T12n0366_佛說阿彌陀經
大正藏第 12 冊 No. 0366 佛說阿彌陀經
No. 366 [No. 367]
佛說阿彌陀經
姚秦龜茲三藏鳩摩羅什譯
如是我聞：
一時，佛在舍衛國祇樹給孤獨園，與大比丘僧千二百五十人俱，皆是大阿羅漢，眾所知識。長老舍利弗、摩訶目乾連、摩訶迦葉、摩訶迦栴延、摩訶拘絺羅、離婆多、周梨槃陀迦、難陀、阿難陀、羅睺羅、憍梵波提、賓頭盧頗羅墮、迦留陀夷、摩訶劫賓那、薄俱羅、阿㝹樓馱，如是等諸大弟子，並諸菩薩摩訶薩——文殊師利法王子、阿逸多菩薩、干陀訶提菩薩、常精進菩薩，與如是等諸大菩薩，及釋提桓因等無量諸天大眾俱。
爾時，佛告長老舍利弗：
「從是西方過十萬億佛土，有世界名曰極樂。其土有佛，號阿彌陀，今現在說法。舍利弗！彼土何故名為極樂？其國眾生無有眾苦，但受諸樂，故名極樂。又舍利弗！極樂國土，七重欄楯、七重羅網、七重行樹，皆是四寶周匝圍繞，是故彼國名曰極樂。
「又舍利弗！極樂國土有七寶池，八功德水充滿其中，池底純以金沙布地。四邊階道，金、銀、琉璃、頗梨合成。上有樓閣，亦以金、銀、琉璃、頗梨、車𤦲、赤珠、馬瑙而嚴飾之。池中蓮花，大如車輪，青
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 如是我聞： 一時，佛陀在舍衛國（古印度王國名）的祇樹給孤獨園（祇陀太子和給孤獨長者共同捐獻的園林）中，與一千二百五十位大比丘僧人在一起，他們都是大阿羅漢（斷盡煩惱，不受輪迴的聖者），為眾人所熟知。長老舍利弗（佛陀十大弟子之一，以智慧著稱）、摩訶目犍連（佛陀十大弟子之一，以神通著稱）、摩訶迦葉（佛陀十大弟子之一，以苦行著稱）、摩訶迦旃延（佛陀十大弟子之一，以論議著稱）、摩訶拘絺羅（佛陀弟子，舍利弗的舅舅）、離婆多（佛陀弟子，以禪定著稱）、周梨槃陀迦（佛陀弟子，以愚鈍著稱，后開悟）、難陀（佛陀同父異母的弟弟）、阿難陀（佛陀十大弟子之一，以多聞著稱）、羅睺羅（佛陀的兒子）、憍梵波提（佛陀弟子，以牛呞習氣著稱）、賓頭盧頗羅墮（佛陀弟子，以長壽著稱）、迦留陀夷（佛陀弟子，負責教化）、摩訶劫賓那（佛陀弟子，以知天文著稱）、薄俱羅（佛陀弟子，以長壽無病著稱）、阿㝹樓馱（佛陀弟子，以天眼著稱），這些大弟子，以及諸位菩薩摩訶薩（大菩薩）——文殊師利法王子（智慧第一的菩薩）、阿逸多菩薩（彌勒菩薩的別稱）、干陀訶提菩薩、常精進菩薩，以及像他們一樣的大菩薩，還有釋提桓因（帝釋天）等無量諸天大眾都在一起。 那時，佛陀告訴長老舍利弗： 『從這裡向西方，經過十萬億個佛土，有一個世界叫做極樂。那個世界有一尊佛，號為阿彌陀（無量光、無量壽），現在正在說法。舍利弗！那個國土為什麼叫做極樂呢？因為那個國家的眾生沒有各種痛苦，只享受各種快樂，所以叫做極樂。還有，舍利弗！極樂國土有七重欄楯（欄桿）、七重羅網（用珠寶裝飾的網）、七重行樹（成排的樹木），都是用四種珍寶圍繞裝飾，所以那個國家叫做極樂。 『還有，舍利弗！極樂國土有七寶池，池中充滿八功德水（具有八種功德的水），池底完全用金沙鋪地。池的四邊有階梯，是用金、銀、琉璃、頗梨（水晶）合成的。上面有樓閣，也是用金、銀、琉璃、頗梨、車𤦲（一種玉石）、赤珠、馬瑙（瑪瑙）來裝飾的。池中的蓮花，大如車輪，青色的蓮花發出青色的光芒，黃色的蓮花發出黃色的光芒，赤色的蓮花發出赤色的光芒，白色的蓮花發出白色的光芒。舍利弗！極樂國土成就瞭如此的功德莊嚴。』
【English Translation】 English version Thus have I heard: At one time, the Buddha was in the Jeta Grove, the Garden of Anathapindika in Sravasti, together with a great assembly of twelve hundred and fifty monks, all of whom were great Arhats (saints who have extinguished all defilements and are not subject to rebirth), well-known to all. There were also present the elders Sariputra (one of the Buddha's ten great disciples, known for his wisdom), Maha Maudgalyayana (one of the Buddha's ten great disciples, known for his supernatural powers), Maha Kasyapa (one of the Buddha's ten great disciples, known for his ascetic practices), Maha Katyayana (one of the Buddha's ten great disciples, known for his eloquence), Maha Kaushtila (a disciple of the Buddha, uncle of Sariputra), Revata (a disciple of the Buddha, known for his meditation), Cuda Panthaka (a disciple of the Buddha, known for his initial dullness but later enlightenment), Nanda (the Buddha's half-brother), Ananda (one of the Buddha's ten great disciples, known for his excellent memory), Rahula (the Buddha's son), Gavampati (a disciple of the Buddha, known for his cow-like chewing habit), Pindola Bharadvaja (a disciple of the Buddha, known for his longevity), Kalodayin (a disciple of the Buddha, responsible for teaching), Maha Kappina (a disciple of the Buddha, known for his knowledge of astronomy), Vakkula (a disciple of the Buddha, known for his longevity and health), and Anuruddha (a disciple of the Buddha, known for his divine eye). These great disciples, along with Bodhisattva Mahasattvas (great Bodhisattvas) such as Manjusri Dharma Prince (the Bodhisattva of wisdom), Ajita Bodhisattva (another name for Maitreya Bodhisattva), Gandhahasti Bodhisattva, and Constant Exertion Bodhisattva, and countless heavenly beings including Sakra Devanam Indra (the king of the gods), were all present. At that time, the Buddha said to the elder Sariputra: 'From here, passing westward through a hundred thousand million Buddha lands, there is a world called Sukhavati (the Land of Bliss). In that land, there is a Buddha named Amitabha (Infinite Light, Infinite Life), who is now teaching the Dharma. Sariputra! Why is that land called Sukhavati? Because the beings in that country have no suffering, but only experience all kinds of happiness, therefore it is called Sukhavati. Furthermore, Sariputra! In the land of Sukhavati, there are seven layers of railings, seven layers of nets, and seven rows of trees, all adorned and surrounded by four kinds of precious jewels. Therefore, that country is called Sukhavati. 'Moreover, Sariputra! In the land of Sukhavati, there are seven jeweled ponds, filled with water possessing eight meritorious qualities, and the bottom of the ponds is entirely covered with golden sand. On the four sides of the ponds are stairways made of gold, silver, lapis lazuli, and crystal. Above them are pavilions, also adorned with gold, silver, lapis lazuli, crystal, carnelian, red pearls, and agate. In the ponds, the lotus flowers are as large as chariot wheels, the blue ones emitting a blue light, the yellow ones emitting a yellow light, the red ones emitting a red light, and the white ones emitting a white light. Sariputra! The land of Sukhavati is adorned with such meritorious splendors.'
色青光，黃色黃光，赤色赤光，白色白光，微妙香潔。舍利弗！極樂國土成就如是功德莊嚴。
「又舍利弗！彼佛國土，常作天樂，黃金為地，晝夜六時天雨曼陀羅華。其國眾生，常以清旦，各以衣裓盛眾妙華，供養他方十萬億佛；即以食時，還到本國，飯食經行。舍利弗！極樂國土成就如是功德莊嚴。
「複次舍利弗！彼國常有種種奇妙雜色之鳥——白鵠、孔雀、鸚鵡、舍利、迦陵頻伽、共命之鳥。是諸眾鳥，晝夜六時出和雅音，其音演暢五根、五力、七菩提分、八聖道分如是等法。其土眾生聞是音已，皆悉唸佛、念法、念僧。舍利弗！汝勿謂：『此鳥實是罪報所生。』所以者何？彼佛國土無三惡趣。舍利弗！其佛國土尚無三惡道之名，何況有實？是諸眾鳥皆是阿彌陀佛欲令法音宣流變化所作。舍利弗！彼佛國土，微風吹動，諸寶行樹及寶羅網出微妙音，譬如百千種樂同時俱作，聞是音者皆自然生唸佛、念法、念僧之心。舍利弗！其佛國土成就如是功德莊嚴。
「舍利弗！于汝意云何？彼佛何故號阿彌陀？舍利弗！彼佛光明無量，照十方國無所障礙，是故號為阿彌陀。又舍利弗！彼佛壽命及其人民，無量無邊阿僧祇劫，故名阿彌陀。舍利弗！阿彌陀佛成佛已來，於今十劫。又舍利弗！彼佛有無量
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本：青色有青色的光芒，黃色有黃色的光芒，紅色有紅色的光芒，白色有白色的光芒，微妙而香潔。舍利弗（Śāriputra）！極樂國土成就瞭如此的功德莊嚴。 又舍利弗（Śāriputra）！那個佛國，常常演奏天樂，以黃金為地，白天夜晚六個時辰都下曼陀羅花（mandārava）。那個國家的眾生，常常在清晨，各自用衣襟盛滿各種美妙的花，供養他方十萬億佛；到了吃飯的時候，就回到自己的國家，吃完飯後經行。舍利弗（Śāriputra）！極樂國土成就瞭如此的功德莊嚴。 再次，舍利弗（Śāriputra）！那個國家常常有各種奇妙雜色的鳥——白鵠、孔雀、鸚鵡、舍利（śāri）、迦陵頻伽（kalaviṅka）、共命之鳥。這些鳥，白天夜晚六個時辰發出和諧悅耳的聲音，那聲音宣揚五根、五力、七菩提分、八聖道分等法。那個國土的眾生聽到這些聲音后，都念佛、念法、念僧。舍利弗（Śāriputra）！你不要認為：『這些鳥實際上是罪報所生的。』為什麼呢？那個佛國沒有三惡趣。舍利弗（Śāriputra）！那個佛國連三惡道的名稱都沒有，何況有實際存在？這些鳥都是阿彌陀佛（Amitābha）爲了讓法音宣流而變化所作。舍利弗（Śāriputra）！那個佛國，微風吹動，各種寶樹和寶羅網發出美妙的聲音，就像百千種樂器同時演奏一樣，聽到這些聲音的人都自然生起唸佛、念法、念僧的心。舍利弗（Śāriputra）！那個佛國成就瞭如此的功德莊嚴。 舍利弗（Śāriputra）！你認為如何？那個佛為什麼號稱阿彌陀（Amitābha）？舍利弗（Śāriputra）！那個佛的光明無量，照耀十方國土沒有障礙，所以號為阿彌陀（Amitābha）。又舍利弗（Śāriputra）！那個佛的壽命以及他的人民，無量無邊阿僧祇劫，所以名為阿彌陀（Amitābha）。舍利弗（Śāriputra）！阿彌陀佛（Amitābha）成佛以來，到現在已經十劫了。又舍利弗（Śāriputra）！那個佛有無量
【English Translation】 English version: Blue has blue light, yellow has yellow light, red has red light, white has white light, subtle and fragrant. Śāriputra! The Land of Ultimate Bliss is adorned with such merits and virtues. Furthermore, Śāriputra! In that Buddha-land, heavenly music is always played, the ground is made of gold, and mandārava flowers rain down six times during the day and night. The beings in that country, often in the early morning, each fill their robes with various wonderful flowers to offer to hundreds of thousands of millions of Buddhas in other directions; and at mealtime, they return to their own country, eat their meals, and then walk about. Śāriputra! The Land of Ultimate Bliss is adorned with such merits and virtues. Moreover, Śāriputra! In that country, there are always various kinds of wonderful and colorful birds—white swans, peacocks, parrots, śāri birds, kalaviṅka birds, and birds with a shared life. These birds, six times during the day and night, emit harmonious and pleasant sounds, which proclaim the Five Roots, the Five Powers, the Seven Factors of Enlightenment, and the Eightfold Noble Path, and other such teachings. When the beings in that land hear these sounds, they all think of the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. Śāriputra! Do not think, 『These birds are actually born from the retribution of sins.』 Why is that? In that Buddha-land, there are no three evil realms. Śāriputra! In that Buddha-land, there is not even the name of the three evil paths, how much less their actual existence? These birds are all transformations created by Amitābha Buddha to propagate the sound of the Dharma. Śāriputra! In that Buddha-land, when a gentle breeze blows, the jeweled rows of trees and jeweled nets emit subtle sounds, like hundreds of thousands of kinds of music being played simultaneously. Those who hear these sounds naturally give rise to thoughts of the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. Śāriputra! That Buddha-land is adorned with such merits and virtues. Śāriputra! What do you think? Why is that Buddha called Amitābha? Śāriputra! That Buddha』s light is immeasurable, shining upon the lands of the ten directions without obstruction, therefore he is called Amitābha. Furthermore, Śāriputra! That Buddha』s lifespan and that of his people is immeasurable and boundless asamkhya kalpas, therefore he is named Amitābha. Śāriputra! Since Amitābha Buddha attained Buddhahood, it has been ten kalpas until now. Furthermore, Śāriputra! That Buddha has immeasurable
無邊聲聞弟子，皆阿羅漢，非是算數之所能知；諸菩薩，亦復如是。舍利弗！彼佛國土，成就如是功德莊嚴。
「又舍利弗！極樂國土眾生生者，皆是阿鞞跋致。其中多有一生補處，其數甚多，非是算數所能知之，但可以無量無邊阿僧祇劫說。舍利弗！眾生聞者，應當發願，愿生彼國。所以者何？得與如是諸上善人俱會一處。
「舍利弗！不可以少善根福德因緣，得生彼國。舍利弗！若有善男子、善女人，聞說阿彌陀佛，執持名號，若一日、若二日、若三日、若四日、若五日、若六日、若七日，一心不亂。其人臨命終時，阿彌陀佛與諸聖眾現在其前。是人終時，心不顛倒，即得往生阿彌陀佛極樂國土。舍利弗！我見是利，故說此言。若有眾生聞是說者，應當發願生彼國土。
「舍利弗！如我今者，讚歎阿彌陀佛不可思議功德；東方亦有阿閦鞞佛、須彌相佛、大須彌佛、須彌光佛、妙音佛，如是等恒河沙數諸佛，各于其國出廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，說誠實言：『汝等眾生，當信是稱讚不可思議功德一切諸佛所護念經。』
「舍利弗！南方世界有日月燈佛、名聞光佛、大焰肩佛、須彌燈佛、無量精進佛，如是等恒河沙數諸佛，各于其國出廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，說誠實言：『汝等眾
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 無量的聲聞弟子，都是阿羅漢（已斷絕一切煩惱，達到涅槃境界的聖者），他們的數量無法用算數來計算；諸位菩薩（發願要救度一切眾生的覺悟者），也是如此。舍利弗（佛陀的十大弟子之一，以智慧著稱）！那個佛國，成就瞭如此的功德莊嚴。 又舍利弗！極樂國土（阿彌陀佛的凈土）的眾生，凡是往生到那裡的，都是阿鞞跋致（不退轉的菩薩）。其中有很多是一生補處（下一生將成佛的菩薩），他們的數量非常多，無法用算數來計算，只能用無量無邊的阿僧祇劫（極長的時間單位）來說明。舍利弗！眾生聽聞這些，應當發願，愿生到那個國土。為什麼呢？因為可以和這些上善之人聚集在一起。 舍利弗！不可以憑藉少許的善根福德因緣，就能往生到那個國土。舍利弗！如果有善男子、善女人，聽聞宣說阿彌陀佛（西方極樂世界的教主），執持他的名號，如果一天、兩天、三天、四天、五天、六天、七天，一心不亂。這個人臨命終時，阿彌陀佛和諸位聖眾會出現在他的面前。這個人臨終時，心不顛倒，就能往生到阿彌陀佛的極樂國土。舍利弗！我看到這個利益，所以說這些話。如果有眾生聽到這些話，應當發願往生到那個國土。 舍利弗！就像我現在這樣，讚歎阿彌陀佛不可思議的功德；東方也有阿閦鞞佛（不動佛）、須彌相佛、大須彌佛、須彌光佛、妙音佛，像這樣恒河沙數（數量極多）的諸佛，各自在他們的國土中伸出廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界（佛教宇宙觀中的一個世界），說誠實的話：『你們這些眾生，應當相信這部稱讚不可思議功德、一切諸佛所護念的經典。』 舍利弗！南方世界有日月燈佛、名聞光佛、大焰肩佛、須彌燈佛、無量精進佛，像這樣恒河沙數的諸佛，各自在他們的國土中伸出廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，說誠實的話：『你們這些眾
【English Translation】 English version The immeasurable disciples who are Shravakas (those who hear the teachings), all are Arhats (those who have attained enlightenment and are free from rebirth), their number cannot be known by calculation; the Bodhisattvas (beings who seek enlightenment for the benefit of all), are also like this. Shariputra (one of Buddha's ten great disciples, known for his wisdom)! That Buddha-land is adorned with such merits and virtues. Furthermore, Shariputra! The beings who are born in the Land of Ultimate Bliss (Amitabha Buddha's Pure Land), all are Avaivartika (non-retrogressing Bodhisattvas). Among them, many are Ekajati-pratibaddha (Bodhisattvas who will become Buddhas in their next life), their number is very great, it cannot be known by calculation, but can only be described by immeasurable, boundless Asankhyeya kalpas (extremely long periods of time). Shariputra! Beings who hear this should make a vow to be born in that land. Why? Because they can gather together with such superior and virtuous people. Shariputra! One cannot be born in that land with only a small amount of good roots, merits, and conditions. Shariputra! If there are good men or good women who hear of Amitabha Buddha (the lord of the Western Pure Land), and hold onto his name, whether for one day, two days, three days, four days, five days, six days, or seven days, with a single-minded focus. When this person is about to die, Amitabha Buddha and all the holy assembly will appear before them. When this person dies, their mind will not be confused, and they will be reborn in Amitabha Buddha's Land of Ultimate Bliss. Shariputra! I see this benefit, therefore I speak these words. If there are beings who hear these words, they should make a vow to be born in that land. Shariputra! Just as I now praise the inconceivable merits and virtues of Amitabha Buddha; in the East, there are also Akshobhya Buddha (the Immovable Buddha), Sumeru-samjna Buddha, Maha-sumeru Buddha, Sumeru-prabha Buddha, and Myo-ghosha Buddha, and so on, as many Buddhas as the sands of the Ganges River, each in their own land, extending their broad and long tongues, covering the three thousand great thousand worlds (a world system in Buddhist cosmology), speaking truthfully: 'You beings, should believe in this sutra that praises inconceivable merits and virtues, which is protected and upheld by all Buddhas.' Shariputra! In the Southern world, there are Chandra-surya-pradipa Buddha, Yashah-prabha Buddha, Maha-skandha-pradipa Buddha, Sumeru-pradipa Buddha, and Ananta-virya Buddha, and so on, as many Buddhas as the sands of the Ganges River, each in their own land, extending their broad and long tongues, covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, speaking truthfully: 'You beings,
生，當信是稱讚不可思議功德一切諸佛所護念經。』
「舍利弗！西方世界有無量壽佛、無量相佛、無量幢佛、大光佛、大明佛、寶相佛、凈光佛，如是等恒河沙數諸佛，各于其國出廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，說誠實言：『汝等眾生，當信是稱讚不可思議功德一切諸佛所護念經。』
「舍利弗！北方世界有焰肩佛、最勝音佛、難沮佛、日生佛、網明佛，如是等恒河沙數諸佛，各于其國出廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，說誠實言：『汝等眾生，當信是稱讚不可思議功德一切諸佛所護念經。』
「舍利弗！下方世界有師子佛、名聞佛、名光佛、達摩佛、法幢佛、持法佛，如是等恒河沙數諸佛，各于其國出廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，說誠實言：『汝等眾生，當信是稱讚不可思議功德一切諸佛所護念經。』
「舍利弗！上方世界有梵音佛、宿王佛、香上佛、香光佛、大焰肩佛、雜色寶華嚴身佛、娑羅樹王佛、寶華德佛、見一切義佛、如須彌山佛，如是等恒河沙數諸佛，各于其國出廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，說誠實言：『汝等眾生，當信是稱讚不可思議功德一切諸佛所護念經。』
「舍利弗！于汝意云何？何故名為『一切諸佛所護念經』？舍利弗！若有善男子、善女人，聞是經受持
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 『應當相信這部《稱讚不可思議功德一切諸佛所護念經》。』 『舍利弗（Śāriputra，佛陀十大弟子之一，以智慧著稱）！西方世界有無量壽佛（Amitāyus，又名阿彌陀佛，代表無量光明和壽命）、無量相佛、無量幢佛、大光佛、大明佛、寶相佛、凈光佛，像這樣恒河沙數（gaṅgā-nadī-vālukā，形容數量極多）的諸佛，各自在自己的國土伸出廣長舌相（佛的三十二相之一，表示誠實不妄語），遍覆三千大千世界（tri-sāhasra-mahā-sāhasra-loka-dhātu，佛教宇宙觀中的一個巨大世界），說真實的話：『你們這些眾生，應當相信這部《稱讚不可思議功德一切諸佛所護念經》。』 『舍利弗！北方世界有焰肩佛、最勝音佛、難沮佛、日生佛、網明佛，像這樣恒河沙數的諸佛，各自在自己的國土伸出廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，說真實的話：『你們這些眾生，應當相信這部《稱讚不可思議功德一切諸佛所護念經》。』 『舍利弗！下方世界有師子佛、名聞佛、名光佛、達摩佛（Dharma，意為佛法）、法幢佛、持法佛，像這樣恒河沙數的諸佛，各自在自己的國土伸出廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，說真實的話：『你們這些眾生，應當相信這部《稱讚不可思議功德一切諸佛所護念經》。』 『舍利弗！上方世界有梵音佛、宿王佛、香上佛、香光佛、大焰肩佛、雜色寶華嚴身佛、娑羅樹王佛（Śāla-rāja，娑羅樹之王）、寶華德佛、見一切義佛、如須彌山佛（Sumeru，佛教宇宙觀中的中心山），像這樣恒河沙數的諸佛，各自在自己的國土伸出廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，說真實的話：『你們這些眾生，應當相信這部《稱讚不可思議功德一切諸佛所護念經》。』 『舍利弗！你認為怎麼樣？為什麼這部經名為『一切諸佛所護念經』呢？舍利弗！如果有善男子、善女人，聽聞這部經並受持
【English Translation】 English version 'You should believe in this Sutra of the Praises of the Inconceivable Merits and the Protection and Mindfulness of All Buddhas.' 'Śāriputra! In the Western World, there are Buddhas such as Amitāyus (Buddha of Infinite Light and Life), the Buddha of Infinite Forms, the Buddha of Infinite Banners, the Buddha of Great Light, the Buddha of Great Illumination, the Buddha of Precious Forms, and the Buddha of Pure Light. These Buddhas, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River, each extend their broad and long tongues (one of the 32 marks of a Buddha, signifying truthfulness) in their respective lands, covering the three-thousand great-thousand world (a vast cosmic system in Buddhist cosmology), and speak truthfully: 『You sentient beings should believe in this Sutra of the Praises of the Inconceivable Merits and the Protection and Mindfulness of All Buddhas.』 'Śāriputra! In the Northern World, there are Buddhas such as the Buddha of Blazing Shoulders, the Buddha of Supreme Sound, the Buddha of Invincible Strength, the Buddha of Sun Birth, and the Buddha of Net Light. These Buddhas, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River, each extend their broad and long tongues in their respective lands, covering the three-thousand great-thousand world, and speak truthfully: 『You sentient beings should believe in this Sutra of the Praises of the Inconceivable Merits and the Protection and Mindfulness of All Buddhas.』 'Śāriputra! In the Lower World, there are Buddhas such as the Lion Buddha, the Buddha of Renown, the Buddha of Renowned Light, the Dharma Buddha, the Buddha of Dharma Banner, and the Buddha of Dharma Holder. These Buddhas, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River, each extend their broad and long tongues in their respective lands, covering the three-thousand great-thousand world, and speak truthfully: 『You sentient beings should believe in this Sutra of the Praises of the Inconceivable Merits and the Protection and Mindfulness of All Buddhas.』 'Śāriputra! In the Upper World, there are Buddhas such as the Buddha of Brahma Sound, the Buddha of King of Stars, the Buddha of Fragrant Top, the Buddha of Fragrant Light, the Buddha of Great Blazing Shoulders, the Buddha of Adorned Body with Various Colored Precious Flowers, the Buddha of King of Sala Trees, the Buddha of Precious Flower Virtue, the Buddha of Seeing All Meanings, and the Buddha Like Mount Sumeru. These Buddhas, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River, each extend their broad and long tongues in their respective lands, covering the three-thousand great-thousand world, and speak truthfully: 『You sentient beings should believe in this Sutra of the Praises of the Inconceivable Merits and the Protection and Mindfulness of All Buddhas.』 'Śāriputra, what do you think? Why is this Sutra called the 『Sutra of the Protection and Mindfulness of All Buddhas』? Śāriputra, if there are good men or good women who hear this Sutra and uphold it
者，及聞諸佛名者；是諸善男子、善女人，皆為一切諸佛共所護念，皆得不退轉于阿耨多羅三藐三菩提。是故舍利弗！汝等皆當信受我語及諸佛所說。
「舍利弗！若有人已發願、今發願、當發願，欲生阿彌陀佛國者；是諸人等，皆得不退轉于阿耨多羅三藐三菩提，于彼國土若已生、若今生、若當生。是故舍利弗！諸善男子、善女人若有信者，應當發願生彼國土。
「舍利弗！如我今者，稱讚諸佛不可思議功德；彼諸佛等，亦稱說我不可思議功德，而作是言：『釋迦牟尼佛能為甚難希有之事，能于娑婆國土五濁惡世——劫濁、見濁、煩惱濁、眾生濁、命濁中，得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提，為諸眾生說是一切世間難信之法。』舍利弗！當知我於五濁惡世，行此難事；得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提，為一切世間說此難信之法，是為甚難！」
佛說此經已。舍利弗及諸比丘，一切世間天、人、阿修羅等，聞佛所說，歡喜信受，作禮而去。
佛說阿彌陀經
無量壽佛 說往生凈土咒。
南無阿彌多婆夜 哆他伽哆夜 哆地夜他 阿彌唎(上聲)都婆毗 阿彌唎哆 悉耽婆毗 阿彌唎哆 毗迦蘭哆 伽彌膩 伽伽那 抧多迦隸 莎婆訶
誦此咒者，阿彌陀佛常住其頂，命終之後任運往生。
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 『那些聽聞諸佛名號的人，這些善男子、善女人，都為一切諸佛共同護念，都能在證得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提（無上正等正覺）的道路上不退轉。所以，舍利弗（佛陀的十大弟子之一）！你們都應當信受我的話以及諸佛所說。』 『舍利弗！如果有人已經發愿、現在發願、將來發愿，想要往生阿彌陀佛（西方極樂世界的教主）的國度，這些人都能在證得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提的道路上不退轉，並且在那個國土，無論是已經往生、現在往生、還是將來往生。所以，舍利弗！善男子、善女人如果有信心的，應當發願往生那個國土。』 『舍利弗！就像我現在稱讚諸佛不可思議的功德一樣，那些諸佛也稱說我不可思議的功德，並且這樣說：『釋迦牟尼佛（佛教的創始人）能做非常困難和稀有的事情，能在娑婆（我們所處的世界）國土的五濁惡世——劫濁（時代混亂）、見濁（錯誤的見解）、煩惱濁（煩惱熾盛）、眾生濁（眾生愚昧）、命濁（壽命短促）中，證得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提，為眾生宣說這在一切世間難以置信的佛法。』舍利弗！應當知道我在五濁惡世中，行此難事，證得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提，為一切世間宣說這難以置信的佛法，這是非常困難的！』 佛陀說完這部經后，舍利弗以及眾比丘（出家修行的男性佛教徒），一切世間的天人、阿修羅（一種神道）等，聽聞佛陀所說，歡喜信受，行禮后離去。 《佛說阿彌陀經》 無量壽佛（阿彌陀佛的別稱）說往生凈土咒。 南無阿彌多婆夜 哆他伽哆夜 哆地夜他 阿彌唎都婆毗 阿彌唎哆 悉耽婆毗 阿彌唎哆 毗迦蘭哆 伽彌膩 伽伽那 抧多迦隸 莎婆訶 誦持此咒的人，阿彌陀佛會常住其頭頂，命終之後自然往生（西方極樂世界）。
【English Translation】 English version 'Those who hear the names of all the Buddhas; these good men and good women, are all protected and remembered by all the Buddhas, and they will all attain non-retrogression on the path to Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi (unexcelled complete enlightenment). Therefore, Shariputra (one of the Buddha's ten great disciples)! You should all believe and accept my words and what all the Buddhas have said.' 'Shariputra! If there are people who have already made vows, are now making vows, or will make vows in the future, wishing to be born in the land of Amitabha Buddha (the principal Buddha of the Western Pure Land), these people will all attain non-retrogression on the path to Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi, and in that land, whether they have already been born, are now being born, or will be born in the future. Therefore, Shariputra! If good men and good women have faith, they should make vows to be born in that land.' 'Shariputra! Just as I now praise the inconceivable merits of all the Buddhas, those Buddhas also praise my inconceivable merits, and say: 'Shakyamuni Buddha (the founder of Buddhism) is able to do very difficult and rare things, able to attain Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi in the five turbidities of the evil world of the Saha (the world we live in) land—the turbidity of the kalpa (era of chaos), the turbidity of views (wrong views), the turbidity of afflictions (intense afflictions), the turbidity of beings (ignorant beings), and the turbidity of life (short lifespan)—and to preach this Dharma (Buddhist teachings) that is difficult to believe in all the world.' Shariputra! You should know that in the five turbidities of the evil world, I have done this difficult thing, attained Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi, and preached this difficult-to-believe Dharma to all the world, which is extremely difficult!' After the Buddha finished speaking this sutra, Shariputra and all the Bhikkhus (monks), all the Devas (gods), humans, Asuras (a type of demigod), and others in the world, hearing what the Buddha had said, joyfully believed and accepted it, bowed, and departed. The Amitabha Sutra Spoken by the Buddha The Immeasurable Life Buddha (another name for Amitabha Buddha) speaks the Rebirth in the Pure Land Mantra. Namo Amitabha-ya Tathagataya Tadyatha Amrita-udbhave Amrita-siddhambhave Amrita-vikrante Amrita-gamini Gagana Kirti-kare Svaha Those who recite this mantra, Amitabha Buddha will always reside on their head, and after their life ends, they will naturally be reborn (in the Western Pure Land).
龍樹菩薩愿生安養，夢感此咒。
耶舍三藏誦此咒。天平寺銹法師從耶舍三藏口受此咒。其人云：「經本外國不來。受持咒法，日夜六時各誦三七遍；晨夜澡漱，嚼楊枝，然香火，于形象前跪，合掌誦三七遍。日日恒爾，即滅四重、五逆、十惡，謗方等罪悉得除滅。現在不為一切諸邪鬼神之所惱亂，命終之後任運往生阿彌陀國，何況晝夜受持誦讀功德不可思議。」
佛說阿彌陀經卷第一
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本：龍樹菩薩（Nāgārjuna Bodhisattva）發願往生安養（極樂世界），在夢中感應到了這個咒語。 耶舍三藏（Yasha Tripitaka）誦持此咒。天平寺的銹法師從耶舍三藏口中得到了這個咒語。那人說：『經書原本在外國沒有傳來。受持這個咒語的方法是，每天早晚六個時段各誦唸二十一遍；早晚洗漱，嚼楊枝，點燃香火，在佛像前跪下，合掌誦唸二十一遍。每天都這樣堅持，就能消滅四重罪（殺父、殺母、殺阿羅漢、破和合僧）、五逆罪（殺父、殺母、殺阿羅漢、出佛身血、破和合僧）、十惡業（殺生、偷盜、邪淫、妄語、兩舌、惡口、綺語、貪慾、嗔恚、邪見），誹謗方等經典的罪業也都能消除。現在不會被一切邪惡鬼神所惱亂，命終之後自然往生阿彌陀佛（Amitābha）的極樂世界，更何況晝夜受持誦讀，其功德更是不可思議。』 《佛說阿彌陀經》卷第一
【English Translation】 English version: Nāgārjuna Bodhisattva, wishing to be reborn in Sukhāvatī (the Pure Land), received this mantra in a dream. Yasha Tripitaka recited this mantra. The monk Xiu of Tianping Temple received this mantra orally from Yasha Tripitaka. That person said: 'The original scriptures have not come from foreign lands. The method for receiving and upholding this mantra is to recite it twenty-one times each during the six periods of the day and night; wash and rinse in the morning and evening, chew on a willow twig, light incense, kneel before the image, and recite it twenty-one times with palms together. If you persist in this daily, you will eradicate the four grave offenses (killing one's father, killing one's mother, killing an Arhat, and causing disunity in the Sangha), the five heinous crimes (killing one's father, killing one's mother, killing an Arhat, shedding the blood of a Buddha, and causing disunity in the Sangha), the ten evil deeds (killing, stealing, sexual misconduct, lying, divisive speech, harsh speech, idle chatter, greed, anger, and wrong views), and the sins of slandering the Vaipulya sutras. In the present, you will not be disturbed by any evil ghosts or spirits, and after death, you will naturally be reborn in the Amitābha Buddha's Pure Land, let alone the inconceivable merit of receiving, upholding, and reciting it day and night.' The first volume of the 'Amitābha Sūtra Spoken by the Buddha'