T03n0172_菩薩投身飴餓虎起塔因緣經

大正藏第 03 冊 No. 0172 菩薩投身飴餓虎起塔因緣經

No. 172

佛說菩薩投身飴餓虎起塔因緣經

北涼高昌國沙門法盛譯

如是我聞：

一時，佛游乾陀越國毗沙門波羅大城，于城北山巖蔭下，為國王、臣民及天龍八部、人、非人等，說法教化，度人無數。教化垂畢，時佛微笑，口出香光，光有九色，遍照諸國；香薰亦爾。時，諸大眾睹光、聞香，皆大歡喜。時，光明還繞佛七匝，復從口入。

爾時，阿難整衣服長跪叉手白佛言：「今者世尊現奇瑞相必有因緣，多所饒益，眾生蒙祐。唯愿天尊說其因緣。」

佛告阿難：「如汝所言，諸佛密口凡所現相有大因緣，汝欲聞乎？」

阿難曰：「諾！唯天中天！」

佛告阿難：「過去九劫，時世無佛。有一大國名乾陀摩提，王名乾陀尸利，夫人名曰差摩目佉，太子名曰栴檀摩提。其國廣博，豐樂饒人，人壽千五百歲。太子福德，天下太平，無偷劫賊，人民和順不相剋伐。太子慈仁聰明智慧，貫練群籍及九十六種道術威儀靡不通達；少小已來常好佈施，于身命財無所遺惜；慈育眾生甚於赤子，大悲普覆平等無二，孝養父母禮儀備舉。

「爾時，父王為太子去城不遠造立園觀

現代漢語譯本 大正藏第 03 冊 No. 0172 菩薩投身飴餓虎起塔因緣經

一時，佛在乾陀越國毗沙門波羅大城游化，于城北山巖蔭下，為國王、臣民以及天龍八部、人、非人等說法教化，度化了無數人。教化將畢，這時佛微笑，口中發出香光，光有九種顏色，遍照各個國家；香氣也一樣。當時，大眾看到光明、聞到香氣，都非常歡喜。這時，光明環繞佛身七圈，又從口中進入。

這時，阿難整理衣服，長跪合掌，對佛說：『現在世尊顯現奇異的瑞相，必定有因緣，能給眾生帶來很多利益，使眾生蒙受恩澤。希望天尊能說出其中的因緣。』

佛告訴阿難：『正如你所說，諸佛的秘密言行，凡是顯現的相都有大的因緣，你想聽嗎？』

阿難說：『是的！唯愿天中天開示！』

佛告訴阿難：『過去九劫，那時世上沒有佛。有一個大國名叫乾陀摩提，國王名叫乾陀尸利，夫人名叫差摩目佉，太子名叫栴檀摩提。這個國家廣闊富饒，人民安樂，人壽一千五百歲。太子有福德，天下太平，沒有偷盜搶劫，人民和睦相處，不互相侵犯。太子慈悲仁愛，聰明智慧，通曉各種典籍以及九十六種道術威儀，沒有不通達的；從小就喜歡佈施，對於身命財產沒有吝惜；慈愛養育眾生勝過對待自己的孩子，大悲心普遍覆蓋，平等沒有分別，孝順父母，禮儀周全。

『當時，父王為太子在離城不遠的地方建造了園林宮觀』

English version The Sutra of the Bodhisattva Offering His Body to Feed a Starving Tiger and Building a Stupa

The Sutra Spoken by the Buddha on the Bodhisattva Offering His Body to Feed a Starving Tiger and Building a Stupa

Translated by the Śramaṇa Dharmasiddhi of the Northern Liang Gaochang Kingdom

Thus have I heard:

At one time, the Buddha was traveling in the great city of Vishamapara in the country of Gandhara. Under the shade of a mountain rock north of the city, he was teaching and converting the king, his ministers, the eight classes of gods and dragons, humans, non-humans, and countless others. As the teaching was about to conclude, the Buddha smiled, and fragrant light emanated from his mouth. The light had nine colors, illuminating all countries; the fragrance was the same. At that time, the assembly saw the light and smelled the fragrance, and they were all greatly delighted. Then, the light circled the Buddha seven times and re-entered his mouth.

At that time, Ananda adjusted his robes, knelt with his palms together, and said to the Buddha, 'Now, the World Honored One is manifesting an auspicious sign, which must have a cause and will greatly benefit sentient beings, allowing them to receive blessings. May the Heavenly Honored One explain the cause of this.'

The Buddha said to Ananda, 'As you have said, the secret actions of all Buddhas, whenever they manifest a sign, have a great cause. Do you wish to hear it?'

Ananda said, 'Yes! May the Heavenly Honored One explain!'

The Buddha said to Ananda, 'In the past, nine kalpas ago, there was no Buddha in the world. There was a great country named Gandhamati, whose king was named Gandhashiri, his queen was named Chhamamukha, and their crown prince was named Chandanamati. The country was vast and prosperous, and the people were happy, with a lifespan of 1,500 years. The crown prince was virtuous, and the world was peaceful. There was no theft or robbery, and the people lived in harmony, without conflict. The crown prince was compassionate, wise, and intelligent, well-versed in all kinds of scriptures and the ninety-six kinds of doctrines and practices, with nothing he did not understand. From a young age, he had always loved to give, and he was not stingy with his life or possessions. He nurtured all beings more than his own children, his great compassion covered all equally without discrimination, he was filial to his parents, and his manners were impeccable.'

'At that time, the father king built a garden palace not far from the city for the crown prince.'

。其園縱廣，面八由旬，列種華果，奇禽異鳥清凈嚴好；處處皆有流泉浴池，池中常有優缽羅華、缽頭摩華、拘物頭華、分陀利華，及余雜種赤白蓮華；孔雀、鴻𪁡、鵁鶄、鴛鴦遊戲其中，清涼香潔，微妙第一。

「爾時，太子與群臣、百官及后妃、婇女，導從前後詣園遊戲，經一七日回駕還宮。

「爾時，國界有貧窮孤獨老病百疾，聞太子還，悉來在道側，張手向太子。太子見已，即以身瓔珞服飾及金錢銀錢、車乘象馬，悉用佈施；及至城門無復余物，貧者猶多，恨不周足。太子還宮，念諸貧人，憂不能食。

「王問太子：『為何恨也？』太子答曰：『近出遊觀，見諸貧人夾在路側求索所乏，即以身所有施之，猶不周足，故自愁耳。今欲從大王乞中藏財物周給天下，不審大王賜所愿不？』王言：『國家庫藏，防備緩急，不宜私用。』

「於是太子所愿不果，愁倍於前。太子傍臣名曰阇耶，見太子不食，悲感懊惱。長跪叉手白太子言：『臣有金錢十千，奉上大天，隨意所用，愿莫憂貧，飲食如先；錢若不足，臣當賣身，供奉大天。』於是阇耶即以金錢十千奉上太子，太子使人持錢出城佈施貧人，盡十千數猶不周遍。還白太子：『金錢已盡，貧者尚多

現代漢語譯本：

那個園林縱橫廣闊，佔地八由旬，種植著各種花卉果樹，有珍奇的鳥類，環境清凈美好。到處都有流動的泉水和沐浴的池塘，池塘里常常盛開著優缽羅花、缽頭摩花、拘物頭花、分陀利花，以及其他各種紅色和白色的蓮花。孔雀、鴻雁、鵁鶄、鴛鴦在其中嬉戲，清涼芬芳，極其美妙。

當時，太子與群臣、百官以及后妃、宮女，前後簇擁著前往園林遊玩，經過七天後返回宮殿。

當時，國界內有貧窮孤獨、年老多病的人，聽說太子回來了，都來到路邊，伸出手向太子乞討。太子看到后，就把身上的瓔珞、服飾以及金錢銀錢、車乘象馬，全部用來佈施。到了城門，已經沒有剩餘的東西了，但貧窮的人仍然很多，太子感到沒有滿足他們的需求而遺憾。太子回到宮殿，想著那些貧窮的人，憂愁得吃不下飯。

國王問太子：『你為什麼憂愁呢？』太子回答說：『我近日外出遊玩，看到許多貧窮的人在路邊乞討，我就把身上所有的東西都佈施了，但還是不能滿足他們的需求，所以感到憂愁。現在我想向大王請求動用國庫的財物來賙濟天下，不知道大王是否願意答應我的請求？』國王說：『國家庫藏是用來防備緊急情況的，不應該私自使用。』

於是，太子的願望沒有實現，憂愁比之前更甚。太子身邊有個大臣名叫阇耶，看到太子不吃飯，感到悲傷懊惱。他長跪合掌對太子說：『我這裡有金錢一萬，獻給大天，任憑您使用，希望您不要為貧窮而憂愁，像以前一樣吃飯。如果錢不夠，我願意賣掉自己，來供奉大天。』於是，阇耶就把一萬金錢獻給了太子，太子派人拿著錢出城佈施給貧窮的人，即使花完了一萬金錢，仍然沒有周濟到所有人。回來稟告太子說：『金錢已經用完了，貧窮的人還是很多。』

English version:

The garden was vast and expansive, covering eight yojanas, filled with various flowers and fruit trees, and inhabited by rare birds, creating a pure and beautiful environment. Everywhere there were flowing springs and bathing ponds, in which constantly bloomed utpala flowers, padma flowers, kumuda flowers, pundarika flowers, and other various red and white lotuses. Peacocks, geese, herons, and mandarin ducks played among them, creating a cool, fragrant, and exquisitely wonderful scene.

At that time, the prince, along with his ministers, officials, consorts, and palace women, went to the garden for recreation, and after seven days, they returned to the palace.

At that time, there were poor, lonely, old, and sick people in the kingdom. Hearing that the prince had returned, they all came to the roadside, stretching out their hands towards the prince. Upon seeing this, the prince immediately gave away his necklaces, clothing, gold and silver coins, carriages, elephants, and horses as alms. By the time they reached the city gate, there was nothing left, yet there were still many poor people. The prince felt regretful that he could not meet their needs. Upon returning to the palace, the prince thought of the poor people and was so worried that he could not eat.

The king asked the prince, 'Why are you so worried?' The prince replied, 'Recently, I went out for a stroll and saw many poor people begging by the roadside. I gave away all that I had, but it was still not enough to meet their needs, so I am worried. Now I want to ask the king to use the treasury's wealth to help the world. I wonder if the king will grant my request?' The king said, 'The national treasury is for emergencies and should not be used for personal purposes.'

Thus, the prince's wish was not fulfilled, and his worry was even greater than before. A minister by the prince's side named Jeya, seeing that the prince was not eating, felt sad and distressed. He knelt down with his palms together and said to the prince, 'I have ten thousand gold coins, which I offer to the great one, to use as you wish. I hope you will not worry about poverty and eat as before. If the money is not enough, I will sell myself to serve the great one.' Then, Jeya offered ten thousand gold coins to the prince. The prince sent people out of the city to distribute the money to the poor, but even after spending all ten thousand coins, they still could not reach everyone. They returned to report to the prince, 'The gold coins are all gone, and there are still many poor people.'

。』於是太子即使傍臣料撿私藏，復得金錢十千，施諸貧人猶不充足。

「太子自念：『夫人之苦皆由貧窮求不得苦，今當自賣所愛之身，救彼人苦，令得安樂。』思惟是已，卻珍寶衣，著凡故服，默出宮城，投適他國名裴提舍；自賣身與一婆羅門，得千金錢，以此金錢施諸貧人。

「時，婆羅門使奴將車入山，斫樵於市賣之；經于多時，后復取薪，乃于山中得牛頭栴檀一段重一百斤。

「時，彼國王本有癩病，醫方咒術不能令差，王便怒曰：『用醫何為？夫人百病皆有對治之藥，而我此病何獨不蒙！』令收諸醫於市斬刑。時有一醫叩頭白王言：『今王此病對治之藥世間難有，雖有其名未曾見之。』王曰：『藥名何等？』答曰：『名牛頭栴檀。』王曰：『夫人罪福業行不同，自有福人脫有此藥。』即教宣令天下，誰有此藥，當分半國從其市之。

「時，婆羅門喚奴語曰：『爾從來賣薪雖獲微直，不如今者富貴之利。國王有病，今以半國市牛頭栴檀。汝今可赍此栴檀，往奉大王必得如意，吾當與汝同此樂也。』

「時，奴即持牛頭栴檀奉上國王。王得之已，磨用涂身，癩病即愈。王大歡喜，舉國臣民各蒙慶賴，即召群臣大設施會，放赦囚徒，佈施貧乏，上下和樂

現代漢語譯本：於是太子就讓身邊的侍從清點私藏，又找到一萬金錢，用來施捨給窮人，但還是不夠。 太子心想：『人們的痛苦都是因為貧窮和求而不得的苦，現在我應當賣掉我珍愛的身體，來救濟他們的痛苦，讓他們得到安樂。』 這樣想著，就脫下珍貴的衣服，穿上普通的舊衣服，悄悄地離開宮城，到了一個叫裴提舍的國家；把自己賣給一個婆羅門，得到一千金錢，用這些錢來施捨給窮人。 當時，婆羅門讓奴隸駕著車到山裡，砍柴到市場上賣；過了很久，後來又去取柴，在山中得到一塊重一百斤的牛頭栴檀。 當時，那個國王本來有麻風病，醫生用藥和咒術都不能治好，國王就生氣地說：『要醫生有什麼用？別人的病都有藥可以治，為什麼我的病就治不好！』 就下令把所有的醫生抓起來在市場上處斬。當時有一個醫生叩頭對國王說：『現在大王的病，世上很難找到對癥的藥，即使有這個名字，也沒有人見過。』 國王問：『藥叫什麼名字？』 回答說：『叫牛頭栴檀。』 國王說：『人的罪福業行不同，自有福的人或許有這種藥。』 就下令通告天下，誰有這種藥，就分給他一半國土來買。 當時，婆羅門叫奴隸說：『你以前賣柴雖然賺了點小錢，但不如現在富貴的利益。國王有病，現在用一半國土來買牛頭栴檀。你現在可以拿著這栴檀，去獻給大王，一定能如願以償，我也會和你一起享受這份快樂。』 當時，奴隸就拿著牛頭栴檀獻給國王。國王得到后，磨成粉塗在身上，麻風病立刻就好了。國王非常高興，全國的臣民都蒙受恩澤，就召集群臣大擺宴席，赦免囚犯，佈施給貧窮的人，上下和睦歡樂。

English version: Thereupon, the crown prince ordered his attendants to search through his private possessions, and they found another ten thousand gold coins, which he used to give to the poor, but it was still not enough. The crown prince thought to himself: 『The suffering of people all comes from poverty and the pain of not getting what they seek. Now I should sell my beloved body to relieve their suffering and bring them peace and happiness.』 Having thought this, he took off his precious clothes, put on ordinary old clothes, and quietly left the palace, going to a country called Pei Ti She; he sold himself to a Brahmin, receiving a thousand gold coins, which he used to give to the poor. At that time, the Brahmin had a slave drive a cart into the mountains to chop firewood to sell in the market; after a long time, he went to collect firewood again, and in the mountains, he found a piece of sandalwood weighing one hundred pounds. At that time, the king of that country had leprosy, and neither medicine nor incantations could cure it. The king became angry and said: 『What is the use of doctors? Other people's diseases have remedies, why is my disease the only one that cannot be cured!』 He ordered all the doctors to be arrested and executed in the market. At that time, one doctor kowtowed to the king and said: 『The cure for Your Majesty's disease is rare in the world. Even if the name exists, no one has ever seen it.』 The king asked: 『What is the name of the medicine?』 He replied: 『It is called sandalwood.』 The king said: 『People's karmic actions of sin and merit are different, and those with good fortune may have this medicine.』 He immediately issued a decree throughout the land that whoever had this medicine would be given half of the kingdom to buy it. At that time, the Brahmin called the slave and said: 『Although you have earned a small amount of money from selling firewood, it is not as profitable as the wealth and honor we can get now. The king is sick, and now he is using half of the kingdom to buy sandalwood. You can take this sandalwood and offer it to the king, and you will surely get what you want, and I will share this joy with you.』 At that time, the slave took the sandalwood and presented it to the king. After the king received it, he ground it into powder and applied it to his body, and his leprosy was immediately cured. The king was overjoyed, and all the officials and people of the country were blessed. He summoned his ministers to hold a grand feast, released prisoners, gave alms to the poor, and everyone was harmonious and happy.

。王使大臣破半宮殿，及所領國民、金銀、珍寶、錢財、谷帛、奴婢、車乘、象馬、牛羊悉皆分半；莊嚴寶車百乘，馬騎千匹，作倡伎樂，香華、幢幡、百味飲食迎奴還國。王便請之共坐寶床，作倡伎樂，飲食娛樂。

「王問奴曰：『見卿福德威相有殊於世，何緣處賤，愿聞其志？』奴曰：『甚善！卿欲聞者，今當說之。如卿所疑，吾本非奴。卿頗曾聞乾陀摩提國王有太子名栴檀摩提好佈施不？』答曰：『數聞，但未見耳。』曰：『吾便是也。』

「其王聞已，倍更敬重。曰：『何緣致是？』太子曰：『吾好佈施，盡國財物不足周用，窮者猶多，本願不遂，是以舍國自賣身耳。』王曰：『夫人宿行隨業受報，修善則樂，行惡受苦；非卿所為，非父母與，何乃虧國大望處險涉難。如此之事，天下少有，必有異見，愿說其意。』

「太子答曰：『吾本發意誓度群生，行諸波羅蜜，志求菩提。』王曰：『善哉！甚大隨喜。』太子語王：『今以國還卿，唯求一愿，儻不見違。』答曰：『所愿何等？』太子曰：『欲得中藏錢財之物，以周給天下貧窮、孤老、尪羸、百病，肆意佈施滿五十日，其中功德與卿共之。』王曰：『甚善！錢財之物隨卿施用，所賞半國是卿功分，吾不敢受

國王派遣大臣拆毀一半的宮殿，並將所管轄的國民、金銀、珍寶、錢財、穀物布帛、奴婢、車乘、象馬、牛羊都分一半；又準備一百輛裝飾華麗的寶車，一千匹馬，安排歌舞伎樂，用香花、幢幡、各種美味佳餚迎接奴隸回國。國王請他一同坐在寶座上，安排歌舞伎樂，飲食娛樂。 國王問奴隸說：『我看你的福德威儀與世人不同，為何身處卑賤，希望聽聽你的志向？』奴隸說：『很好！你既然想聽，我現在就告訴你。正如你所疑惑的，我本來就不是奴隸。你可曾聽說乾陀摩提國王有個太子名叫栴檀摩提，喜歡佈施嗎？』國王回答說：『多次聽說，但沒有見過。』奴隸說：『我就是他。』 國王聽后，更加敬重他。說：『這是什麼緣故？』太子說：『我喜歡佈施，用盡全國的財物還不夠用，窮人仍然很多，本來的願望沒有實現，因此捨棄國家，自己賣身。』國王說：『夫人前世的善惡行為會帶來相應的果報，行善則快樂，作惡則受苦；這不是你所為，也不是父母所給，為何要辜負國家的大望，身處險境？這樣的事情，天下少有，必定有不同的見解，希望說出你的想法。』 太子回答說：『我本來發誓要度化眾生，修行各種波羅蜜，立志求得菩提。』國王說：『太好了！我非常隨喜。』太子對國王說：『現在把國家還給你，只求一個願望，希望你不要違背。』國王回答說：『你想要什麼？』太子說：『想要得到國庫中的錢財，用來賙濟天下貧窮、孤寡、殘疾、患病的人，隨意佈施滿五十天，其中的功德與你一同分享。』國王說：『很好！錢財之物隨你使用，所賞賜的一半國土是你的功勞，我不敢接受。』

The king sent his ministers to destroy half of the palace, and divided in half all the people, gold, silver, treasures, money, grains, silks, slaves, carriages, elephants, horses, cattle, and sheep under his rule. He also prepared a hundred decorated treasure carriages, a thousand horses, arranged for music and dance, and used fragrant flowers, banners, and various delicacies to welcome the slave back to the country. The king invited him to sit on the throne together, arranged for music and dance, and provided food and entertainment. The king asked the slave, 'Seeing that your virtue and majesty are different from ordinary people, why are you in such a lowly position? I wish to hear your aspirations.' The slave said, 'Very well! Since you wish to hear, I will tell you now. As you suspect, I was not originally a slave. Have you ever heard of King Gandhamati having a prince named Chandanamati who loved to give alms?' The king replied, 'I have heard of him many times, but I have never seen him.' The slave said, 'I am he.' Upon hearing this, the king respected him even more. He said, 'What is the reason for this?' The prince said, 'I love to give alms, and using up all the wealth of the country was not enough, there were still many poor people, and my original wish was not fulfilled, so I abandoned the country and sold myself.' The king said, 'People's past actions bring corresponding rewards, doing good brings happiness, and doing evil brings suffering; this is not what you did, nor what your parents gave, why did you betray the great hope of the country and put yourself in danger? Such a thing is rare in the world, there must be a different view, I hope you will tell me your thoughts.' The prince replied, 'I originally vowed to liberate all living beings, practice all the paramitas, and aspire to achieve Bodhi.' The king said, 'Excellent! I greatly rejoice in your merit.' The prince said to the king, 'Now I return the country to you, I only ask for one wish, I hope you will not refuse.' The king replied, 'What do you wish for?' The prince said, 'I want to obtain the money and wealth in the treasury to help the poor, the widowed, the disabled, and the sick in the world, and to give alms freely for fifty days, and share the merit with you.' The king said, 'Very well! The money and wealth are yours to use, half of the country that was awarded is your merit, I dare not accept it.'

。』太子曰：『善！卿以財施我，我以國奉卿。我好佈施，卿之樂國，人物殊姓，志欲不同。』王曰：『此行弘深，非吾所及。卿得道時，愿見濟度。』

「太子即遣使宣告諸國，若有貧窮、孤老、尪羸之者悉令來會。爾時，太子使人開諸庫藏，運輦財物于平坦地，佈施貧人滿五十日，貧者得富莫不歡喜。

「爾時，太子委國去後，群臣驚怖啼哭，白王：『昨夜忽亡太子，不知所在。』王聞是語，從床而落，迷不識人。夫人宮中后妃、婇女，及臣佐、吏民，莫不驚怪，悲感懊惱，舉聲號叫，奔出四向追覓太子。

「時，王夫人懼失太子，忽忽如狂，即與妃后褰裳被髮奔走出城，東西馳逐尋覓太子。王恐夫人念子懊惱或能致命，即與群臣嚴駕出城，追覓夫人並太子訊息。去國十里，于空澤草中，乃見夫人從數宮女，捶胸啼哭，頭亂目腫，披百草叢，求覓太子。其王見已，更增悲結；前捉夫人手，涕淚交流，諫夫人曰：『吾子福德，慈孝布施，與物無怨，盡以財物佈施天下猶不周足，常懷悔恨無物施用。子今密去，必投他國求財佈施，或自賣身赒給貧乏。且共還宮，勿大憂愁。吾今當遣使，到諸國中，訪問訊息，必得子還。』夫人罵曰：『由王慳貪，護惜錢財，不愛念子

現代漢語譯本：太子說：『好！你用財富施捨給我，我用國家來奉養你。我喜歡佈施，你所樂於治理的國家，人民的姓氏不同，志向慾望也不同。』國王說：『這種行為深遠宏大，不是我所能達到的。你得道的時候，希望能夠得到你的救度。』 太子隨即派遣使者通告各國，如果有貧窮、孤寡、殘疾的人，都讓他們來聚集。當時，太子派人打開各個倉庫，把財物運到平坦的地方，佈施給窮人，持續了五十天，窮人得到財富，沒有不歡喜的。 當時，太子捨棄國家離開后，群臣驚恐啼哭，稟告國王說：『昨夜太子忽然失蹤，不知道在哪裡。』國王聽到這話，從床上跌落下來，迷亂得不認識人。夫人宮中的后妃、宮女，以及臣子、官吏、百姓，沒有不驚慌怪異的，悲傷懊惱，大聲號叫，奔跑出去四處尋找太子。 當時，王夫人害怕失去太子，恍惚如狂，就和妃子們撩起衣裳，披散頭髮，奔出城外，東西奔跑追尋太子。國王擔心夫人思念兒子而懊惱，可能會喪命，就和群臣一起整裝出城，追尋夫人和太子的訊息。離開國都十里，在空曠的沼澤草地中，才看到夫人帶著幾個宮女，捶胸啼哭，頭髮散亂，眼睛紅腫，披著雜草，尋找太子。國王看到后，更加悲傷，上前抓住夫人的手，淚流滿面，勸夫人說：『我的兒子有福德，慈愛孝順，喜歡佈施，給別人東西沒有怨恨，即使把所有財物都佈施給天下，還是不夠，常常後悔沒有東西可以施捨。兒子現在悄悄離開，一定是到其他國家去求取財物佈施，或者賣掉自己來賙濟貧困的人。我們先一起回宮，不要太憂愁。我現在就派使者，到各個國家去，打聽訊息，一定能讓兒子回來。』夫人罵道：『都是因為你吝嗇貪婪，愛惜錢財，不愛念兒子』

English version: The crown prince said, 'Excellent! You use wealth to give to me, and I will use the kingdom to serve you. I like to give alms, and the people of the kingdom you govern have different surnames and different aspirations.' The king said, 'This practice is profound and deep, beyond my reach. When you attain enlightenment, I hope to receive your salvation.' The crown prince immediately sent messengers to announce to all the kingdoms that if there were any poor, orphaned, or disabled people, they should all come to gather. At that time, the crown prince sent people to open all the storehouses, transport the wealth to a flat area, and give alms to the poor for fifty days. The poor received wealth and were all happy. At that time, after the crown prince abandoned the kingdom and left, the ministers were terrified and wept, reporting to the king, 'Last night the crown prince suddenly disappeared, and we do not know where he is.' When the king heard this, he fell from the bed, confused and unable to recognize anyone. The concubines and palace maids in the queen's palace, as well as the ministers, officials, and common people, were all shocked and bewildered, grieved and distressed, crying out loudly, and running out in all directions to search for the crown prince. At that time, the queen, fearing the loss of the crown prince, became delirious, and together with the concubines, she lifted her skirts, let down her hair, and ran out of the city, running east and west in search of the crown prince. The king, fearing that the queen's grief over her son might lead to her death, together with his ministers, prepared to leave the city, seeking news of the queen and the crown prince. Ten miles from the capital, in the empty marshland, they saw the queen with several palace maids, beating their chests and weeping, their hair disheveled, their eyes swollen, and covered in weeds, searching for the crown prince. When the king saw this, his grief increased; he went forward, took the queen's hand, tears streaming down his face, and advised her, 'My son has blessings, is kind and filial, and likes to give alms. He gives to others without resentment, and even if he gave all his wealth to the world, it would not be enough, and he often regrets not having anything to give. Now that he has secretly left, he must have gone to other countries to seek wealth to give alms, or to sell himself to help the poor. Let us return to the palace together, and not be too worried. I will now send messengers to all the countries to inquire about news, and we will surely get our son back.' The queen scolded, 'It is all because of your stinginess and greed, your love of money, and your lack of love for your son.'

。今寧可以錢財為子身不？』王曰：『吾失在先，今悔何及？且共還宮，保不失子。今當躬身四出求索，要得子還。』夫人垂淚曰：『今失我子，用生何為？寧死於此，不空還也。我觀子身不知飢渴，雖遭病苦不以為患，今還守空何所恃怙！』

「於是太子后妃被髮亂頭，號天叩地，四望顧視不見太子；號天叩頭，飲淚而言：『天地日月、父母靈神，若我有罪，今悉懺悔，愿與我大夫早得相見。』

「於是國王強牽夫人及太子后妃，載車還宮。

「太子爾時遙在他國，兩目手足三反𥌎動，心中愁怖似有忘失，即辭彼王還歸本國。王令傍臣莊嚴寶車百乘、馬騎千匹、金錢十千、銀錢十萬。王有五百大臣人，以金錢十千、銀錢十萬，以贈送太子。王與群臣十千萬人，送太子到國界頭，施設大會歡喜相謝，於是別去。太子惟曰：『從小已來，足不妄動，目不妄𥌎。吾前出國，不辭父母，必是父母及國臣民恐失我故憂愁苦惱。今當速去，令知訊息。』又復惟曰：『道途曠遠，不可卒到。恐我父母，哀念情重或喪身命，當作何方令訊息速達？』時，有烏鳥善能人語，白太子言：『仁德至重，恩潤普及，何憂不辦？欲何所為，吾當助之。』太子答曰：『欲托一事，愿見不違

『現在難道可以用錢財來代替兒子的身體嗎？』國王說：『我之前的過失，現在後悔又有什麼用呢？還是先一起回宮，保證不會再失去兒子。現在我應當親自四處尋找，一定要把兒子找回來。』夫人流著淚說：『現在失去了我的兒子，活著還有什麼意義？寧願死在這裡，也不要空著回去。我看兒子身體不知道飢渴，即使遭受病痛也不以為意，現在回去守著空房又有什麼依靠！』 於是太子妃們披散著頭髮，蓬頭垢面，向天呼號，叩拜地面，四處張望卻不見太子；向天叩頭，含淚說道：『天地日月、父母神靈，如果我有罪，現在全部懺悔，希望能夠早日與我的丈夫相見。』 於是國王強行拉著夫人和太子妃們，用車載著他們回宮。 太子當時身處遙遠的異國，兩眼和手腳三次顫動，心中憂愁恐懼，好像失去了什麼，於是向那裡的國王辭行，返回自己的國家。國王命令身邊的官員準備一百輛裝飾華麗的寶車、一千匹馬、一萬金錢、十萬銀錢。國王的五百位大臣每人贈送太子一萬金錢、十萬銀錢。國王和一千萬臣民送太子到國界，設宴歡送，互相道謝，然後分別。太子心想：『從小到大，我的腳不曾亂動，眼睛不曾亂看。我之前出國，沒有向父母辭行，一定是父母和國家的臣民擔心失去我而憂愁苦惱。現在應當快點回去，讓他們知道我的訊息。』又想：『道路遙遠，不能馬上到達。恐怕我的父母，因為思念我而情深意重，可能會喪失性命，應該用什麼方法讓訊息快速傳達呢？』這時，有一隻會說人話的烏鴉，對太子說：『您的仁德至高無上，恩澤普及，有什麼好擔心的呢？您想做什麼，我都會幫助您。』太子回答說：『想託付你一件事，希望你不要違背。』

'Now, can money replace my son's body?' The king said, 'My mistake was in the past, what's the use of regretting it now? Let's go back to the palace together first, and ensure we don't lose our son again. Now I should personally search everywhere, and I must find my son.' The queen, with tears streaming down her face, said, 'Now that I've lost my son, what's the point of living? I'd rather die here than go back empty-handed. I see that my son's body doesn't know hunger or thirst, and even if he suffers from illness, he doesn't mind it. Now, going back to an empty house, what can I rely on?' Then the crown prince's consorts let their hair down, disheveled and unkempt, wailing to the heavens and kowtowing to the ground, looking around but not seeing the crown prince. They kowtowed to the heavens, and with tears in their eyes, they said, 'Heaven, earth, sun, moon, and the spirits of our parents, if I have committed any sins, I now repent them all. I hope to see my husband soon.' Then the king forcibly pulled the queen and the crown prince's consorts, and had them taken back to the palace by carriage. At that time, the crown prince was in a distant foreign country. His eyes and limbs trembled three times, and his heart was filled with worry and fear, as if he had lost something. So he bid farewell to the king there and returned to his own country. The king ordered his officials to prepare one hundred decorated treasure carriages, one thousand horses, ten thousand gold coins, and one hundred thousand silver coins. The king's five hundred ministers each gifted the crown prince ten thousand gold coins and one hundred thousand silver coins. The king and ten million subjects escorted the crown prince to the border, held a farewell banquet, thanked each other, and then parted ways. The crown prince thought, 'Since I was little, my feet have never moved carelessly, and my eyes have never looked carelessly. Before I left the country, I did not say goodbye to my parents. It must be that my parents and the people of the country are worried and distressed because they fear losing me. Now I should go back quickly and let them know my news.' He also thought, 'The road is long and far, and I cannot arrive immediately. I am afraid that my parents, because of their deep love and longing for me, might lose their lives. What method should I use to quickly send them news?' At this time, there was a crow that could speak human language, and it said to the crown prince, 'Your benevolence is supreme, and your grace extends everywhere. What is there to worry about? Whatever you want to do, I will help you.' The crown prince replied, 'I want to entrust you with a matter, and I hope you will not refuse.'

。』烏曰：『奉命！』太子曰：『煩卿送書與我父王。』烏曰：『宜急，今正是時。』

「太子作書以授與烏，烏口銜書飛到本國，以書置王前。王披書讀，知太子訊息，甚大歡喜。即起入宮，語夫人曰：『如我語卿，知不失子，不過數日必得見子。』夫人聞已如死還穌，拍手稱善曰：『令一切天下安隱快樂，所愿皆得，壽命無量。』

「爾時，國中群臣、豪族、男女、大小，聞太子還，皆稱萬歲。王即與群臣數千萬人，嚴駕導從出迎太子。道路相逢，太子見父，即下寶車，前接足禮，啟父王曰：『子道不孝，枉屈尊神，驚動國界，幸蒙原恕！』王曰：『甚善！』父子相見，悲喜交集，回駕還宮，舉國民庶莫不歡喜。

「遠方諸國貧窮乞人，聞太子還，多得錢財，皆從遠來詣太子乞。太子使人擔輦錢物，于大路頭平坦空地施諸貧人，一年之中日日不絕，四方來者皆得如意。

「爾時，父王與諸大臣語太子曰：『從今已往，國藏珍寶，隨所須用，莫自疑難。』夫施之德，遠近所重。冤敵惡人聞太子功德者，自然修善。

「爾時，有五通神仙道士名曰勇猛，與五百弟子，在此山上大巖窟中，修禪行道，志求菩提，欲度眾苦，教化天下皆令修善

烏鴉說：『遵命！』太子說：『麻煩你把這封信送給我父王。』烏鴉說：『應該快點，現在正是時候。』 太子寫好信交給烏鴉，烏鴉口銜著信飛回本國，把信放在國王面前。國王打開信讀後，得知太子的訊息，非常高興。立即起身進入宮中，告訴夫人說：『正如我告訴你的，知道不會失去兒子，不出幾天一定能見到兒子。』夫人聽后如同死而復生，拍手稱讚說：『愿一切天下安寧快樂，所愿都能實現，壽命無量。』 當時，國內的群臣、豪族、男女老少，聽到太子回來的訊息，都高呼萬歲。國王立即與數千萬大臣，整備車駕，引導隨從出城迎接太子。在路上相遇，太子見到父親，立即下寶車，上前行接足禮，對父王說：『兒子不孝，枉屈您的尊貴，驚動了國境，幸蒙您的原諒！』國王說：『很好！』父子相見，悲喜交加，回宮后，全國百姓沒有不歡喜的。 遠方各國的貧窮乞丐，聽到太子回來的訊息，得到很多錢財，都從遠方來到太子這裡乞討。太子讓人用車載著錢物，在大路邊平坦的空地上施捨給貧窮的人，一年之中每天都不間斷，四方來的人都能如願以償。 當時，父王對大臣們說：『從今以後，國庫中的珍寶，隨你所需使用，不要有任何疑慮。』佈施的德行，遠近都重視。冤家仇敵聽到太子的功德，自然會修善。 當時，有五通神仙道士名叫勇猛，帶著五百弟子，在這座山上的大巖洞中，修禪行道，立志追求菩提，想要度脫眾生苦難，教化天下都行善。

The crow said, 'As you command!' The prince said, 'I trouble you to deliver this letter to my father the king.' The crow said, 'It should be done quickly, now is the right time.' The prince wrote a letter and gave it to the crow. The crow, holding the letter in its beak, flew back to the kingdom and placed the letter before the king. The king opened the letter and read it, learning of the prince's news, and was very happy. He immediately rose and went into the palace, telling the queen, 'Just as I told you, I knew we wouldn't lose our son, and in a few days we will surely see him.' The queen, upon hearing this, felt as if she had come back to life, clapped her hands and praised, saying, 'May all under heaven be peaceful and happy, may all their wishes be fulfilled, and may their lives be boundless.' At that time, the ministers, nobles, men, women, and children of the kingdom, upon hearing the news of the prince's return, all shouted 'Long live the prince!' The king immediately, with tens of millions of ministers, prepared carriages and escorts to go out and welcome the prince. They met on the road, and the prince, seeing his father, immediately got off his precious carriage, went forward to perform the foot-kissing ceremony, and said to his father the king, 'Your son has been unfilial, causing you to lower your dignity and disturbing the borders of the kingdom. I am fortunate to receive your forgiveness!' The king said, 'Very good!' Father and son met, their joy mixed with sorrow, and returned to the palace, and all the people of the kingdom were overjoyed. The poor beggars from distant countries, upon hearing the news of the prince's return, received much money and came from afar to beg from the prince. The prince had people load carts with money and goods, and distributed them to the poor in a flat open space by the roadside. This continued every day for a year, and all who came from the four directions received what they wished for. At that time, the king said to his ministers, 'From now on, the treasures in the national treasury are to be used as needed, without any hesitation.' The virtue of giving is valued far and wide. Even enemies and evil people, upon hearing of the prince's merits, will naturally cultivate goodness. At that time, there was a five-spiritual-power immortal Taoist named Yongmeng, with five hundred disciples, who were cultivating meditation and practicing the Tao in a large cave on this mountain, aspiring to Bodhi, wanting to liberate all beings from suffering, and teaching all under heaven to do good.

。爾時，太子栴檀摩提赍持種種百味飲食，上山供養諸仙道人。

「於時，仙師咒愿太子因為說法。太子心喜，志樂無為，不欲還國，顧惟宮室生地獄想，妻子、眷屬生杻械想，觀五欲樂為地獄想。思惟是已，即解瓔珞、嚴身上服，及車馬人從，悉付傍臣遣令還國。於是太子披鹿皮衣留住山中，從師學道，攢尋道術。

「時，太子傍臣還國白王：『太子上山供養仙人，留彼學道，不肯還宮；經書咒術悉令通達，自要不還。』王曰：『一何苦哉？世人得子以致歡樂，憑賴老時益國除患。吾得此子常懷憂苦，不欲富貴，不親眷屬。此之惱子，何道之有！』即召群臣共論此事，諸臣曰：『太子好道，不貪世榮，志樂無為。既不還國，非可如何？王宜遣使審定其意，必不還者當量其宜。』

「王即遣使往問太子：『吾今待子如渴思飲，停留山中不還何意？今夫人、后妃揮淚望途，悲號懊惱不自任處。夫子道安親，不宜苦逆，隨使必還。』使者受命，旨曰如是。太子答曰：『萬物無常，形不久存。室家歡娛，離別則苦。姓命由天，不得自在。無常對至，雖有父子不能相救。今求無為，欲度眾苦，得道之日先度父母。今此處不遠，亦當時往奉覲。目下此志已定，王宜更計續立國嗣。』還信白王，具說上事

當時，太子栴檀摩提帶著各種美味佳餚，上山供養各位修道的仙人。 這時，仙師為太子祈福，併爲他講經說法。太子內心歡喜，立志追求無為之道，不想返回國家。他想到宮殿就覺得像地獄，想到妻子和親屬就覺得像枷鎖，把五欲之樂看作地獄。思考過後，他便解下身上的瓔珞和華麗的衣服，以及車馬和隨從，全部交給身邊的臣子，讓他們返回國家。於是，太子穿上鹿皮衣，留在山中，跟隨仙師學習道法，專心研究道術。 當時，太子的隨從返回國家稟告國王：『太子上山供養仙人，留在那裡學習道法，不肯返回宮中；他已經精通了經書和咒術，並且自己決定不回來了。』國王說：『這真是太痛苦了！世人得子是爲了得到歡樂，依靠他們年老時為國家除患。我得到這個兒子卻常常憂愁痛苦，他不想富貴，也不親近親屬。這個讓我煩惱的兒子，到底是怎麼回事啊！』於是，他召集群臣共同商議此事，大臣們說：『太子喜歡道法，不貪圖世俗的榮華，立志追求無為之道。既然不肯返回國家，也沒有什麼辦法。大王應該派使者去確認他的心意，如果他一定不回來，就應該考慮其他辦法。』 國王便派遣使者去問太子：『我如今等待你就像口渴思飲一樣，你留在山中不肯回來是什麼意思？現在夫人和后妃們都含淚望著你回來的路，悲傷懊惱得無法自持。兒子應該讓父母安心，不應該違逆父母的心意，應該儘快回來。』使者接受命令，傳達了國王的意思。太子回答說：『萬物都是無常的，形體不能長久存在。家庭的歡樂，離別時就會痛苦。人的生命由天決定，不能自己做主。無常一旦到來，即使有父子也不能互相救助。我現在追求無為之道，想要解脫眾生的痛苦，得道之日會先度化父母。這裡離得不遠，我也會時常回去拜見。現在我的心意已定，大王應該另作打算，繼續選立國家的繼承人。』使者返回稟告國王，詳細地說了以上的事情。

At that time, Prince Chandanamati, carrying various delicious foods, went up the mountain to offer them to the various immortal ascetics. Then, the immortal master blessed the prince and preached the Dharma to him. The prince was delighted, aspired to the path of non-action, and did not want to return to the kingdom. He thought of the palace as a hell, his wife and relatives as shackles, and the pleasures of the five desires as hell. After contemplating this, he took off his necklaces and fine clothes, as well as the carriages and attendants, and gave them all to his attendant ministers, ordering them to return to the kingdom. Thereupon, the prince put on a deerskin garment and stayed in the mountains, following the master to learn the Way, and diligently studying the arts of the Way. At that time, the prince's attendants returned to the kingdom and reported to the king: 'The prince went up the mountain to offer to the immortals, and stayed there to learn the Way, refusing to return to the palace; he has mastered the scriptures and mantras, and has decided not to return.' The king said: 'This is truly painful! People have children to gain joy, and rely on them to eliminate troubles for the country in their old age. I have this son, but I am always worried and distressed. He does not desire wealth and honor, nor is he close to his relatives. What is the matter with this troublesome son!' So, he summoned his ministers to discuss the matter. The ministers said: 'The prince loves the Way, does not covet worldly glory, and aspires to the path of non-action. Since he does not want to return to the kingdom, there is nothing we can do. The king should send an envoy to ascertain his intentions, and if he is determined not to return, then we should consider other measures.' The king then sent an envoy to ask the prince: 'I am waiting for you as if I am thirsty for a drink. What is the reason for you staying in the mountains and not returning? Now the ladies and concubines are weeping and looking towards the road you would return on, grieving and distressed beyond measure. A son should bring peace to his parents, and should not go against their wishes. You should return as soon as possible.' The envoy received the order and conveyed the king's message. The prince replied: 'All things are impermanent, and the physical form does not last long. The joy of family life is followed by the pain of separation. One's life is determined by heaven, and one cannot be free. When impermanence arrives, even father and son cannot save each other. I am now seeking the path of non-action, wanting to liberate all beings from suffering. On the day I attain the Way, I will first liberate my parents. This place is not far, and I will also go back to pay my respects from time to time. Now my mind is made up, and the king should make other plans to continue the succession of the kingdom.' The envoy returned and reported to the king, explaining the matter in detail.

。王即召集群臣，更立太子。

「時，王夫人與太子后妃、婇女營從，赍持太子衣服嚴身之具，及種種甘果、飲食、香華、伎樂，導從前後，上山到太子處飯諸仙眾。因迎太子，夫人曰：『夫種穀防饑，掘井待渴，立郭防賊，養子侍老。汝今不還國者，吾命不全。』太子長跪白夫人曰：『舍家處山，改形易服，如唾出口，不中食用。閑居道士於國無施，理分已定，非可改移，寧碎身於此，終不還也。愿母時還，尋爾修覲。』

「於是夫人及太子后妃，見太子至意堅固無有還意，悲哭懊惱，隨路而歸。於時，國王唯望夫人得太子還，與諸群臣出城迎待。唯見夫人與太子后妃，被髮亂頭，捶胸號叫，隨路空歸。王益不樂，群臣萬衆莫不啼淚，回駕還宮。於是國王諫謝夫人及太子妻：『吾子好道，世間難有；慈育普濟，莫不蒙恩。此國之寶，非凡器也。今樂居山，以修其志，但令安隱，時復相見。今且與子相去不遠，餉致飲食，訊息往來，可以自慰。』

「於是夫人得王諫已，憂情小歇。時時遣人赍持飲食，及諸甘果、種種美膳，往到山中供養太子。如是多年，太子亦時時下來問訊父母，仍復還山修道。

「其山下有絕崖深谷，底有一虎母新產七子

於是國王就召集所有大臣，重新設立太子。 當時，王夫人和太子的后妃、宮女們跟隨，帶著太子穿戴的衣服和裝飾品，以及各種甘甜的水果、食物、香花、樂器，在前後引導，上山到太子所在的地方，供養各位仙人。然後迎接太子，夫人說：『種穀是爲了防止飢餓，挖井是爲了等待乾渴，建立城郭是爲了防止盜賊，養育兒子是爲了侍奉年老。你現在不回國，我的生命就不完整了。』太子長跪著對夫人說：『捨棄家庭住在山裡，改變形貌和服飾，就像吐出口中的唾沫，不能再食用。閑居的道士對國家沒有用處，道理已經確定，不能更改，寧願在這裡粉身碎骨，也終究不會回去。希望母親及時回去，以後再來探望。』 於是夫人和太子的后妃們，看到太子心意堅決，沒有回去的意思，悲傷哭泣，懊惱不已，沿著路返回。當時，國王只盼望夫人能帶回太子，和各位大臣出城迎接。只看到夫人和太子的后妃們，披散著頭髮，蓬頭垢面，捶胸號哭，空著手沿著路回來。國王更加不高興，群臣萬衆沒有不流淚的，於是回宮。這時，國王勸慰夫人和太子的妻子們說：『我的兒子愛好道法，世間難得；慈愛養育，普遍救濟，沒有不蒙受恩惠的。這是國家的寶貝，不是凡俗之物。現在他喜歡住在山裡，來修養他的志向，只要他平安，時常還能相見。現在我們和兒子相距不遠，送去飲食，訊息往來，可以安慰。』 於是夫人聽了國王的勸慰，憂愁的心情稍微平息。時常派人帶著飲食，以及各種甘甜的水果、各種美味佳餚，到山中供養太子。像這樣過了很多年，太子也時常下山問候父母，然後又回到山中修道。 那山下有懸崖深谷，谷底有一隻母老虎剛生了七隻小老虎。

Then the king summoned all his ministers and re-established the crown prince. At that time, the king's wife, along with the crown prince's consorts and palace maids, followed, carrying the crown prince's clothes and adornments, as well as various sweet fruits, food, fragrant flowers, and musical instruments. They led the way, going up the mountain to the place where the crown prince was, to offer food to all the immortals. Then, they welcomed the crown prince. The queen said, 'Planting grain is to prevent hunger, digging wells is to wait for thirst, building walls is to prevent thieves, and raising a son is to serve the elderly. If you do not return to the kingdom now, my life will not be complete.' The crown prince knelt and said to the queen, 'Leaving home to live in the mountains, changing appearance and clothing, is like spitting out saliva, which cannot be eaten again. A recluse Taoist is of no use to the country. The principle has been determined and cannot be changed. I would rather shatter my body here than return. I hope mother will return in time and visit me later.' Then the queen and the crown prince's consorts, seeing that the crown prince's will was firm and he had no intention of returning, wept sadly and were filled with remorse, returning along the road. At that time, the king only hoped that the queen could bring back the crown prince, and he went out of the city with all the ministers to greet them. They only saw the queen and the crown prince's consorts, with disheveled hair and faces, beating their chests and wailing, returning empty-handed along the road. The king was even more displeased, and all the ministers could not help but weep, returning to the palace. Then, the king consoled the queen and the crown prince's wives, saying, 'My son loves the Tao, which is rare in the world; his compassionate nurturing and universal salvation benefit everyone. He is a treasure of the country, not an ordinary person. Now he likes to live in the mountains to cultivate his aspirations. As long as he is safe, we can still see each other from time to time. Now we are not far from our son, we can send him food, and news can be exchanged, which can be comforting.' Then the queen, having heard the king's consolation, felt her worries slightly relieved. She often sent people with food, as well as various sweet fruits and delicacies, to the mountains to provide for the crown prince. After many years, the crown prince also came down the mountain from time to time to visit his parents, and then returned to the mountains to cultivate the Tao. Below the mountain, there was a steep cliff and a deep valley, at the bottom of which was a mother tiger who had just given birth to seven cubs.

。時，天降大雪，虎母抱子已經多日不得求食，懼子凍死守餓護子。雪落不息，母子飢困，喪命不久。虎母既為飢火所逼，還欲啖子。時，山上諸仙道士見是事已，更相勸曰：『誰能捨身救濟眾生，今正是時。』太子聞已唱曰：『善哉！吾愿果矣！』往到崖頭，下向望視，見虎母抱子為雪所覆，生大悲心，立住山頭寂然入定，即得清凈無生法忍；觀見過去無數劫事，未來亦爾。即還白師及五百同學：『吾今捨身，愿各隨喜。』師曰：『學道日淺，知見未廣，何忽自夭舍所愛身。』太子答曰：『吾昔有愿，應舍千身。前已曾舍九百九十九身，今日所舍足滿千身。是故舍耳，愿師隨喜。』師曰：『卿志願高妙，無能及者。必先得道，勿復見遺。』太子辭師而去。

「於是大師與五百神仙道士涕淚滿目，送太子到山崖頭。時，有富蘭長者將從男女五百人，赍持食飲上山供養；見太子捨身，悲感啼哭，亦隨太子至山崖頭。於是太子在眾人前發大誓願：『我今捨身救眾生命，所有功德速成菩提，得金剛身、常樂我凈無為法身，未度者令度，未解者令解，未安者令安。我今此身，無常苦惱眾毒所集。此身不凈，九孔盈流，四大毒蛇之所蜇螫，五拔刀賊追遂傷害

現代漢語譯本：當時，天降大雪，虎媽媽抱著小老虎已經多日找不到食物，害怕小老虎被凍死，只能忍著飢餓保護著它。雪不停地下著，母子倆又饑又困，眼看就要喪命。虎媽媽被飢餓逼迫，甚至想要吃掉自己的孩子。這時，山上的各位仙人和道士看到這種情況，互相勸說道：『誰能捨身救濟眾生，現在正是時候。』太子聽到后高聲說道：『太好了！我的願望終於可以實現了！』他走到懸崖邊，向下望去，看到虎媽媽抱著小老虎被雪覆蓋著，心中生起巨大的悲憫之心，便站在山頭靜靜地入定，立刻獲得了清凈無生法忍；他看到了過去無數劫的事情，未來也是如此。他隨即回去告訴師父和五百位同學：『我現在要捨身，希望大家隨喜。』師父說：『你學道時間尚短，見識還不夠廣，為何突然要自尋短見，捨棄你所珍愛的身體。』太子回答說：『我以前發過愿，應該捨棄千次身體。之前已經捨棄了九百九十九次身體，今天捨棄的正好湊滿一千次。所以我要捨棄，希望師父隨喜。』師父說：『你的志願高遠，無人能及。你必定會先得道，不要再被遺忘。』太子告別師父離開了。 於是，大師和五百位神仙道士都淚流滿面，送太子到懸崖邊。當時，有富蘭長者帶著五百名男女，帶著食物和飲料上山供養；看到太子要捨身，悲傷地哭了起來，也跟著太子到了懸崖邊。於是太子在眾人面前發下大誓願：『我今天捨身救眾生的性命，所有功德都迅速成就菩提，得到金剛身、常樂我凈的無為法身，讓沒有被度化的人得到度化，讓沒有理解的人得到理解，讓沒有安穩的人得到安穩。我現在的身體，是無常、苦惱、各種毒素聚集而成的。這個身體是不乾淨的，九個孔洞不斷流出污穢，被四大毒蛇所咬傷，被五把拔刀的強盜追趕傷害。』

English version: At that time, heavy snow fell, and the tigress, embracing her cub, had been unable to find food for many days. Fearing that her cub would freeze to death, she endured hunger to protect it. The snow continued to fall, and the mother and cub were both hungry and exhausted, on the verge of death. The tigress, driven by hunger, even considered eating her own cub. At this moment, the various immortals and Taoists on the mountain, witnessing this situation, advised each other, 『Who can sacrifice themselves to save all living beings? Now is the time.』 Upon hearing this, the prince exclaimed, 『Excellent! My wish can finally be fulfilled!』 He went to the edge of the cliff, looked down, and saw the tigress embracing her cub, covered in snow. A great compassion arose in his heart, and he stood on the mountaintop, quietly entering into meditation. He immediately attained the pure, non-arising Dharma-patience; he saw the events of countless past kalpas, and the future as well. He then returned to tell his master and five hundred fellow students, 『I am now going to sacrifice myself, I hope you will all rejoice in this.』 The master said, 『Your study of the Way is still shallow, and your understanding is not yet broad. Why would you suddenly seek your own death, abandoning the body you cherish?』 The prince replied, 『I made a vow in the past that I should sacrifice my body a thousand times. I have already sacrificed my body nine hundred and ninety-nine times before, and today』s sacrifice will complete the thousand. Therefore, I will sacrifice it, and I hope master will rejoice in this.』 The master said, 『Your aspiration is lofty and profound, and no one can match it. You will surely attain enlightenment first, do not be forgotten.』 The prince bid farewell to his master and left. Then, the master and five hundred immortal Taoists, with tears in their eyes, escorted the prince to the edge of the cliff. At that time, the elder Fulan, along with five hundred men and women, brought food and drink up the mountain as offerings; seeing that the prince was going to sacrifice himself, they cried with sorrow and followed the prince to the edge of the cliff. Then, in front of everyone, the prince made a great vow: 『Today, I sacrifice my body to save the lives of all beings. May all the merits quickly lead to the attainment of Bodhi, the diamond body, the eternal, blissful, pure, and unconditioned Dharma body. May those who have not been liberated be liberated, may those who have not understood understand, and may those who are not at peace find peace. My current body is impermanent, filled with suffering, and a collection of various poisons. This body is unclean, with nine orifices constantly flowing with filth, bitten by the four great poisonous snakes, and chased and harmed by the five robbers with drawn swords.』

。如此身者為無反覆，甘膳美味及五欲樂供養此身，命終之後無善報恩，反墮地獄受無量苦。夫人身者，唯應令苦，不得與樂。』

「太子種種呵責其身諸過咎已，又發誓言：『今我以肉血救彼餓虎。余舍利骨，我父母后時必為起塔，令一切眾生身諸病苦、宿罪因緣、湯藥鍼灸不得差者，來我塔處至心供養，隨病輕重不過百日必得除愈。若實不虛者，諸天降雨香華。』諸天應聲雨曼陀羅華，地皆振動。

「太子即解鹿皮之衣以纏頭目，合手投身虎前。於是虎母得食菩薩肉，母子俱活。時，崖頭諸人下向望視，見太子為虎所啖骨肉狼藉，悲號大叫聲動山中；或有捶胸自撲宛轉臥地，或有禪思，或有叩頭懺悔太子。

「爾時，首陀會諸天及天帝釋四天王等日月諸天數千萬眾，皆發無上菩提之心，作倡伎樂，燒香散華，曼陀羅華供養太子，而唱是言：『善哉！摩訶薩埵！從是不久當坐道場。』如是三唱已，各還天宮。五百仙人皆發無上正真道意，神仙大師得無生忍。

「王及夫人明日遣使，赍持飲食，上山餉太子。到常住石室，唯見臥具、鹿皮衣、傘蓋、缽盂、錫杖、水瓶、澡罐悉在室中，不見太子。周遍問人，無有應者，唯見仙人十十五五相向啼泣

現代漢語譯本：『像這樣的身體，不會有反覆無常，卻用甘美的食物和五欲之樂來供養它，死後卻沒有任何善報，反而會墮入地獄遭受無量的痛苦。人的身體，只應該用來受苦，不應該用來享樂。』 太子種種呵斥身體的過錯之後，又發誓說：『現在我用肉和血來救那隻飢餓的老虎。剩下的舍利骨，我的父母以後一定會為我建塔，讓一切眾生身體上的各種病痛、宿世的罪業因緣，用湯藥鍼灸都無法治癒的，來到我的塔前至誠供養，無論病情輕重，不超過一百天必定能夠痊癒。如果我所說真實不虛，就請諸天降下香花。』諸天應聲降下曼陀羅花，大地都震動起來。 太子隨即解下鹿皮衣服纏住頭和眼睛，合掌投身到老虎面前。於是虎母吃到了菩薩的肉，母子都活了下來。當時，山崖上的人們向下望去，看見太子被老虎吃得骨肉狼藉，悲號大叫，聲音震動山谷；有的捶胸頓足，倒地打滾，有的禪思冥想，有的叩頭懺悔太子的行為。 當時，首陀會天的諸天以及天帝釋、四大天王等日月諸天數千萬眾，都發起了無上菩提之心，演奏音樂，焚香散花，用曼陀羅花供養太子，並唱道：『善哉！摩訶薩埵！從今不久你將坐上道場。』這樣唱了三遍之後，各自返回天宮。五百仙人都發起了無上正真道意，神仙大師獲得了無生法忍。 國王和夫人第二天派人帶著食物上山送給太子。到了常住的石室，只看到臥具、鹿皮衣、傘蓋、缽盂、錫杖、水瓶、澡罐都在室內，卻不見太子。四處詢問，沒有人迴應，只看到仙人們三三兩兩地相對哭泣。

English version: 'Such a body, which is impermanent, is indulged with delicious food and the pleasures of the five senses, yet after death, it receives no good reward, but instead falls into hell to suffer immeasurable pain. The human body should only be used for suffering, not for pleasure.' After the prince had reproached his body for its various faults, he further vowed: 'Now I will use my flesh and blood to save that hungry tiger. The remaining relics of my bones, my parents will surely build a stupa for me later, so that all sentient beings whose bodies suffer from various illnesses, karmic causes from past lives, and cannot be cured by medicine or acupuncture, may come to my stupa and sincerely make offerings. No matter how severe the illness, it will surely be cured within a hundred days. If what I say is true, may the heavens rain down fragrant flowers.' The heavens responded by raining down Mandarava flowers, and the earth shook. The prince then removed his deerskin clothing, wrapped it around his head and eyes, and with his palms together, threw himself before the tiger. Thus, the tigress ate the Bodhisattva's flesh, and both mother and cub survived. At that time, the people on the cliff looked down and saw the prince's flesh and bones scattered by the tiger. They cried out in grief, their voices shaking the mountains; some beat their chests and threw themselves on the ground, some meditated, and some bowed their heads in repentance for the prince's actions. At that time, the gods of the Suddhavasa heavens, as well as Indra, the Four Heavenly Kings, and tens of millions of other gods of the sun and moon, all generated the supreme Bodhi mind. They played music, burned incense, scattered flowers, and offered Mandarava flowers to the prince, chanting: 'Well done! Mahasattva! Soon you will sit on the Bodhi seat.' After chanting this three times, they each returned to their heavenly palaces. The five hundred ascetics all generated the supreme and true Bodhi mind, and the great masters of the immortals attained the patience of non-birth. The king and queen sent messengers the next day, carrying food to offer to the prince on the mountain. When they arrived at the permanent stone chamber, they only saw the bedding, deerskin clothing, umbrella, bowl, staff, water bottle, and washbasin in the room, but the prince was nowhere to be found. They asked around, but no one responded. They only saw the ascetics weeping in small groups.

。到大師所，唯見仙師以手拄頰，涕淚滿目呻吟而坐。周匝推問，無有應對。使者怖懼，即以飲食施諸仙士，走還白夫人具說上事。夫人曰：『不見我子，見諸仙不？』答曰：『但見仙士十十五五相向泣涕。』夫人曰：『禍哉！吾子死矣！』捶胸大叫，奔走詣王。王聞是已，從床而落，迷不知人。群臣萬衆來集王側，叩頭諫曰：『太子在山未審虛實，何為哀慟？愿王小息！』

「於是王及夫人、后妃、婇女、臣佐、吏民，褰裳徒跣，奔走上山。

「爾時，長者富蘭亦逆來告王曰：『太子昨日投身巖下，以肉飴虎，今唯余骨狼藉在地。』於是長者，即引導王到太子尸處。王及夫人、后妃、婇女、群臣、吏民，舉聲悲哭，振動山谷。王與夫人伏太子尸上，心肝斷絕，悶不識人。妃前扶頭理太子發，心肝摧碎，啼哭聲[言*害]，曰：『一何薄命，生亡我尊。今日永絕，不復得見。寧使我身碎如塵粉，不令我天奄忽如今。太子已死，我用活為！』

「時，群臣白王：『太子佈施誓度群生，無常殺鬼所侵奪也。及未臭爛，宜設供養。』即收骸骨，出山谷口，于平坦地積栴檀香薪及種種香木，諸香、蘇油、繒蓋、幢幡以用阇維太子，收取捨利以寶器盛之。即于其中起七寶塔，種種寶物而莊挍之

現代漢語譯本：到了大師的住所，只見仙師用手托著臉頰，滿臉淚水地坐著。周圍的人詢問，都沒有迴應。使者感到害怕，就用食物施捨給各位仙士，然後跑回去向夫人詳細稟告了上面的事情。夫人說：『沒見到我的兒子，見到各位仙人了嗎？』使者回答說：『只見到仙士們三三兩兩地相對哭泣。』夫人說：『糟了！我的兒子死了！』她捶胸大叫，奔跑著去見國王。國王聽到這些，從床上跌落下來，昏迷不省人事。群臣百姓都聚集在國王身邊，叩頭勸諫說：『太子在山上情況不明，是真是假還不知道，為何如此悲痛？希望大王稍微休息一下！』 於是國王和夫人、后妃、宮女、大臣、官吏、百姓，都撩起衣裳，光著腳，奔跑上山。 這時，長者富蘭也迎面來告訴國王說：『太子昨天跳下懸崖，用自己的肉喂老虎，現在只剩下散落在地上的骨頭。』於是長者就引導國王到太子屍體所在的地方。國王和夫人、后妃、宮女、大臣、官吏、百姓，都放聲痛哭，哭聲震動山谷。國王和夫人趴在太子的屍體上，心肝都像要斷裂一樣，昏迷不省人事。妃子上前扶起太子的頭，整理他的頭髮，心肝都碎裂了，哭喊著說：『怎麼這麼薄命，活著的時候是我的尊貴，今天就永遠訣別了，再也見不到了。寧願讓我自己粉身碎骨，也不願我的天就這樣突然離去。太子已經死了，我活著還有什麼用！』 這時，群臣稟告國王說：『太子發誓要佈施度化眾生，是被無常的死神奪走了生命。趁著屍體還沒腐爛，應該進行供養。』於是就收拾骸骨，從山谷口擡出來，在平坦的地方堆積起檀香木柴和各種香木，用各種香料、酥油、絲綢覆蓋、幢幡來火化太子，收取捨利用寶器盛放。然後在那裡建造七寶塔，用各種寶物來裝飾它。

English version: Upon reaching the master's dwelling, they only saw the sage sitting with his hand propping his cheek, his face covered in tears. They asked all around, but received no response. The messenger, filled with fear, offered food to the sages, then ran back to report the matter in detail to the lady. The lady said, 'Did you not see my son, but only the sages?' The messenger replied, 'I only saw the sages weeping in twos and threes.' The lady said, 'Alas! My son is dead!' She beat her chest and cried out, running to the king. Upon hearing this, the king fell from his bed, losing consciousness. The ministers and the people gathered around the king, kowtowing and advising, 'The prince's situation on the mountain is uncertain, whether it is true or false, why such grief? We beseech the king to rest a little!' Then the king, the lady, the concubines, the maids, the ministers, the officials, and the people, all lifted their skirts, barefoot, and ran up the mountain. At this time, the elder Fulan also came to inform the king, 'Yesterday, the prince threw himself off the cliff, using his flesh to feed the tigers, and now only his bones remain scattered on the ground.' Then the elder led the king to the place where the prince's body was. The king, the lady, the concubines, the maids, the ministers, the officials, and the people all cried out in grief, their cries shaking the valleys. The king and the lady lay upon the prince's body, their hearts breaking, losing consciousness. The concubine stepped forward to lift the prince's head and arrange his hair, her heart shattered, crying out, 'How unfortunate, when alive you were my honor, and today we are forever separated, never to meet again. I would rather have my own body crushed to dust than have my heaven suddenly depart like this. The prince is dead, what use is there for me to live!' At this time, the ministers reported to the king, 'The prince vowed to give alms to save all beings, and was taken by the impermanent death god. Before the body rots, we should make offerings.' So they collected the bones, carried them out of the valley, and in a flat place, they piled up sandalwood and various fragrant woods, using various spices, ghee, silk coverings, and banners to cremate the prince, collecting the relics and placing them in precious vessels. Then they built a seven-jeweled pagoda there, decorating it with various treasures.

。其塔四面縱廣十里，列種種華果，流泉、浴池端嚴凈潔。王常令四部伎人，晝夜供養，娛樂此塔。」

佛告阿難：「時太子者，我身是；時父王者，即今我父閱頭檀是；時夫人者，母摩耶是；爾時後妃者，今瞿夷是；時大臣阇耶者，阿難是；爾時山上神仙大師者，彌勒是也；裴提舍王者，難陀是也；時婆羅門者，羅云是也。彌勒菩薩從昔已來常是我師，以吾佈施不惜身命救眾生故，超越師前懸挍九劫，今致得佛濟度無極。」

佛說是時，天龍及人八萬四千皆發無上平等道意，八千比丘漏盡結解得應真道。王與群臣、天、龍、鬼神，聞佛所說，皆大歡喜，禮佛而去。

(丹鄉本續有)

爾時，國王聞佛說已，即於是處起立大塔，名為「菩薩投身餓虎塔」，今現在。塔東面山下有僧房、講堂、精舍，常有五千眾僧四事供養法盛。

爾時，見諸國中有人癩病，及顛狂、聾盲、手腳躄跛，及種種疾病，悉來就此塔，燒香、然燈、香泥塗地、修治掃灑，並叩頭懺悔，百病皆愈。前來差者便去，後來輒爾；常有百餘人，不問貴賤皆爾，終無絕時

現代漢語譯本：那座塔四面延伸開來，縱橫十里，排列著各種各樣的花果，流淌的泉水和浴池都端正潔凈。國王經常命令四部伎樂人，日夜不停地供奉娛樂這座塔。 佛陀告訴阿難：『當時的太子就是我自身；當時的父王，就是現在我的父親閱頭檀；當時的夫人，就是我的母親摩耶；當時的后妃，就是現在的瞿夷；當時的大臣阇耶，就是你阿難；當時山上的神仙大師，就是彌勒；裴提舍王，就是難陀；當時的婆羅門，就是羅云。彌勒菩薩從過去以來一直是我的老師，因為我佈施時不吝惜身命來救度眾生，所以超越老師提前了九劫成佛，現在才能得佛果來救度無量眾生。』 佛陀說完這些話時，天龍和人等八萬四千人都發起了無上平等道心，八千比丘漏盡煩惱，解脫束縛，證得阿羅漢果。國王和群臣、天、龍、鬼神，聽了佛陀所說，都非常歡喜，向佛陀行禮后離去。 （丹鄉本續有） 當時，國王聽了佛陀所說之後，就在那個地方建立了一座大塔，名為『菩薩投身餓虎塔』，現在還在。塔的東面山下有僧房、講堂、精舍，經常有五千僧人接受四事供養，佛法興盛。 當時，看到各個國家中有人患有麻風病，以及癲狂、聾盲、手腳殘疾，和各種各樣的疾病，都來到這座塔，燒香、點燈、用香泥塗地、修繕打掃，並叩頭懺悔，各種疾病都痊癒了。先前痊癒的人就離開了，後來的人又來了；經常有百餘人，不論貴賤都是這樣，始終沒有斷絕的時候。

English version: The pagoda extended ten miles in all directions, with various flowers and fruits arranged, and flowing springs and bathing pools that were dignified and clean. The king often ordered the four groups of musicians to offer entertainment to this pagoda day and night. The Buddha told Ananda, 'The prince at that time was myself; the king father at that time is now my father, Suddhodana; the queen at that time was my mother, Maya; the concubines at that time are now Gopa; the minister Jeya at that time is Ananda; the divine master on the mountain at that time is Maitreya; King Petisha is Nanda; the Brahmin at that time is Rahula. Bodhisattva Maitreya has always been my teacher since the past. Because I gave alms without sparing my life to save sentient beings, I surpassed my teacher by nine kalpas and became a Buddha, and now I can attain Buddhahood to save countless beings.' When the Buddha finished speaking, eighty-four thousand beings, including gods, dragons, and humans, all developed the supreme and equal mind of enlightenment, and eight thousand monks exhausted their afflictions, broke free from bondage, and attained the Arhatship. The king, ministers, gods, dragons, and spirits, upon hearing what the Buddha said, were all greatly delighted, paid homage to the Buddha, and departed. (The Danxiang version continues) At that time, after hearing what the Buddha said, the king immediately erected a large pagoda at that place, named 'The Bodhisattva Throwing Himself to the Hungry Tiger Pagoda,' which still exists today. Below the mountain on the east side of the pagoda are monastic residences, lecture halls, and monasteries, where five thousand monks regularly receive the four kinds of offerings, and the Dharma flourishes. At that time, seeing people from various countries suffering from leprosy, madness, deafness, blindness, crippled hands and feet, and various other diseases, they all came to this pagoda, burned incense, lit lamps, applied fragrant mud to the ground, repaired and cleaned, and repented by bowing their heads. All kinds of diseases were cured. Those who were cured before left, and those who came later followed; there were often over a hundred people, regardless of their status, and it never stopped.

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The Sutra of the Buddha on the Cause and Conditions of a Bodhisattva Sacrificing Himself to Feed a Starving Tiger and Building a Stupa