T03n0161_長壽王經

大正藏第 03 冊 No. 0161 長壽王經

No. 161 [No. 152(10)]

長壽王經

僧祐錄雲安公失譯經人名今附西晉錄

聞如是：

一時，佛在舍衛國祇樹給孤獨園。是時，佛告諸比丘：「昔有菩薩為大國王，名曰長壽；王有太子，名曰長生。王治國以政，刀杖之惱不加吏民，風雨時節五穀豐熟。有鄰國王治行暴虐，不修正治國民貧困，謂傍臣曰：『我聞長壽王國去是不遠，熾饒豐樂，而無兵革之備。我欲往彼攻奪其國，為可得不？』傍臣對曰：『大善！』遂興兵，而行到長壽王國界。

「界上吏民走行白王曰：『彼貪王興兵而來，欲攻明王之國，唯愿備豫。』長壽王召其群臣，而告之曰：『彼所以來者，但貪我國人民倉谷珍寶耳。若與其戰，必傷吾民。夫諍國殺民，吾不為也。』群臣曰：『臣等皆曉習戰法，必能勝彼，不使明王之兵為彼所侵也。』王曰：『若我勝彼，即有死傷。彼兵、我民俱惜壽命，愛我害彼，賢者不為也。』群臣不聽，留王于宮，乃自相與于外發兵，出往界上逆而距之。

「長壽王乃謂其太子曰：『彼貪我國，故來攻我。今群臣以我故，欲逆而距之。夫兩敵相向，必有缺傷，今欲與汝俱委國亡去

現代漢語譯本 《長壽王經》 僧祐的記錄說，安公所譯的經書失去了譯者的名字，現在附在西晉的記錄中。 我聽聞是這樣的： 一時，佛陀在舍衛國的祇樹給孤獨園。當時，佛陀告訴眾比丘：『過去有一位菩薩，作為大國王，名叫長壽；國王有一個太子，名叫長生。國王治理國家以仁政，不以刀杖加害官吏和百姓，風調雨順，五穀豐收。有一個鄰國的國王，治理國家暴虐，不施行正道，導致百姓貧困。他對手下的大臣說：』我聽說長壽王國離這裡不遠，非常富饒，而且沒有兵備。我想去攻打併奪取他們的國家，可以嗎？『大臣回答說：』太好了！『於是就興兵，前往長壽王國的邊境。 邊境上的官吏和百姓跑去稟告國王說：』那個貪婪的國王興兵前來，想要攻打我們英明的國王的國家，希望您早做準備。『長壽王召集他的大臣，告訴他們說：』他們之所以來，只是貪圖我國的人民、糧倉、珍寶罷了。如果和他們交戰，必定會傷害我的百姓。爭奪國家而殺害百姓，我不會做這種事。『大臣們說：』我們都精通戰法，一定能戰勝他們，不會讓明王的軍隊被他們侵犯。『國王說：』如果我戰勝了他們，就會有死傷。他們的士兵和我的百姓都珍惜生命，愛護自己而傷害別人，賢明的人是不會這樣做的。『大臣們不聽，把國王留在宮中，就自己在外發兵，到邊境去抵禦敵人。 長壽王就對他的太子說：』他們貪圖我國，所以來攻打我們。現在大臣們因為我的緣故，想要去抵禦他們。兩軍對壘，必定會有損傷，現在我想和你一起放棄國家逃走。『

English version The Sutra of King Long-Life Sengyou's record states that the sutra translated by An Gong lost the name of the translator, and it is now attached to the record of the Western Jin Dynasty. Thus have I heard: At one time, the Buddha was in the Jeta Grove of Anathapindika in Shravasti. At that time, the Buddha told the monks: 'In the past, there was a Bodhisattva who was a great king named Long-Life; the king had a crown prince named Long-Birth. The king governed the country with benevolent policies, not harming officials and people with weapons, the weather was favorable, and the five grains were abundant. There was a neighboring king who governed the country tyrannically, not practicing the right path, causing the people to be impoverished. He said to his ministers: 'I heard that the kingdom of Long-Life is not far from here, very rich, and has no military preparations. I want to attack and seize their country, is it possible?' The ministers replied: 'Excellent!' So he raised troops and went to the border of the kingdom of Long-Life. The officials and people on the border ran to report to the king, saying: 'That greedy king has raised troops and come, wanting to attack the country of our wise king, we hope you will prepare early.' King Long-Life summoned his ministers and told them: 'The reason they come is just to covet our people, granaries, and treasures. If we fight with them, it will surely harm my people. I will not do such a thing as fighting for the country and killing the people.' The ministers said: 'We are all proficient in warfare, and we will surely defeat them, and will not let the wise king's army be invaded by them.' The king said: 'If I defeat them, there will be casualties. Their soldiers and my people all cherish life, loving themselves and harming others, a wise person would not do this.' The ministers did not listen, left the king in the palace, and went out to send troops to the border to resist the enemy. King Long-Life then said to his crown prince: 'They covet our country, so they come to attack us. Now the ministers, for my sake, want to resist them. When two armies face each other, there will surely be damage, now I want to abandon the country and flee with you.'

。』太子言：『諾。』即父子共逾城而出，幽隱山間。

「於是貪王遂入其國，募求長壽王金千斤、錢千萬。長壽王后日，出於道邊樹下坐。有遠方婆羅門來，亦息于樹下。問長壽王曰：『卿何處人？何緣在此？』王曰：『我此國中人也，偶來到此戲耳。』長壽王問婆羅門：『賢者從何所來？將欲所之？』婆羅門言：『我遠國貧鄙之道士，遙聞此國長壽王好喜佈施、周救貧羸，吾故遠來，欲從乞丐用自生活。不知王意於今云何？卿是國人，聽聞其意，於今何如？故肯佈施不也？』王默自念：『子用我故，故從遠來，值我失國，到無所得而當空去。甚可哀念。』

「於是，王乃垂淚，而謂婆羅門曰：『我即是長壽王也。有他國王前來攻我，我委國亡隱藏此間。今聞賢者故來相歸，值我空窮無以相副，將奈之何？』兩人相向，哽咽啼泣。王曰：『我聞新王慕我甚重，卿以我頭往，可得重賞。』婆羅門曰：『遙聞大王周救一切，故來乞丐，庶得幾微以養余命。值王失國，自我薄福，今教斷頭不敢承命。』王曰：『卿故遠來欲有所得，遇我睏乏，無以相副。且人生世皆當趣死，吾等當死，愿以身相惠，何為辭讓之也？今若不取，後有來者，我猶與之，不如早取也。』婆羅門言：『我不忍殺大王

『太子說：『好。』於是父子一同翻越城墻而出，隱居在深山之中。 『這時，貪婪的國王就進入了他們的國家，懸賞千金和千萬錢來搜尋長壽王。長壽王后來每天都到路邊的樹下坐著。有個遠方的婆羅門也來到這裡，在樹下休息。他問長壽王說：『您是哪裡人？為什麼會在這裡？』長壽王說：『我是這個國家的人，只是偶爾來這裡玩耍罷了。』長壽王問婆羅門：『賢者您從哪裡來？打算去哪裡？』婆羅門說：『我是遠方貧困地區的道士，聽說這個國家的長壽王喜歡佈施，救濟貧弱，所以我遠道而來，想乞討一些東西用來維持生活。不知道國王現在是什麼想法？您是這個國家的人，聽說了他的想法，現在情況如何？他還會佈施嗎？』長壽王默默地想：『這個人因為我的緣故，所以從遠方而來，卻遇到我失去了國家，將要空手而歸，真是太可憐了。』 『於是，長壽王流著眼淚，對婆羅門說：『我就是長壽王。有其他國王來攻打我，我放棄了國家，躲藏在這裡。現在聽說賢者您特意來投靠我，卻遇到我一貧如洗，無法報答您，這可怎麼辦？』兩人相對，哽咽哭泣。長壽王說：『我聽說新國王非常看重我，您拿著我的頭去，可以得到重賞。』婆羅門說：『我聽說大王您救濟一切人，所以我才來乞討，希望能得到一點點東西來維持生命。卻遇到大王您失去了國家，這是我福薄，現在讓我砍下您的頭，我不敢接受這個命令。』長壽王說：『您遠道而來是想有所得，卻遇到我困頓貧乏，無法報答您。而且人生在世終究要走向死亡，我們都要死，我願意用我的身體來幫助您，為什麼要推辭呢？現在如果不取，以後有來的人，我還是會給他的，不如早點取走吧。』婆羅門說：『我不忍心殺害大王。』

'The crown prince said, 『Yes.』 Then the father and son together climbed over the city wall and went into hiding in the deep mountains. 'At this time, the greedy king entered their country and offered a reward of a thousand gold pieces and ten million coins to find King Longevity. Later, King Longevity would sit under a tree by the roadside every day. A Brahmin from a distant land also came and rested under the tree. He asked King Longevity, 『Where are you from? Why are you here?』 King Longevity said, 『I am from this country, just here for a casual stroll.』 King Longevity asked the Brahmin, 『Where do you come from, wise one? Where are you going?』 The Brahmin said, 『I am a poor Taoist from a distant land. I heard that King Longevity of this country likes to give alms and help the poor and weak, so I came from afar, hoping to beg for something to live on. I don't know what the king thinks now? You are from this country, you have heard of his thoughts, what is the situation now? Will he still give alms?』 King Longevity thought silently, 『This person came from afar because of me, but he has encountered me losing my country and will return empty-handed, it is truly pitiful.』 'Then, King Longevity, with tears in his eyes, said to the Brahmin, 『I am King Longevity. Another king came to attack me, and I abandoned my country and hid here. Now I hear that you, wise one, have come to rely on me, but you have encountered me being destitute and unable to repay you, what should I do?』 The two faced each other, choking with sobs. King Longevity said, 『I heard that the new king values me very much, if you take my head, you can get a great reward.』 The Brahmin said, 『I heard that Your Majesty helps everyone, so I came to beg, hoping to get a little something to sustain my life. But I have encountered Your Majesty losing your country, this is my bad luck. Now you ask me to cut off your head, I dare not accept this order.』 King Longevity said, 『You came from afar wanting to gain something, but you have encountered me in distress and poverty, unable to repay you. Moreover, people in this world must eventually die, we will all die, I am willing to use my body to help you, why refuse? If you don't take it now, if someone else comes later, I will still give it to them, so it is better to take it sooner.』 The Brahmin said, 『I cannot bear to kill Your Majesty.』

。大王若有弘慈之意，必欲殞命以相惠施者，但當散手相隨去耳。』王即隨去，到城門外，而令縛之以白貪王。王即雇婆羅門金錢之賞，遣令還去。

「貪王於是，乃使人於四街道頭燒殺長壽王。王故，群臣白貪王曰：『此臣等故君，今當就終歿之罪，愿得為設微具以遣送之。』貪王聽之。群臣具饌，哽咽臨之，人民觀者皆言：『王枉死。』郭邑草野莫不呼天。

「太子長生時出在道邊，聽聞人語，知父為貪王所得，乃佯擔樵出於市賣之，間鬧人中。當父前住，觀見父當死，心中悲痛。父見長生，恐其瞋恚為父報怨，父乃仰天太息曰：『夫為人子欲為至孝，使汝父死而不恨慎。莫為汝父報怨也，即汝父樂死而不憂；若違父言行殺他人者，即令汝父死有餘恨。』長生不忍見其父死，因還入山，長壽王遂就燒死之誅。

「長生久后自念：『我父仁義深篤，至死不轉；而此貪王無狀，不別善惡，枉殺我父。雖我父有慈惻淳仁之心，死而不恚；然我不能忍也，我不出殺此貪王者，我終不茍生於世矣。』遂出傭賃。國中大臣徇園於市賃人，得長生。使種菜種，菜甚好。後日，大臣案行園田，見菜甚好，呼問園監。園監對曰：『前賃得一人使為之，故好如是

『大王如果真的有仁慈之心，想要犧牲性命來施恩惠，只需要放開手，跟隨我們離去就行了。』國王就跟隨他們離去，到了城門外，他們就命令將他捆綁起來交給貪婪王。國王就用金錢賞賜婆羅門，讓他們回去了。 『於是，貪婪王就派人在四通八達的街道上燒死了長壽王。長壽王死後，群臣告訴貪婪王說：『這是我們以前的君主，現在要被處死，希望能夠為他準備一些簡單的祭品來送他一程。』貪婪王同意了。群臣準備了祭品，哽咽著來到他面前，人民看到的人都說：『國王死得冤枉啊。』整個城邑和鄉野都呼天喊地。 『太子長生當時在路邊，聽到人們的議論，知道父親被貪婪王抓走了，就假裝挑著柴火到市場上賣，混在人群中。他走到父親面前，看到父親要被處死，心中悲痛。父親看到長生，擔心他會因為憤怒而為自己報仇，就仰天嘆息說：『作為兒子想要做到最孝順，就要讓你父親死而無憾。不要爲了你父親報仇，這樣你父親就能安心地死去；如果違背父親的話去殺害他人，就會讓你父親死不瞑目。』長生不忍心看到父親死去，就又回到山裡，長壽王最終被燒死了。 『長生過了很久之後自己想：『我的父親仁義深厚，至死不改；而這個貪婪王無道，不辨善惡，冤枉殺害了我的父親。雖然我的父親有慈悲仁愛之心，死而不怒；但是我不能忍受，如果我不去殺了這個貪婪王，我就不會茍活於世。』於是他就出去做僱工。國中的大臣在市場上尋找僱工來管理園子，找到了長生。讓他種菜，菜種得非常好。後來，大臣巡視園田，看到菜長得非常好，就叫來園監詢問。園監回答說：『之前雇了一個人來做，所以才長得這麼好。』

'If Your Majesty truly has a benevolent heart and wishes to sacrifice your life to bestow kindness, you need only release your hands and follow us.' The king then followed them, and upon reaching the city gate, they ordered him to be bound and handed over to the greedy king. The king then rewarded the Brahmins with gold and sent them away. 'Thereupon, the greedy king sent men to burn King Long-Life to death at the crossroads. After King Long-Life died, the ministers told the greedy king: 'This was our former ruler, and now he is to be executed. We wish to prepare some simple offerings to send him off.' The greedy king agreed. The ministers prepared the offerings, choked with sobs as they approached him, and the people who saw it all said: 'The king has died unjustly.' The entire city and countryside cried out to the heavens. 'At that time, Prince Long-Life was by the roadside, and upon hearing the people's talk, he knew that his father had been captured by the greedy king. He then pretended to carry firewood to the market to sell, mingling among the crowd. He stood before his father, and seeing that his father was about to be executed, his heart was filled with sorrow. His father, seeing Long-Life, feared that he would be enraged and seek revenge for him, so he looked up to the sky and sighed, saying: 'If a son wishes to be truly filial, he must ensure that his father dies without regret. Do not seek revenge for your father, so that your father can die in peace; if you disobey your father's words and kill others, then your father will die with lingering resentment.' Long-Life could not bear to see his father die, so he returned to the mountains, and King Long-Life was ultimately burned to death. 'After a long time, Long-Life thought to himself: 'My father was deeply benevolent and righteous, and he did not change even in death; but this greedy king is wicked, unable to distinguish good from evil, and unjustly killed my father. Although my father had a compassionate and kind heart, and died without anger, I cannot bear it. If I do not go and kill this greedy king, I will not live a meaningless life in this world.' So he went out to work as a laborer. A minister in the kingdom was looking for laborers in the market to manage his garden, and he found Long-Life. He had him plant vegetables, and the vegetables grew very well. Later, the minister inspected the garden and, seeing that the vegetables were growing so well, he called the garden supervisor to ask about it. The supervisor replied: 'We hired a man to do it before, and that is why they are so good.'

。』大臣因呼長生，見之問言：『卿頗能作飲食不耶？』對曰：『能作。』使作飲食甚甘美，因以請王。王往臨食，飲食甘美，因問：『誰作此食者？』臣對曰：『臣前賃一人，能作此食。』王遂呼，將歸宮使作飲食。

「後日，王問長生：『汝寧便習兵法不？』對曰：『實便習之。』王因取以置邊，而告之曰：『我有怨家，是長壽王子。恒恐行來卒與我相逢，今相恃怙，幸相助備之。』長生對曰：『唯然，當爲大王展力效命。』

「後日，王問長生：『汝寧好獵不？』對曰：『臣少好獵。』王便敕外嚴駕，因與長生共出行獵。適入山林便見走獸，王與長生馳而逐之，轉入深山惑失道徑，不能得出。迷惑三日，遂至飢困，王因下馬解劍以授長生曰：『我甚疲極，汝坐，我欲枕汝膝臥。』長生言：『諾。』王便得臥。長生自念：『我前後以來求索子便，今日已得我所愿。』便拔劍欲殺貪王。思惟：『我父臨死時囑我懇懇，奈何快我愚意，而違慈父絕歿之教。』即內劍而止。王便驚悟，問長生曰：『我夢見長壽王子欲來殺我，我大驚怖。何以如此？』長生曰：『是山中有強鬼神，見大王在此，故來恐怖大王耳。臣自侍衛，王但安臥無所畏懼也。』

「王還得臥，長生復拔劍欲殺之，重思憶父言復止

現代漢語譯本：大臣因為聽說長生有才能，就召見他並問道：『你擅長做飯嗎？』長生回答說：『擅長。』大臣讓他做飯，味道非常美味，於是就拿去獻給國王。國王品嚐後覺得味道鮮美，就問：『是誰做的這飯？』大臣回答說：『我之前雇了一個人，他會做這種飯。』國王於是召見長生，把他帶回宮中讓他做飯。 後來有一天，國王問長生：『你是否熟悉兵法？』長生回答說：『確實熟悉。』國王於是把他安排到邊境，並告訴他說：『我有一個仇人，是長壽王子。我一直擔心他會突然來找我報仇，現在我依靠你，希望你能幫助我防備他。』長生回答說：『遵命，我一定會為大王竭盡全力。』 又過了一天，國王問長生：『你喜歡打獵嗎？』長生回答說：『我從小就喜歡打獵。』國王於是命令手下準備好車馬，和長生一起去打獵。剛進入山林就看見野獸，國王和長生就追逐野獸，結果進入深山迷失了道路，無法出來。迷路三天後，他們又饑又困，國王於是下馬，解下佩劍交給長生說：『我非常疲憊，你坐下，我想枕著你的膝蓋睡覺。』長生說：『好的。』國王就躺下睡了。長生心想：『我之前一直想找機會報仇，今天終於如願以償了。』於是拔出劍想殺死這個貪婪的國王。但他又想到：『我父親臨死時囑咐我，我怎麼能爲了自己的一時痛快，而違背慈父的遺言呢？』於是又把劍收了回去。國王這時驚醒，問長生說：『我夢見長壽王子要來殺我，我非常害怕。這是怎麼回事？』長生說：『是山裡有強大的鬼神，看到大王在這裡，所以來恐嚇大王。我在這裡侍衛，大王安心睡覺，不用害怕。』 國王又躺下睡覺，長生再次拔出劍想殺他，但又想起父親的遺言，再次停手。

English version: The minister, having heard of Changsheng's talent, summoned him and asked, 'Are you skilled in cooking?' Changsheng replied, 'I am.' The minister had him cook, and the food was very delicious, so he presented it to the king. The king tasted it and found it delicious, so he asked, 'Who made this food?' The minister replied, 'I previously hired a person who can make this kind of food.' The king then summoned Changsheng and brought him to the palace to have him cook. Later, one day, the king asked Changsheng, 'Are you familiar with military strategy?' Changsheng replied, 'Indeed, I am.' The king then placed him at the border and told him, 'I have an enemy, Prince Changshou. I am always worried that he will suddenly come to seek revenge. Now I rely on you, and I hope you can help me defend against him.' Changsheng replied, 'Yes, I will do my best for Your Majesty.' Another day passed, and the king asked Changsheng, 'Do you like hunting?' Changsheng replied, 'I have liked hunting since I was young.' The king then ordered his men to prepare the carriages and horses, and went hunting with Changsheng. As soon as they entered the forest, they saw wild animals. The king and Changsheng chased after the animals, but they entered deep into the mountains and lost their way, unable to get out. After being lost for three days, they were hungry and tired. The king then dismounted, took off his sword, and handed it to Changsheng, saying, 'I am very exhausted. You sit down, and I want to rest my head on your lap.' Changsheng said, 'Okay.' The king then lay down to sleep. Changsheng thought to himself, 'I have been looking for an opportunity for revenge, and today I have finally got my wish.' He then drew his sword, intending to kill the greedy king. But then he thought, 'My father told me before he died, how can I satisfy my own desire and disobey my kind father's dying words?' So he put the sword back. The king then woke up in shock and asked Changsheng, 'I dreamed that Prince Changshou was coming to kill me, and I was very scared. What is going on?' Changsheng said, 'There are powerful ghosts and spirits in the mountains. They saw Your Majesty here, so they came to frighten you. I am here to protect you, so Your Majesty can sleep peacefully and have no fear.' The king then went back to sleep, and Changsheng again drew his sword to kill him, but remembering his father's words, he stopped again.

。王復驚悟，告長生曰：『我故復夢見長壽王子故欲來殺我，我大畏之。何以爾也？』長生曰：『是故山神所為耳。王無所畏也。』王復還臥，長生復拔劍欲殺之，思惟父言復止，遂棄劍于地，無復殺王之意。王復驚悟，告長生言：『我復夢見長壽王子，自言：「原赦。」不復殺我。』於是長生曰：『我即是長壽王太子長生，我實故來出，欲殺大王以報父怨。念我父臨死時慇勤囑我，不欲使我報怨；而我愚癡故欲違父之言，詳思父教懇惻慇勤，不敢違之。是故今投劍于地，以順父言。雖爾，猶恐後日迷惑失計，而違亡父教也。今故自告，愿大王便誅伐我身，早滅其惡意，可使終始斷絕也。』王乃自悔曰：『我為兇逆，不別善惡，賢者父子行仁淳固至死不轉，而我貪酷初不覺知。今日如是，命屬子手。子故懷仁，惟憶父言而不相害，誠感厚潤。今欲還國，當從何道也？』長生言：『我知道徑前故來者，迷惑大王欲報父怨耳。』

「長生遂與王俱出林外，便見群臣散滿林際。王便止坐，施設飲食。王問群臣：『卿等寧識長壽王子長生不？』中有不識者，對曰：『不識。』中有識者，昔受長生恩，恐王殺之，亦言：『不識。』王便指示言：『是即長生也

王復驚醒，告訴長生說：『我再次夢見長壽王子想要來殺我，我非常害怕。這是怎麼回事呢？』長生說：『這都是山神搞的鬼。大王不必害怕。』王又回去睡覺，長生再次拔劍想要殺他，想到父親的話又停了下來，於是把劍扔在地上，不再有殺王的念頭。王再次驚醒，告訴長生說：『我再次夢見長壽王子，他說：「請求饒恕。」不再殺我了。』於是長生說：『我就是長壽王的太子長生，我確實是來這裡，想要殺大王來報父仇的。想到我父親臨死時殷切地囑咐我，不希望我報仇；而我愚蠢，想要違背父親的話，仔細思考父親的教誨懇切慇勤，不敢違背。因此現在把劍扔在地上，來順從父親的話。即使這樣，仍然擔心以後會迷惑失算，而違背去世父親的教誨。現在特意告訴你，希望大王立刻誅殺我，早點滅絕我的惡意，可以使我從始至終斷絕報仇的念頭。』王於是後悔地說：『我真是兇殘暴逆，不辨善惡，賢明的父子行仁道純樸堅固到死都不改變，而我貪婪殘暴，開始時一點都不知道。今天到了這個地步，性命掌握在你的手中。你卻懷有仁慈之心，只記得父親的話而不加害於我，真是深厚的恩情。現在想要回國，應該走哪條路呢？』長生說：『我知道之前迷惑大王想要報父仇的人，就是我。』 長生於是和王一起走出樹林，就看見群臣散佈在樹林邊緣。王就停下來坐下，安排飲食。王問群臣：『你們有人認識長壽王子長生嗎？』其中有不認識的，回答說：『不認識。』其中有認識的，曾經受過長生的恩惠，害怕王殺了他，也說：『不認識。』王就指著說：『他就是長生。』

King Fu woke up in shock and told Changsheng, 『I dreamt again that Prince Changshou wanted to kill me, and I am very afraid. What is going on?』 Changsheng said, 『It must be the mountain god playing tricks. Your Majesty, there is nothing to fear.』 The king went back to sleep, and Changsheng again drew his sword to kill him, but thinking of his father's words, he stopped. So he threw the sword on the ground, no longer intending to kill the king. The king woke up in shock again and told Changsheng, 『I dreamt again of Prince Changshou, and he said, 「I beg for forgiveness.」 He no longer wants to kill me.』 Then Changsheng said, 『I am Changsheng, the crown prince of King Changshou. I did come here to kill Your Majesty to avenge my father. But I remembered my father』s earnest instructions before his death, that he did not want me to seek revenge. I was foolish and wanted to disobey my father』s words. But after carefully considering my father』s sincere and earnest teachings, I dare not disobey them. Therefore, I now throw my sword on the ground to obey my father』s words. Even so, I am still afraid that I might be confused and make a mistake in the future, and disobey my deceased father』s teachings. So I am telling you now, I hope Your Majesty will execute me immediately, to extinguish my evil intentions early, so that I can completely abandon the thought of revenge.』 The king then repented and said, 『I was truly cruel and tyrannical, unable to distinguish good from evil. The virtuous father and son practiced benevolence, pure and steadfast until death, while I was greedy and cruel, and did not realize it at all. Today, it has come to this, my life is in your hands. You, however, are benevolent, remembering only your father』s words and not harming me, truly a great kindness. Now that I want to return to my kingdom, which way should I go?』 Changsheng said, 『I know that the one who confused Your Majesty before, wanting to avenge my father, was me.』 Then Changsheng and the king went out of the forest together, and they saw the ministers scattered around the edge of the forest. The king stopped and sat down, and arranged for food and drink. The king asked the ministers, 『Do any of you know Prince Changshou, Changsheng?』 Among those who did not know him, they replied, 『We do not know him.』 Among those who knew him, having received kindness from Changsheng before, and fearing that the king would kill him, they also said, 『We do not know him.』 The king then pointed and said, 『This is Changsheng.』

。』王曰：『從今日始，我自還我故國，愿以此國還付太子；從今日始，卿為我弟，若有他國來相侵奪，當相救助。』王遂率臣兵歸其本國，國有奇物更相貢遺。」

佛告諸比丘：「時長壽王者，今我身是也；太子長生者，阿難是；貪王者，調達是。調達與我世世有怨，我雖有善意向之，故欲害我。阿難與之，本無惡意，故至相見即有和解之心。菩薩求道勤苦如是，至見賊害無怨恚之心，故自致得佛，為三界尊。」

諸比丘歡喜，為佛作禮。

佛為海船師，　　法橋度河津， 大乘道之輿，　　一切度天人， 亦謂自解結，　　度岸得昇仙。 都使諸弟子，　　縛解至泥洹， 敬謁法王來，　　心正道力安。 最勝號為佛，　　名顯若雪山， 譬華凈無疑，　　得喜如近香。 萬身觀無厭，　　光若靈曜明， 八正覺自得，　　無離無所染。 愛盡破欲網，　　自然無師受， 我行無師保，　　志獨無等侶。 積一得作佛，　　從是通聖道， 至道無往返，　　玄微清妙真。 不歿不復生，　　是處為泥洹， 此要寂無上，　　畢竟不受辛； 雖天有善處，　　皆莫如泥洹， 吾師天中天，　　三界無極尊

國王說：『從今天開始，我將返回我自己的故國，願意把這個國家歸還給太子；從今天開始，你就是我的弟弟，如果有其他國家來侵犯掠奪，應當互相救助。』國王於是率領臣子和士兵返回他的本國，兩國之間互贈奇珍異寶。 佛告訴各位比丘：『當時的壽長國王，就是現在的我；太子長生，就是阿難；貪婪的國王，就是提婆達多。提婆達多與我世世代代都有怨恨，我即使對他有善意，他仍然想要加害我。阿難對他，本來沒有惡意，所以一見面就有了和解的心意。菩薩求道就是這樣勤奮刻苦，即使遇到賊人加害也沒有怨恨之心，所以最終成就佛果，成為三界至尊。』 各位比丘聽了非常歡喜，向佛行禮。 佛如同海上的船師，用佛法之橋渡過生死河津， 是通往大乘之道的車輿，普度一切天人和世人， 也能夠自己解脫煩惱，到達彼岸得以昇仙。 都能使各位弟子，解脫束縛到達涅槃， 恭敬地謁見法王，心正道力安穩。 最殊勝的被稱為佛，名聲顯赫如同雪山， 如同清凈的花朵毫無疑問，得到喜悅如同靠近香氣。 萬千化身觀看也不會厭倦，光芒如同靈星般明亮， 通過八正道自己覺悟，沒有執著也沒有污染。 愛慾斷盡破除慾望之網，自然而然無需老師教導， 我的修行沒有老師的保護，志向堅定沒有同伴可以相比。 積累功德最終成佛，從此通達聖道， 到達真理沒有往返，玄妙精微清凈真實。 不死亡也不再生，這個境界就是涅槃， 這是最重要最寂靜的無上境界，最終不再承受痛苦； 即使天界有美好的地方，都比不上涅槃， 我的老師是天中之天，是三界無上的至尊。

The king said, 'From today onwards, I shall return to my own kingdom, and I wish to return this country to the crown prince; from today onwards, you are my brother, and if any other country comes to invade and plunder, we should help each other.' The king then led his ministers and soldiers back to his own country, and the two countries exchanged rare and precious gifts. The Buddha told the monks, 'The King of Long Life at that time is now me; the Crown Prince Long Life is Ananda; the greedy king is Devadatta. Devadatta has held a grudge against me for many lifetimes, and even though I have good intentions towards him, he still wants to harm me. Ananda, on the other hand, had no ill intentions towards him, so when they met, they had a desire to reconcile. This is how diligently and arduously a Bodhisattva seeks the Way, even when faced with harm from thieves, they have no resentment in their hearts, and thus they ultimately attain Buddhahood and become the most honored one in the three realms.' The monks were very happy to hear this and bowed to the Buddha. The Buddha is like a shipmaster on the sea, using the bridge of Dharma to cross the river of life and death, He is the vehicle of the Great Vehicle path, delivering all heavenly beings and people, He can also liberate himself from afflictions, reach the other shore, and ascend to immortality. He can enable all disciples to break free from bondage and reach Nirvana, Respectfully visiting the Dharma King, with a righteous heart and stable power of the Way. The most supreme one is called Buddha, his fame is as prominent as a snow mountain, Like a pure flower without doubt, receiving joy as if near fragrance. Looking at his myriad forms, one will never tire, his light is as bright as a spiritual star, Through the Eightfold Path, one achieves enlightenment, without attachment or defilement. Love and desire are exhausted, the net of desire is broken, naturally without a teacher's guidance, My practice has no teacher's protection, my will is firm, and I have no equal companion. Accumulating merits, one ultimately becomes a Buddha, from there one understands the holy path, Reaching the truth, there is no going back and forth, it is profound, subtle, pure, and real. Neither dying nor being reborn, this state is Nirvana, This is the most important and tranquil supreme state, ultimately not enduring suffering; Even if there are good places in the heavens, they are not as good as Nirvana, My teacher is the heaven of heavens, the supreme one in the three realms.

。 相好身丈六，　　神通游虛空， 華薰去五陰，　　拔斷十二根。 不貪天世位，　　心凈開法門， 佛為無上法，　　道御清等行。 三寶於後世，　　絕滅諸欲情， 離苦勝無為，　　常樂快安寧。 愿常會佛前，　　等度諸群生， 佛所本行愿，　　精進百劫勤。 四等大布施，　　十方受弘恩， 持戒凈無垢，　　慈柔護眾生。 用慧入禪定，　　大悲普讀經， 常為智所仰，　　眾聖所共宗。 釋梵以為師，　　乃知佛為尊， 難值無有比，　　最上無過者。 功德以流佈，　　當爲稽首禮， 聽我歌十方，　　棄蓋寂定禪。 光徹照七天，　　德香殊栴檀， 上帝神妙來，　　嘆仰欲見尊。 釋梵齊敬意，　　稽首欲受問， 所以佛度世，　　福施以周匝。 所說教戒行，　　在在悉分明， 亦以法流佈，　　弟子樂受行， 令天人鬼龍，　　敬受頭面禮

佛陀的莊嚴身相高達一丈六，神通廣大，能在虛空中自由自在地遊走。 他的教誨如芬芳的花朵，能去除眾生的五蘊煩惱，徹底斷除十二因緣的束縛。 他不貪戀天界的地位和世俗的權勢，內心清凈，開啟了通往真理的法門。 佛法是至高無上的，佛陀以清凈的修行來引導眾生。 佛、法、僧三寶將流傳於後世，使眾生斷絕各種慾望和情感的束縛。 脫離痛苦，超越有為的境界，達到永恒的快樂和安寧。 我願常常在佛陀面前，與他一同度化一切眾生。 佛陀所發起的本願，是經過百劫的精進修行才得以實現的。 他以慈、悲、喜、舍四種無量心廣行佈施，十方眾生都蒙受他的恩澤。 他持守戒律，清凈無染，以慈悲柔和的心來護佑一切眾生。 他運用智慧進入禪定，以大悲心普遍誦讀經典。 他的智慧常為人們所敬仰，是所有聖賢共同尊崇的宗師。 連帝釋天和梵天都以他為師，由此可知佛陀是至高無上的尊者。 佛陀的出現是極其難得的，沒有任何事物可以與之相比，他是最偉大、最卓越的。 他的功德廣為流佈，我們應當向他頂禮膜拜。 請聽我歌頌十方諸佛，他們捨棄一切遮蔽，進入寂靜的禪定。 他們的光明照徹七重天，他們的德行芬芳勝過栴檀。 天上的神靈都感到驚奇和讚歎，渴望見到佛陀的尊容。 帝釋天和梵天都恭敬地向佛陀頂禮，想要向他請教。 佛陀之所以度化世間，是爲了將福德施予一切眾生。 他所宣說的教誨和戒律，在各處都清晰明瞭。 佛法也因此得以流傳，弟子們都樂於接受和修行。 使天人、鬼神、龍等都恭敬地向佛陀頂禮膜拜。

The Buddha's majestic form is sixteen feet tall, with supernatural powers to roam freely in the void. His teachings are like fragrant flowers, removing the five aggregates of suffering, and completely severing the bonds of the twelve links of dependent origination. He does not covet heavenly positions or worldly power, his heart is pure, and he opens the gate to truth. The Buddha's Dharma is supreme, and the Buddha guides beings with pure practice. The Three Jewels of Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha will be passed down to future generations, enabling beings to break free from the shackles of desire and emotion. Escaping suffering, transcending the realm of conditioned existence, and attaining eternal joy and peace. I wish to always be in the presence of the Buddha, and together with him, liberate all beings. The original vows of the Buddha were achieved through diligent practice over hundreds of kalpas. He practices the four immeasurables of loving-kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity, bestowing blessings upon all beings in the ten directions. He upholds the precepts, pure and undefiled, protecting all beings with a compassionate and gentle heart. He uses wisdom to enter into meditative concentration, and with great compassion, universally recites the scriptures. His wisdom is always revered by people, and he is the master that all sages commonly respect. Even Indra and Brahma take him as their teacher, thus it is known that the Buddha is the supreme one. The appearance of the Buddha is extremely rare, nothing can compare to him, he is the greatest and most outstanding. His merits and virtues are widely spread, we should bow down and pay homage to him. Listen to me sing the praises of the Buddhas of the ten directions, who have abandoned all veils and entered into the stillness of meditation. Their light illuminates the seven heavens, and their virtue is more fragrant than sandalwood. The heavenly deities are amazed and full of admiration, longing to see the Buddha's honorable face. Indra and Brahma respectfully bow down to the Buddha, wanting to ask him for guidance. The reason the Buddha liberates the world is to bestow blessings upon all beings. The teachings and precepts he proclaims are clear and distinct everywhere. The Dharma is thus spread, and the disciples are happy to accept and practice it. Causing gods, humans, ghosts, and dragons to respectfully bow down and pay homage to the Buddha.

The Sutra of the King of Longevity