无上道。这是别业所得，不属于三界。’ 问：‘安乐国有几种庄严，才能被称为净土？’ 答：‘如果依据经典和义理，法藏菩萨的四十八愿（forty-eight vows）就是这件事，查阅赞文就可以知道，不再重复叙述。如果依据《无量寿论》（Sukhavativyuha Sutra），用两种清净，来概括二十九种庄严成就。两种清净是：一、器世间清净；二、众生世间清净。 ‘器世间清净，有十七种庄严成就：一、国土的相状胜过三界。二、国土广大，量如虚空，没有边际。三、从菩萨正道大慈悲所生出的善根所产生。四、清净光明圆满庄严。五、具备第一等的珍宝，出产奇妙的宝物。六、洁净的光明常照世间。七、国土的宝物柔软，接触时感到舒适。
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English version No. 1957 A Brief Treatise on the Land of Bliss Written by Master Tanluan Question: 'In the Three Realms (desire realm, form realm, formless realm), which realm does the Land of Bliss belong to?' Answer: 'As stated in the Treatise: 'Such a Pure Land is not governed by the Three Realms.' Why? Because it is without desire, it is not the desire realm; because it is earth-dwelling, it is not the form realm; because it has form and color, it is not the formless realm.' The Sutra says: 'When Amitabha Buddha (Amitabha) was practicing the Bodhisattva path, he was a Bhiksu named Dharmakara (Dharmakara). At the place of Lokesvararaja Buddha (Lokesvararaja Buddha), he asked about the practices of the Pure Lands of all Buddhas. At that time, the Buddha spoke to him about the lands of two hundred and ten billion Buddhas, including the good and evil of gods and humans, and the exquisite and coarse qualities of the lands, all of which were shown to him. At that time, Bodhisattva Dharmakara, in front of the Buddha, made great vows to take the advantages of all Buddha lands.' After countless asamkhya kalpas (asamkhya kalpas), according to his vows, he practiced various paramitas (paramita), perfected all good deeds, and attained unsurpassed enlightenment. This is obtained through separate karma and does not belong to the Three Realms.' Question: 'How many kinds of adornments does the Land of Bliss have to be called a Pure Land?' Answer: 'If based on the Sutras and their meanings, the forty-eight vows (forty-eight vows) of Bodhisattva Dharmakara are precisely this matter. It can be understood by consulting the praises, so I will not repeat them. If based on the Sukhavativyuha Sutra (Sukhavativyuha Sutra), twenty-nine kinds of adornment achievements are summarized by two kinds of purity: first, the purity of the receptacle world; second, the purity of the sentient beings' world.' 'The purity of the receptacle world has seventeen kinds of adornment achievements: first, the characteristics of the land surpass the Three Realms. Second, the land is vast, its measure like empty space, without limits. Third, it arises from the roots of goodness born from the Bodhisattva's correct path of great compassion. Fourth, it is adorned with pure light and perfect completeness. Fifth, it is fully equipped with the finest treasures, producing wondrous jewels. Sixth, its clean light constantly illuminates the world. Seventh, the treasures of the land are soft, providing comfort upon touch.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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悦，生于胜乐。八者、千万宝华，庄严池沼，宝殿、宝楼阁种种宝树，杂色光明影纳世界，无量宝网覆虚空，四面悬铃，常吐法音。九者、于虚空中，自然常雨天华、天衣、天香，庄严普熏。十者、佛慧光明，照除痴闇。十一者、梵声开悟，远闻十方。十二者、阿弥陀佛无上法王，善力住持。十三者、从如来净华所化生。十四者、爱乐佛法味，禅三昧为食。十五者、永离身心诸苦，受乐无间。十六者、乃至不闻二乘、女人、根缺之名。十七者、众生有所欲乐，随心称意，无不满足。如是等十七种，是名器世间清净。 “众生世间清净，有十二种庄严成就：一者、无量大珍宝王微妙华台，以为佛座。二者、无量相好，无量光明，庄严佛身。三者、佛无量辩才，应机说法，具足清白，令人乐闻，闻者必悟解，言不虚说。四者、佛真如智慧，犹如虚空，照了诸法总相别相，心无分别。五者、天人不动众，广大庄严。譬如须弥山，映显四大海，法王相具足。六者、成就无上果，尚无能及，况复过者。七者、为天人丈夫、调御师，大众恭敬围绕。如师子王，师子围绕。八者、佛本愿力庄严、住持诸功德，遇者无空过，能令速满足一切功德海。未证净心菩萨，毕竟得证平等法身，与净心菩萨，与上地菩萨，毕竟同得寂灭平等 现代汉语译本 悦，生于胜乐（Sukhavati）。八者，千万宝华，庄严池沼，宝殿、宝楼阁种种宝树，杂色光明影纳世界，无量宝网覆虚空，四面悬铃，常吐法音。九者，于虚空中，自然常雨天华、天衣、天香，庄严普熏。十者，佛慧光明，照除痴闇。十一者，梵声开悟，远闻十方。十二者，阿弥陀佛（Amitabha Buddha）无上法王，善力住持。十三者，从如来净华所化生。十四者，爱乐佛法味，禅三昧（Dhyana Samadhi）为食。十五者，永离身心诸苦，受乐无间。十六者，乃至不闻二乘（声闻、缘觉）、女人、根缺之名。十七者，众生有所欲乐，随心称意，无不满足。如是等十七种，是名器世间清净。 众生世间清净，有十二种庄严成就：一者，无量大珍宝王微妙华台，以为佛座。二者，无量相好，无量光明，庄严佛身。三者，佛无量辩才，应机说法，具足清白，令人乐闻，闻者必悟解，言不虚说。四者，佛真如智慧，犹如虚空，照了诸法总相别相，心无分别。五者，天人不动众，广大庄严。譬如须弥山（Mount Sumeru），映显四大海，法王相具足。六者，成就无上果，尚无能及，况复过者。七者，为天人丈夫、调御师，大众恭敬围绕。如师子王，师子围绕。八者，佛本愿力庄严、住持诸功德，遇者无空过，能令速满足一切功德海。未证净心菩萨，毕竟得证平等法身，与净心菩萨，与上地菩萨，毕竟同得寂灭平等。
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English version 'Joy, born in Sukhavati (Land of Bliss). Eighth, countless precious flowers adorn ponds, with jeweled palaces, pavilions, and various jeweled trees, variegated light illuminating the world, immeasurable jeweled nets covering the void, bells hanging on all four sides, constantly emitting Dharma sounds. Ninth, in the void, heavenly flowers, heavenly garments, and heavenly incense naturally rain down, adorning and pervading everywhere. Tenth, the light of Buddha's wisdom illuminates and dispels the darkness of ignorance. Eleventh, the Brahma sound awakens and is heard far and wide in the ten directions. Twelfth, Amitabha Buddha (The Buddha of Immeasurable Light), the supreme Dharma King, upholds with virtuous power. Thirteenth, born from the pure lotus flowers manifested by the Tathagata (Thus Come One). Fourteenth, delighting in the taste of the Buddha's Dharma, taking Dhyana Samadhi (meditative absorption) as food. Fifteenth, forever free from all suffering of body and mind, experiencing uninterrupted joy. Sixteenth, not even hearing the names of the Two Vehicles (Shravakas and Pratyekabuddhas), women, or those with incomplete faculties. Seventeenth, whatever beings desire and enjoy, it is fulfilled according to their wishes, without exception. These seventeen aspects are called the purity of the vessel world.' 'The purity of the sentient beings' world has twelve kinds of adornments and accomplishments: First, immeasurable great precious jewel king's subtle flower platform is used as the Buddha's seat. Second, immeasurable marks and characteristics, immeasurable light, adorn the Buddha's body. Third, the Buddha's immeasurable eloquence, speaking Dharma according to the occasion, is complete and pure, pleasing to hear, and those who hear it will surely understand, the words are not spoken in vain. Fourth, the Buddha's Suchness wisdom is like the void, illuminating the total and individual characteristics of all dharmas, the mind without discrimination. Fifth, the immovable assembly of gods and humans is vast and adorned. Like Mount Sumeru (the central world-mountain), reflecting and illuminating the four great oceans, the Dharma King's appearance is complete. Sixth, having achieved the unsurpassed fruit, there is none who can reach it, let alone surpass it. Seventh, being a tamer of gods, humans, and heroes, the assembly respectfully surrounds him. Like a lion king, surrounded by lions. Eighth, the Buddha's original vow power adorns and upholds all merits, those who encounter it will not pass in vain, and can quickly fulfill the ocean of all merits. Bodhisattvas who have not yet attained pure mind will ultimately attain the equal Dharma body, and together with pure-minded Bodhisattvas, and upper-level Bodhisattvas, will ultimately attain the same extinction and equality.' --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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。九者、安乐国诸菩萨众，身不动摇而遍至十方，种种应化，如实修行，常作佛事。十者、如是菩萨应化身，一切时不前、不后，一心、一念放大光明，悉能遍至十方世界，教化众生，种种方便，修行所成，灭除一切众生苦恼。十一者、是等菩萨于一切世界无余，照诸佛大会无余，广大无量供养、恭敬、赞叹诸佛如来功德。十二者、是诸菩萨于十方一切世界无三宝处，住持、庄严佛、法、僧宝功德大海，遍示令解，如实修行。如是等法王八种庄严功德成就，如是菩萨四种庄严功德成就，是名众生世间清净。 “安乐国土具如是等二十九种庄严功德成就，故名净土。” 问曰：“生安乐土者，凡有几品辈？有几因缘？” 答曰：“《无量寿经》中，唯有三辈：上、中、下；《无量寿观经》中，一品又分为上、中、下，三三而九，合为九品。今依傍《无量寿经》为赞，且据此经作三品论之。 “上辈生者，有五因缘：一者、舍家离欲，而作沙门。二者、发无上菩提心。三者、一向专念无量寿佛。四者、修诸功德。五者、愿生安乐国。具此因缘，临命终时，无量寿佛与诸大众现其人前，即便随佛，往生安乐，于七宝华中，自然化生，住不退转，智慧勇猛，神通自在。 “中辈生者，有七因缘 现代汉语译本 九、安乐国（Sukhavati）的诸位菩萨众，身体不动摇而遍至十方世界，以种种应化之身，如实修行，常行佛事。 十、这些菩萨的应化身，在任何时候都不滞前、不落后，一心一念之间放大光明，悉能遍至十方世界，教化众生，以种种方便，依修行所成，灭除一切众生的苦恼。 十一、这些菩萨于一切世界无有遗余，照耀诸佛大会无有遗余，以广大无量的供养、恭敬、赞叹诸佛如来（Tathagata）的功德。 十二、这些菩萨于十方一切世界没有三宝（佛、法、僧）之处，住持、庄严佛、法、僧宝的功德大海，普遍示现令众生理解，如实修行。像这样法王（Dharma Raja）的八种庄严功德成就，像这样菩萨的四种庄严功德成就，这叫做众生世间的清净。 ‘安乐国土（Sukhavati）具有像这样的二十九种庄严功德成就，所以叫做净土。’ 问：‘往生安乐国土（Sukhavati）者，大致有几品辈？有几种因缘？’ 答：‘《无量寿经》（Larger Sutra of Immeasurable Life）中，只有三辈：上、中、下；《无量寿观经》（Contemplation Sutra of Immeasurable Life）中，一品又分为上、中、下，三三得九，合为九品。现在依傍《无量寿经》（Larger Sutra of Immeasurable Life）来赞述，且根据此经作三品论述。 ‘上辈往生者，有五种因缘：一、舍家离欲，而出家为沙门（Shramana）。二、发无上菩提心（Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi-citta）。三、一向专念无量寿佛（Amitayus Buddha）。四、修诸功德。五、愿生安乐国（Sukhavati）。具备这些因缘，临命终时，无量寿佛（Amitayus Buddha）与诸大众显现在其人面前，此人便跟随佛，往生安乐国（Sukhavati），于七宝莲花中，自然化生，住于不退转之地，智慧勇猛，神通自在。 ‘中辈往生者，有七种因缘：