T03n0166_月光菩薩經

大正藏第 03 冊 No. 0166 月光菩薩經

No. 166 [No. 153(5)]

佛說月光菩薩經

西天譯經三藏朝散大夫試鴻臚少卿明教大師臣法賢奉　詔譯

如是我聞：

一時，佛在王舍城竹林精舍，與大苾芻眾，而為說法。時舍利弗、大目乾連，前詣佛所，五體投地，禮佛足已，白佛言：「世尊！我等今者，不忍見佛入于圓寂，而於此時，先入滅度。」

爾時眾中，有一苾芻，合掌向佛，而作是言：「世尊！舍利弗、大目乾連，有何因緣，今于佛前，先欲入滅？唯愿世尊，為解眾疑。」

爾時世尊，告苾芻言：「汝今諦聽！吾為汝說。舍利弗、大目乾連，貪瞋癡等諸漏斷盡，所作已辦，梵行已立，不受後有，非唯今日先欲入滅。於過去世，北印度內，有一大城，名曰賢石，長十二由旬，廣闊亦爾。彼有國王，名為月光，壽四萬歲，有天眼、宿命通，身色端嚴，諸相具足，光明照耀，如天滿月；所往之處，不假燈燭日月之明，故號月光。統領四洲六萬八千國土。時世豐熟，人民安隱，金銀珍寶，飲食衣服，像馬車乘，悉皆盈滿。于城四門，皆有樓閣，戶牖軒窗，俱用眾寶而為嚴飾；街巷道陌，掃灑清凈，豎立幢幡寶蓋，真珠瓔珞

現代漢語譯本 西天譯經三藏朝散大夫試鴻臚少卿明教大師臣法賢奉詔譯 一時，佛在王舍城竹林精舍，與大苾芻眾，而為說法。時舍利弗、大目乾連，前詣佛所，五體投地，禮佛足已，白佛言：『世尊！我等今者，不忍見佛入于圓寂，而於此時，先入滅度。』 爾時眾中，有一苾芻，合掌向佛，而作是言：『世尊！舍利弗、大目乾連，有何因緣，今于佛前，先欲入滅？唯愿世尊，為解眾疑。』 爾時世尊，告苾芻言：『汝今諦聽！吾為汝說。舍利弗、大目乾連，貪瞋癡等諸漏斷盡，所作已辦，梵行已立，不受後有，非唯今日先欲入滅。於過去世，北印度內，有一大城，名曰賢石，長十二由旬，廣闊亦爾。彼有國王，名為月光，壽四萬歲，有天眼、宿命通，身色端嚴，諸相具足，光明照耀，如天滿月；所往之處，不假燈燭日月之明，故號月光。統領四洲六萬八千國土。時世豐熟，人民安隱，金銀珍寶，飲食衣服，像馬車乘，悉皆盈滿。于城四門，皆有樓閣，戶牖軒窗，俱用眾寶而為嚴飾；街巷道陌，掃灑清凈，豎立幢幡寶蓋，真珠瓔珞

English version The Sutra of the Moonlight Bodhisattva Spoken by the Buddha Translated by Dharma Bhadra, Minister of the Mingjiao Monastery, Grand Master of the Imperial Secretariat, and Senior Official of the Honglu Temple, under Imperial Decree, from the Tripitaka of the Western Heaven Thus have I heard: At one time, the Buddha was in the Bamboo Grove Monastery in Rajagriha, teaching the Dharma to a large assembly of Bhikshus. At that time, Shariputra and Maudgalyayana approached the Buddha, prostrated themselves with their five limbs touching the ground, and after paying homage to the Buddha's feet, said to the Buddha, 'World Honored One! We cannot bear to see the Buddha enter Parinirvana, and therefore, at this time, we wish to enter Nirvana first.' At that time, among the assembly, there was a Bhikshu who, with palms joined, addressed the Buddha, saying, 'World Honored One! What is the reason that Shariputra and Maudgalyayana, now before the Buddha, wish to enter Nirvana first? We beseech the World Honored One to resolve our doubts.' At that time, the World Honored One said to the Bhikshu, 'Listen carefully! I will tell you. Shariputra and Maudgalyayana have completely eradicated all defilements such as greed, anger, and ignorance. They have accomplished what needed to be done, established the pure life, and will not be subject to future existence. It is not only today that they wish to enter Nirvana first. In the past, in northern India, there was a large city called Sila, which was twelve yojanas long and equally wide. There was a king there named Moonlight, who lived for forty thousand years. He had the divine eye and the power of remembering past lives. His body was beautiful and dignified, possessing all the marks of greatness. His light shone like the full moon in the sky. Wherever he went, he did not need the light of lamps, the sun, or the moon, hence he was called Moonlight. He ruled over sixty-eight thousand kingdoms in the four continents. The times were prosperous, the people were peaceful, and gold, silver, precious jewels, food, clothing, elephants, horses, and carriages were all abundant. At the four gates of the city, there were towers, and the doors and windows were all adorned with various treasures. The streets and alleys were swept clean, and banners, canopies, and pearl necklaces were erected.

。復有沉香、粖香、栴檀之香，微風時起，吹其香氣，周遍國城，車馬行人，不聞穢氣。處處復有花果樹木——多摩羅樹、迦尼迦啰樹、無優樹、貝多樹、娑羅樹、帝羅迦樹、龍花樹、末俱羅樹、阿底目伽樹、播吒羅樹、繁郁茂盛。鸚鵡舍利、迦陵頻伽、俱計羅鳥等，于諸樹間，作微妙音。于城內外，流泉浴池，常出好花——優缽羅花、俱母那花、奔吒利迦花等，如是富貴，種種裝嚴。」

佛告苾芻：「爾時月光天子，於市肆街巷及城四門，堆聚金銀珍寶、象馬車乘、飲食衣服、臥具醫藥、種種莊嚴之物，即擊金鼓，告令眾人：『月光天子，以種種財物，普施一切。隨意所須，求者相給。』爾時南贍部洲，一切眾生，皆至王城，求其所施，無不豐足，得大富貴，無一貧乏及徒行者。

「爾時月光天子，復自思惟：『雖諸眾生無有貧乏，對我所用猶未齊等。』復以細妙衣服、最上珍寶、頭冠瓔珞、臥具飲食等，施諸眾生，富貴莊嚴，皆如月光天子身；城邑宮殿，樓閣園林，種種嚴飾，如忉利天。

「有七十二百千那由他人，常止此城；有二千五百大臣，有二輔相：一名大月、二名持地，容貌端正，福德淳厚，智慧深遠，高才博識，恒以十善，化諸眾生

現代漢語譯本：還有沉香、粖香、栴檀的香氣，微風時而吹起，香氣瀰漫整個國都，車馬行人聞不到污穢的氣味。到處都有花果樹木——多摩羅樹、迦尼迦啰樹、無憂樹、貝多樹、娑羅樹、帝羅迦樹、龍花樹、末俱羅樹、阿底目伽樹、播吒羅樹，繁茂茂盛。鸚鵡、舍利、迦陵頻伽、俱計羅鳥等，在樹林間發出美妙的聲音。城內外，流動的泉水和浴池中，常常開出美麗的花朵——優缽羅花、俱母那花、奔吒利迦花等，如此富饒華貴，各種裝飾莊嚴。 佛告訴比丘們：『那時，月光天子在市場街巷和城池四門，堆積金銀珍寶、象馬車乘、飲食衣服、臥具醫藥、各種裝飾物品，然後敲響金鼓，告訴眾人：『月光天子將各種財物，普遍施捨給一切人。隨意所需，求取者都給予。』那時，南贍部洲的所有眾生，都來到王城，求取施捨，沒有不豐衣足食的，都變得非常富貴，沒有一個貧窮或徒步而來的人。 『那時，月光天子又自己思量：『雖然眾生沒有貧窮匱乏，但和我所用的相比，還是不夠平等。』於是又用精美細緻的衣服、最上等的珍寶、頭冠瓔珞、臥具飲食等，施捨給眾生，使他們富貴莊嚴，都像月光天子一樣；城邑宮殿、樓閣園林，各種裝飾，都像忉利天一樣。 有七十二百千那由他人，常住在這座城裡；有二千五百位大臣，有兩位輔相：一位名叫大月，一位名叫持地，他們容貌端正，福德淳厚，智慧深遠，才華橫溢，學識淵博，始終以十善教化眾生。

English version: Moreover, there were fragrances of aloeswood, turmeric, and sandalwood. When a gentle breeze arose, it carried the fragrance throughout the kingdom and city, so that travelers in carriages and on foot did not smell any foul odors. Everywhere there were flowering and fruit-bearing trees—Tamala trees, Kanikara trees, Asoka trees, Betel trees, Sala trees, Tilaka trees, Dragon Flower trees, Makura trees, Atimukta trees, and Patala trees—all flourishing and luxuriant. Parrots, saris, kalavinkas, and kokila birds, among others, made exquisite sounds among the trees. Inside and outside the city, flowing springs and bathing ponds constantly produced beautiful flowers—utpala flowers, kumuda flowers, pundarika flowers, and so on. Such was the wealth and splendor, with all kinds of magnificent adornments. The Buddha told the monks, 『At that time, the Moonbeam Prince piled up gold, silver, precious jewels, elephants, horses, carriages, food, clothing, bedding, medicine, and various decorative items in the marketplaces, streets, and at the four gates of the city. Then, he struck a golden drum and announced to the people: 『The Moonbeam Prince is giving away all kinds of wealth to everyone. Whatever you need, ask for it, and it will be given.』 At that time, all the beings of Jambudvipa came to the royal city to seek what was being given. None were left without abundance, all became very wealthy, and there was not a single person who was poor or had to walk there.』 『At that time, the Moonbeam Prince thought to himself, 『Although the beings are not poor, they are still not equal to me in what they use.』 So, he gave to all beings fine and exquisite clothing, the most precious jewels, crowns, necklaces, bedding, food, and so on, making them wealthy and splendid, just like the Moonbeam Prince himself. The cities, palaces, pavilions, and gardens were all decorated in various ways, like the Trayastrimsa Heaven.』 『There were seventy-two hundred thousand nayutas of people who constantly resided in this city. There were two thousand five hundred ministers, and two chief ministers: one named Great Moon, and the other named Holder of the Earth. They were handsome in appearance, of pure virtue, profound wisdom, great talent, and extensive knowledge. They always taught all beings with the ten virtues.』

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「是時大月，于夜睡眠，而作一夢，王戴天冠，變黑煙色，復有鬼來，就王頭上，奪冠而去。作是夢已，憂惶驚懼，恐有不祥而自思惟：『我王慈愍，惠施一切，求者不違。必有惡人，來乞王頭。』作是念已，即用七寶，造一寶頭，如有乞者，以此代之。

「時持地輔相，亦作一夢，見月光身，四體分散。即召婆羅門，占夢兇吉。婆羅門曰：『此夢甚惡，必有遠人，來乞王頭。』持地聞已，悲泣感傷：『云何我王，有斯大禍？』

「爾時，一萬二千五百親位大臣，俱作惡夢，幢幡倒地，金鼓不鳴，恩愛別離，悲啼哭泣。如是夢已，共相議曰：『王若不吉，一切眾生，誰為救濟？我等云何而得安隱？』

「時月光天子，又告大臣：『盡我壽命，施於眾生，不得間斷。』

「爾時香醉山中，有大婆羅門，名曰惡眼，聰明多智，善解技術。知月光天子，于城四門，大開施會，擊鼓宣令，普告四方：『求者供給，而無乏少。』『我今往彼，乞于王頭。』作是語已，下香醉山。

「山有天人，知婆羅門來乞王頭，悲痛傷嘆：『苦哉，苦哉！此王心懷慈愍，利樂群生；如若命終，世間薄祐

當時正值大月，國王在夜間睡眠時，做了一個夢。夢中，他頭戴的天冠變成了黑煙色，接著有個鬼來，到他頭上，把天冠奪走了。做了這個夢后，他憂慮驚恐，擔心有不祥之事發生，於是自己思量：『我王慈悲憐憫，恩惠施予一切，對於求助者從不拒絕。必定會有惡人，來乞求我的頭顱。』有了這個想法后，他立即用七寶，造了一個寶頭，如果有乞求者，就用這個代替。 當時，持地輔相也做了一個夢，夢見月光身，四肢分散。他立即召來婆羅門，占卜夢的吉兇。婆羅門說：『這個夢非常兇險，必定會有遠方的人，來乞求國王的頭顱。』持地聽了，悲傷哭泣：『為什麼我的國王，會有這樣的大禍？』 那時，一萬二千五百位親近的大臣，都做了惡夢，夢見幢幡倒地，金鼓不鳴，恩愛之人離別，悲傷啼哭。做了這樣的夢后，他們共同商議說：『如果國王不吉利，一切眾生，誰來救濟？我們又如何能夠安穩？』 這時，月光天子又告訴大臣：『在我有生之年，要施予眾生，不能間斷。』 當時，在香醉山中，有一個大婆羅門，名叫惡眼，聰明多智，擅長各種技藝。他知道月光天子在城四門，大開施捨大會，擊鼓宣告，普遍告知四方：『對於求助者，都給予供給，不會缺少。』『我現在前往那裡，乞求國王的頭顱。』說完這話，就下了香醉山。 山中有天人，知道婆羅門來乞求國王的頭顱，悲痛傷嘆：『苦啊，苦啊！這位國王心懷慈悲憐憫，利益安樂眾生；如果他命終，世間就太不幸了！』

At that time, during the full moon, the king was sleeping at night and had a dream. In the dream, the heavenly crown he wore turned into black smoke, and then a ghost came, reached his head, and snatched the crown away. After having this dream, he was worried and frightened, fearing that something ominous would happen. So he thought to himself, 'My king is compassionate and merciful, bestowing kindness on everyone, never refusing those who seek help. Surely there will be an evil person who will come to beg for my head.' Having this thought, he immediately used seven treasures to create a jeweled head, so that if there was a beggar, he could use this as a substitute. At that time, the minister of state, Holder of the Earth, also had a dream, in which he saw the body of the Moonbeam King, with his limbs scattered. He immediately summoned the Brahmins to interpret the dream's good or bad omen. The Brahmins said, 'This dream is very ominous, there will surely be a person from afar who will come to beg for the king's head.' Upon hearing this, Holder of the Earth wept with grief, 'Why would my king have such a great disaster?' At that time, twelve thousand five hundred close ministers all had bad dreams, in which they saw banners and flags falling to the ground, golden drums not sounding, loved ones separating, and people weeping with sorrow. After having such dreams, they discussed together, saying, 'If the king is not well, who will save all living beings? How can we be at peace?' At this time, the Moonbeam Prince again told his ministers, 'For as long as I live, I will give to all living beings, without interruption.' At that time, in Fragrant Intoxication Mountain, there was a great Brahmin named Evil Eye, who was intelligent and wise, skilled in various arts. He knew that the Moonbeam Prince had opened a great almsgiving event at the four gates of the city, beating drums to announce, and widely informing all directions, 'Those who seek will be provided for, and there will be no lack.' 'I will now go there to beg for the king's head.' After saying this, he descended from Fragrant Intoxication Mountain. There were heavenly beings in the mountain who knew that the Brahmin was coming to beg for the king's head, and they lamented with grief, 'Alas, alas! This king has a heart of compassion and mercy, benefiting and bringing joy to all living beings; if he were to die, the world would be so unfortunate!'

。』作是語時，天地昏黑、日月不現、泉井枯乾、暴風卒起、吹砂走石、樹木摧折、大地震動，有如是不祥之相。

「去城不遠，有一仙人，身具五通，名彌濕嚩弭怛啰，與五百眷屬，常以慈愍，護念眾生，見此徴祥，甚懷憂惱，告摩拏嚩迦曰：『必有災禍，臨於民主。我等云何而為救護？』虛空中緊那羅眾及諸天人，皆悉下淚，如降微雨；一切人民，心懷驚怖。

「時惡眼婆羅門，將欲至城。護城天人，詣月光天子前：『今有惡人，從香醉山來，懷殺害心，欲乞王頭，不得聽之。宜保愛自身，固安聖體。』

「王既聞已，心生踴躍，嘆言：『善哉！令我圓滿檀波羅蜜。』

「時惡眼婆羅門，即入王城；守門天人，見婆羅門，神情醜惡，隔住門外，終不放入。時月光天子，知彼來至、不放入城，即告宰臣大月：『有婆羅門，從香醉山來，欲見於我。令彼門司，不得障礙。』

「大月受教，白守門天人：『即令放入。』大月見已，問婆羅門曰：『汝來至此，有何所求？』

「婆羅門言：『我聞月光天子，慈愍有情，設大施會，若有所求，一切無吝。今來至此，欲乞王頭

現代漢語譯本：當說出這句話時，天地昏暗，日月無光，泉水枯竭，狂風驟起，飛沙走石，樹木摧折，大地劇烈震動，呈現出如此不祥的景象。 離城不遠，有一位仙人，身具五神通，名叫彌濕嚩弭怛啰，和五百位眷屬，常常以慈悲之心，護念眾生。他見到這些徵兆，非常憂慮，告訴摩拏嚩迦說：『必定有災禍，將要降臨到君主身上。我們該如何去救護呢？』虛空中緊那羅眾和諸天人，都紛紛落下眼淚，如同降下細雨；所有的人民，都心懷恐懼。 這時，那個惡眼婆羅門，正要進城。守護城池的天人，來到月光天子面前說：『現在有一個惡人，從香醉山來，懷著殺害之心，想要乞求您的頭顱，千萬不能答應他。您應該保重自身，穩固聖體。』 國王聽了之後，心中反而感到歡喜，讚歎道：『太好了！這能讓我圓滿佈施波羅蜜。』 這時，那個惡眼婆羅門，就進入了王城；守門的天人，看到這個婆羅門，神情醜惡，就攔在門外，始終不讓他進去。這時，月光天子知道他已經來到，卻被攔在城外，就告訴宰相大月：『有一個婆羅門，從香醉山來，想要見我。讓守門的人，不要阻攔他。』 大月接受命令，告訴守門的天人：『讓他進來。』大月見到婆羅門后，問他：『你來到這裡，有什麼要求？』 婆羅門說：『我聽說月光天子，慈悲憐憫眾生，舉辦大型佈施會，只要有所求，一切都不會吝惜。我今天來到這裡，想要乞求您的頭顱。』

English version: When this was spoken, the sky and earth became dark, the sun and moon disappeared, springs dried up, violent winds arose suddenly, sand and stones flew, trees were broken, and the earth shook violently, presenting such inauspicious signs. Not far from the city, there was a sage with five supernatural powers, named Miśvāmitra, who, along with five hundred followers, always protected and cared for living beings with compassion. Seeing these omens, he was deeply worried and said to Maṇavaka, 'Surely there will be a disaster befalling the ruler. How shall we protect him?' In the sky, the Kinnaras and the gods all shed tears, like a light rain; all the people were filled with fear. At this time, the evil-eyed Brahmin was about to enter the city. The celestial guardians of the city went before Prince Moonlight and said, 'Now there is an evil man coming from Fragrant Intoxication Mountain, harboring murderous intent, wanting to beg for your head. You must not grant it. You should protect yourself and secure your sacred body.' Upon hearing this, the king was instead delighted and exclaimed, 'Excellent! This will allow me to perfect the pāramitā of giving.' At this time, the evil-eyed Brahmin entered the royal city; the celestial gatekeepers, seeing the Brahmin's ugly appearance, blocked him outside the gate and would not let him in. Then, Prince Moonlight, knowing that he had arrived but was being kept outside the city, told his minister, Great Moon, 'There is a Brahmin coming from Fragrant Intoxication Mountain who wishes to see me. Tell the gatekeepers not to obstruct him.' Great Moon, receiving the order, told the gatekeepers, 'Let him in.' Great Moon, having seen the Brahmin, asked him, 'What do you seek by coming here?' The Brahmin said, 'I have heard that Prince Moonlight is compassionate to all beings and holds great almsgiving gatherings, and that he is not stingy with anything requested. I have come here today to beg for your head.'

。』大月告言：『婆羅門！王頭膿血所成，終歸爛壞，汝今乞得，有何所用？我有七寶頭，復有種種金銀珍寶，俱奉施之，乃令子孫永得大富。』

「婆羅門言：『我本乞頭，非為珍寶。』

「時二大臣，啼泣雨淚，悲痛憂惱：『我等云何得免斯害？』

「時婆羅門，即詣王前，見已頂禮，住立一面，合掌白言：『聞王慈愍，普施一切。我今遠來，只乞王頭。愿垂慈愍，歡喜佈施。』而說偈言：

「『菩薩志求無上智，　　安住最勝清凈法， 愿垂慈愍速舍頭，　　圓滿檀度波羅蜜。』

「時月光天子，即起合掌而說偈言：

「『父母所生不凈身，　　汝求我頭歡喜舍， 滿爾本願稱心歸，　　令我速成菩提果。』」

「說此偈已，白婆羅門言：『勿嫌我頭，骨髓膿血，皮肉相連，無有清凈，而即施之，滿汝本願。』

「時婆羅門，心大歡喜。王欲截頭，即去頭冠；是時南贍部洲，一切頭冠悉皆落地，人各驚惶。輔相二人，不忍見王捨棄身命，即于彼處，自盡其壽；以善根力，生大梵宮。

「時菩摩夜叉，于虛空中，高聲唱言：『苦哉，天子！今將命終。』復有百千億人，奔詣王宮，啼泣下淚，傷愛別離。王即說法安慰，令發道心

現代漢語譯本：大月說道：『婆羅門！王的頭顱是由膿血形成的，最終會腐爛壞掉，你現在乞討得到它，有什麼用呢？我擁有七寶頭，還有各種金銀珍寶，都一併施捨給你，可以使你的子孫後代永遠富有。』 婆羅門說：『我本來就是乞討頭顱，不是爲了珍寶。』 當時兩位大臣，哭泣得像下雨一樣，悲痛憂愁：『我們該如何才能避免這場災禍？』 這時，婆羅門來到國王面前，行禮後站立在一旁，合掌說道：『聽說國王慈悲，普遍施捨一切。我從遠方而來，只乞求國王的頭顱。希望您能慈悲，歡喜佈施。』並說了偈語： 『菩薩立志追求無上智慧，安住于最殊勝清凈的佛法，愿您慈悲儘快捨棄頭顱，圓滿佈施的波羅蜜。』 這時，月光天子起身合掌，也說了偈語： 『這由父母所生的不凈之身，你求我的頭顱我歡喜捨棄，滿足你原本的願望，讓你稱心如意地回去，也讓我能早日成就菩提果。』 說完偈語后，他告訴婆羅門：『不要嫌棄我的頭顱，骨髓膿血，皮肉相連，沒有清凈之處，現在就施捨給你，滿足你的願望。』 這時，婆羅門心中非常歡喜。國王要砍下頭顱時，就摘下了頭冠；這時，南贍部洲所有人的頭冠都掉落在地上，人們都驚慌失措。兩位輔佐大臣，不忍心看到國王捨棄生命，就在那裡自盡而死；憑藉善根的力量，轉生到了大梵天宮。 這時，菩摩夜叉在天空中高聲喊道：『可悲啊，天子！現在就要命終了。』又有成百上千億的人，奔向王宮，哭泣流淚，傷心離別。國王就為他們說法安慰，讓他們發起道心。

English version: Great Moon said, 『Brahmin! A king』s head is formed of pus and blood, and will eventually rot and decay. What use is it to you now that you beg for it? I have a head of seven treasures, and also various gold, silver, and precious jewels, all of which I will bestow upon you, so that your descendants may be wealthy forever.』 The Brahmin said, 『I originally begged for a head, not for treasures.』 At that time, the two ministers wept like rain, grieving and distressed: 『How can we avoid this disaster?』 Then the Brahmin went before the king, bowed, and stood to one side, joining his palms and saying, 『I have heard that the king is compassionate and bestows everything. I have come from afar, only to beg for the king』s head. May you be compassionate and joyfully give it.』 And he spoke a verse: 『A Bodhisattva aspires to supreme wisdom, Abiding in the most excellent pure Dharma, May you be compassionate and quickly give up your head, To perfect the Paramita of giving.』 Then, Prince Moonlight rose, joined his palms, and spoke a verse: 『This impure body born of parents, You seek my head, I joyfully give it, Fulfilling your original wish, and allowing you to return content, So that I may quickly attain the fruit of Bodhi.』 Having spoken this verse, he said to the Brahmin, 『Do not despise my head, with its marrow, pus, and blood, skin and flesh connected, without purity, and I will give it to you, fulfilling your wish.』 At that time, the Brahmin was very happy. When the king was about to cut off his head, he removed his crown; at that moment, all the crowns in Jambudvipa fell to the ground, and people were terrified. The two ministers, unable to bear seeing the king give up his life, took their own lives there; by the power of their good roots, they were reborn in the Great Brahma Palace. Then, the Bhuma Yaksha, in the empty sky, cried out loudly, 『Alas, Prince! Now you are about to die.』 And hundreds of thousands of millions of people rushed to the palace, weeping and shedding tears, grieving over the separation. The king then preached the Dharma to comfort them, causing them to develop the aspiration for the Way.

「婆羅門言：『王若舍頭，宜於凈處。』

「王即告言：『我有一苑，名摩尼寶藏，花果茂盛，流泉浴池，種種莊嚴，最為第一；於斯舍頭，汝意云何？』

「婆羅門言：『宜速往彼。』

「王即攜劍，往彼苑中，立瞻卜樹下，告婆羅門言：『我今舍頭，汝來截之。』

「婆羅門曰：『王不自斷，令我持刃，非佈施行。』

「時有護苑天人，見是事已，悲泣涕淚，告婆羅門曰：『汝大惡人！月光天子，慈愍一切，普利群生。何以此處，害天子命？』

「王告天人：『莫作是言，障礙勝事。我於過去無量生中，為大國王；於此苑內，千度舍頭。時諸天人，皆無障礙。昔濟餓虎，捨身命等，超于慈氏四十劫，彼時天人，亦不障礙。汝於今日，發隨喜心，當獲勝利。』

「月光天子復告天龍八部一切賢聖：『我今舍頭，不求輪王、不求生天、不求魔王、不求帝釋、不求梵王，為求無上正等正覺，令未受化者回心受化、已受化者速得解脫，得解脫者圓證寂滅究竟彼岸。又愿命終之後，舍利如白芥子，于摩尼寶藏苑，建一大塔，令一切眾生，禮拜供養見聞隨喜；命終之後，皆得生天，發菩提心，出生死界

婆羅門說：『大王如果捨棄頭顱，應該在乾淨的地方進行。』 國王就說：『我有一個園林，名叫摩尼寶藏，花果茂盛，有流動的泉水和浴池，各種裝飾都很莊嚴，是最好的地方；在這裡捨棄頭顱，你覺得怎麼樣？』 婆羅門說：『應該趕快去那裡。』 國王就拿著劍，前往那個園林，站在瞻卜樹下，告訴婆羅門說：『我現在要捨棄頭顱，你來砍吧。』 婆羅門說：『大王不自己砍，讓我拿著刀，這不是佈施的行為。』 當時有守護園林的天人，看到這件事後，悲傷地哭泣，告訴婆羅門說：『你這個大惡人！月光天子慈悲憐憫一切，普遍利益眾生。為什麼在這裡，要害天子的性命？』 國王告訴天人說：『不要說這樣的話，阻礙我的善舉。我在過去無量世中，做過大國王；在這個園林里，捨棄頭顱上千次。那時各位天人，都沒有阻礙。以前爲了救濟飢餓的老虎，捨棄身體和性命等，超越了彌勒菩薩四十劫，那時天人，也沒有阻礙。你今天，應該發隨喜心，將會獲得勝利。』 月光天子又告訴天龍八部一切賢聖：『我現在捨棄頭顱，不求做轉輪王、不求昇天、不求做魔王、不求做帝釋、不求做梵王，是爲了求得無上正等正覺，讓沒有接受教化的人迴心接受教化、已經接受教化的人迅速得到解脫，得到解脫的人圓滿證得寂滅的究竟彼岸。又希望我命終之後，舍利像白芥子一樣，在摩尼寶藏園林，建造一座大塔，讓一切眾生，禮拜供養，見聞隨喜；命終之後，都能昇天，發起菩提心，脫離生死輪迴。』

The Brahmin said, 'If the king is to give up his head, it should be done in a clean place.' The king then said, 'I have a garden named Mani Treasure, with lush flowers and fruits, flowing springs and bathing pools, and various magnificent decorations, it is the best place; what do you think about giving up my head here?' The Brahmin said, 'It is appropriate to go there quickly.' The king then took his sword and went to that garden, stood under a champak tree, and told the Brahmin, 'I am now going to give up my head, come and cut it off.' The Brahmin said, 'If the king does not cut it himself, but has me hold the blade, it is not an act of giving.' At that time, a heavenly being who guarded the garden, seeing this, wept with sorrow and told the Brahmin, 'You are a great evil person! Prince Moonlight is compassionate to all, and universally benefits all living beings. Why here, do you want to harm the prince's life?' The king told the heavenly being, 'Do not say such things, obstructing my virtuous act. In countless past lives, I have been a great king; in this garden, I have given up my head thousands of times. At that time, all the heavenly beings did not obstruct me. In the past, to save a hungry tiger, I gave up my body and life, surpassing Maitreya Bodhisattva by forty kalpas, and at that time, the heavenly beings did not obstruct me either. Today, you should generate a joyful heart, and you will gain victory.' Prince Moonlight then told all the sages of the eight divisions of gods and dragons, 'I am now giving up my head, not seeking to be a wheel-turning king, not seeking to be reborn in heaven, not seeking to be a demon king, not seeking to be Indra, not seeking to be Brahma, but seeking to attain unsurpassed perfect enlightenment, so that those who have not accepted the teachings will turn their hearts and accept the teachings, those who have already accepted the teachings will quickly attain liberation, and those who have attained liberation will fully realize the ultimate shore of stillness and extinction. Also, I hope that after my death, my relics will be like white mustard seeds, and in the Mani Treasure garden, a great pagoda will be built, so that all living beings can worship and make offerings, and upon seeing and hearing, rejoice; after death, they will all be reborn in heaven, generate the Bodhi mind, and escape the cycle of birth and death.'

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「發是愿已，婆羅門曰：『王舍內財，甚為稀有，于未來世，速成佛道。』作是語時，王以首發，系無憂樹枝，即執利劍，自斷其頭。

「爾時三千大千世界六種振動，于虛空中，天人讚言：『善哉，善哉！今月光天子當得成佛。』復雨優缽羅花、缽納摩花、俱母那花、曼陀羅花，及沉香、粖香、旃檀之香，種種供養；即以旃檀香木，焚燒遺體，收其舍利，于摩尼苑及四衢路，各起一塔，恒時供養。現在未來一切眾生，於此苑中，行住坐臥，及於塔前，瞻禮供養；命終之後，生六慾天，及梵天上。」

爾時佛告諸苾芻：「往昔月光天子者，今我身是；大月、持地二輔相者，今舍利弗、大目乾連是；惡眼婆羅門者，今提婆達多是。由是因緣，先於佛前，而請入滅。」

時諸苾芻，聞佛所說，皆大歡喜，信受奉行。禮佛而退

『發願已畢，』婆羅門說：『國王捨棄內財，極為稀有，在未來世，必定迅速成就佛道。』說完這話時，國王用頭髮繫住無憂樹的樹枝，隨即拿起利劍，自己砍斷了自己的頭。 當時三千大千世界發生六種震動，在虛空中，天人讚嘆說：『太好了，太好了！現在的月光天子將要成就佛道。』又降下優缽羅花、缽納摩花、俱母那花、曼陀羅花，以及沉香、粖香、旃檀的香氣，種種供養；隨即用旃檀香木，焚燒遺體，收取捨利，在摩尼苑和四通八達的道路上，各建一座佛塔，恒常供養。現在和未來的一切眾生，在這園林中，行走、站立、坐臥，以及在塔前，瞻仰禮拜供養；命終之後，將往生六慾天和梵天之上。 當時佛告訴各位比丘：『往昔的月光天子，就是現在的我；大月、持地兩位輔相，就是現在的舍利弗、大目犍連；惡眼的婆羅門，就是現在的提婆達多。因為這個因緣，他先於佛前，請求入滅。』 當時各位比丘，聽聞佛所說，都非常歡喜，信受奉行。禮拜佛後退下。

'Having made the vow,' the Brahmin said, 'the king's relinquishing of his inner wealth is extremely rare. In the future, he will quickly attain Buddhahood.' As he spoke these words, the king tied his hair to the branch of an Ashoka tree, then took a sharp sword and cut off his own head. At that time, the three thousand great thousand worlds shook in six ways. In the void, the devas praised, saying, 'Excellent, excellent! The current Moonbeam Prince will attain Buddhahood.' They rained down utpala flowers, padma flowers, kumuda flowers, and mandara flowers, as well as the fragrance of agarwood, turmeric, and sandalwood, offering various kinds of worship. Then, using sandalwood, they cremated the remains, collected the relics, and built a stupa each in the Mani Garden and at the crossroads, constantly making offerings. All sentient beings, present and future, who walk, stand, sit, or lie down in this garden, and who gaze upon and make offerings before the stupa, will, after death, be reborn in the six desire heavens and the Brahma heavens. At that time, the Buddha told the bhikshus, 'The Moonbeam Prince of the past is now my own body; the two ministers, Great Moon and Holder of the Earth, are now Shariputra and Maudgalyayana; the evil-eyed Brahmin is now Devadatta. Because of this cause, he requested to enter Nirvana before the Buddha.' At that time, the bhikshus, having heard what the Buddha said, were all greatly delighted, accepted it with faith, and practiced accordingly. They bowed to the Buddha and withdrew.