T12n0367_稱讚凈土佛攝受經
大正藏第 12 冊 No. 0367 稱讚凈土佛攝受經
No. 367 [No. 366]
稱讚凈土佛攝受經
大唐三藏法師玄奘奉 詔譯
如是我聞：
一時，薄伽梵在室羅筏住誓多林給孤獨園，與大苾芻眾千二百五十人俱，一切皆是尊宿聲聞眾望所識大阿羅漢，其名曰：尊者舍利子、摩訶目犍連、摩訶迦葉、阿泥律陀，如是等諸大聲聞而為上首。復與無量菩薩摩訶薩俱，一切皆住不退轉位，無量功德眾所莊嚴，其名曰：妙吉祥菩薩、無能勝菩薩、常精進菩薩、不休息菩薩，如是等諸大菩薩而為上首。復有帝釋、大梵天王、堪忍界主、護世四王，如是上首百千俱胝那庾多數諸天子眾，及余世間無量天、人、阿素洛等，為聞法故，俱來會坐。
爾時，世尊告舍利子：
「汝今知不？於是西方，去此世界過百千俱胝那庾多佛土，有佛世界名曰極樂。其中世尊名無量壽及無量光，如來、應、正等覺十號圓滿，今現在彼安隱住持，為諸有情宣說甚深微妙之法，令得殊勝利益安樂。
「又，舍利子！何因何緣，彼佛世界名為極樂？舍利子！由彼界中諸有情類，無有一切身心憂苦，唯有無量清凈喜樂，是故名為極樂世界。
「又，舍利子！極樂世界凈
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 《稱讚凈土佛攝受經》 唐三藏法師玄奘奉詔譯 如是我聞： 一時，薄伽梵（Bhagavan，世尊）在室羅筏（Śrāvastī）的誓多林（Jetavana）給孤獨園（Anāthapiṇḍada-ārāma）中，與一千二百五十位大比丘（bhikṣu）一同居住。他們都是受人尊敬的長老聲聞（śrāvaka），為眾所知的大阿羅漢（arhat），他們的名字是：尊者舍利子（Śāriputra）、摩訶目犍連（Mahāmaudgalyāyana）、摩訶迦葉（Mahākāśyapa）、阿泥律陀（Aniruddha）等，這些大聲聞是他們的首領。此外，還有無數的菩薩摩訶薩（bodhisattva-mahāsattva）一同前來，他們都安住于不退轉的境界，以無量的功德莊嚴自身，他們的名字是：妙吉祥菩薩（Mañjuśrī）、無能勝菩薩（Ajita）、常精進菩薩（Sadāprarudita）、不休息菩薩（Anikṣiptadhura）等，這些大菩薩是他們的首領。還有帝釋（Indra）、大梵天王（Mahābrahmā）、堪忍界主（Sahāpati）、護世四王（Caturmahārājakāyika）等，這些首領率領著百千俱胝那庾多（koṭi-nāyuta）的天子眾，以及其他世間無數的天人、阿修羅（asura）等，爲了聽聞佛法，都來到這裡集會。 那時，世尊告訴舍利子： 『你現在知道嗎？在西方，距離這個世界超過百千俱胝那庾多佛土的地方，有一個佛世界名為極樂（Sukhāvatī）。那裡的世尊名為無量壽（Amitāyus）和無量光（Amitābha），如來（Tathāgata）、應（Arhat）、正等覺（Samyaksaṃbuddha）十號圓滿，現在安穩地住在那裡，為眾生宣說甚深微妙的佛法，使他們獲得殊勝的利益和安樂。』 『還有，舍利子！因為什麼原因，那個佛世界被稱為極樂呢？舍利子！因為那個世界中的眾生，沒有一切身心的憂愁和痛苦，只有無量的清凈喜樂，所以被稱為極樂世界。』 『還有，舍利子！極樂世界清凈
【English Translation】 English version The Sutra of the Buddha's Embrace and Praise of the Pure Land Translated by the Tripitaka Master Xuanzang of the Great Tang Dynasty under Imperial Decree Thus have I heard: At one time, the Bhagavan (World-Honored One) was dwelling in the Jetavana (Jetavana-vihāra) of Śrāvastī (Śrāvastī), in the Anāthapiṇḍada-ārāma (Anāthapiṇḍada's Park), together with a great assembly of twelve hundred and fifty bhikṣus (monks). All of them were venerable elders, śrāvakas (hearers), well-known great arhats (worthy ones), whose names were: the Venerable Śāriputra, Mahāmaudgalyāyana, Mahākāśyapa, Aniruddha, and other such great śrāvakas who were their leaders. Also, there were countless bodhisattva-mahāsattvas (great bodhisattvas) together, all dwelling in the stage of non-retrogression, adorned with immeasurable merits, whose names were: Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva, Ajita Bodhisattva, Sadāprarudita Bodhisattva, Anikṣiptadhura Bodhisattva, and other such great bodhisattvas who were their leaders. Furthermore, there were Indra (Śakra), Mahābrahmā, Sahāpati (Lord of the Sahā World), the Caturmahārājakāyika (Four Guardian Kings), and other such leaders, along with hundreds of thousands of koṭi-nāyutas (countless) of devaputras (gods), and other countless devas (gods), humans, asuras (demigods), etc. of the world, who had come together to hear the Dharma. At that time, the World-Honored One said to Śāriputra: 'Do you know, Śāriputra, that to the west, beyond hundreds of thousands of koṭi-nāyutas of Buddha-lands from this world, there is a Buddha-world called Sukhāvatī (Land of Bliss)? The World-Honored One there is named Amitāyus (Immeasurable Life) and Amitābha (Immeasurable Light), the Tathāgata (Thus-Gone One), Arhat (Worthy One), Samyaksaṃbuddha (Perfectly Enlightened One), possessing the ten titles in full, now dwells there peacefully, expounding the profound and subtle Dharma for all sentient beings, enabling them to attain supreme benefits and happiness.' 'Moreover, Śāriputra, for what reason is that Buddha-world called Sukhāvatī? Śāriputra, because in that world, all sentient beings are free from all physical and mental suffering, and only possess immeasurable pure joy and happiness, therefore it is called the Sukhāvatī world.' 'Furthermore, Śāriputra, the Sukhāvatī world is pure'
佛土中，處處皆有七重行列妙寶欄楯、七重行列寶多羅樹，及有七重妙寶羅網，周匝圍繞，四寶莊嚴——金寶、銀寶、吠琉璃寶、頗胝迦寶，妙飾間綺。舍利子！彼佛土中有如是等眾妙綺飾，功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
「又，舍利子！極樂世界凈佛土中，處處皆有七妙寶池，八功德水彌滿其中。何等名為八功德水？一者澄凈，二者清冷，三者甘美，四者輕軟，五者潤澤，六者安和，七者飲時除飢渴等無量過患，八者飲已定能長養諸根四大；增益種種殊勝善根，多福眾生常樂受用。是諸寶池底布金沙，四面周匝有四階道，四寶莊嚴甚可愛樂。諸池周匝有妙寶樹，間飾行列香氣芬馥，七寶莊嚴甚可愛樂。言七寶者，一金、二銀、三吠琉璃、四頗胝迦、五赤真珠、六阿濕摩揭拉婆寶、七牟娑落揭拉婆寶。是諸池中常有種種雜色蓮華，量如車輪，青形青顯青光青影，黃形黃顯黃光黃影，赤形赤顯赤光赤影，白形白顯白光白影，四形四顯四光四影。舍利子！彼佛土中有如是等眾妙綺飾，功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
「又，舍利子！極樂世界凈佛土中，自然常有無量無邊眾妙伎樂，音曲和雅甚可愛樂。諸有情類聞斯妙音，諸惡煩惱悉皆消滅，無量善法漸次增長，速證無上正等菩提。舍利子
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本：在佛土之中，處處都有七重排列的精美欄桿，七重排列的寶多羅樹（一種高大的樹），以及七重精美的寶網，環繞四周，用四種珍寶——金寶、銀寶、吠琉璃寶（一種青色的寶石）、頗胝迦寶（一種透明的寶石）——裝飾得華麗而精美。舍利子（佛陀的十大弟子之一）！那個佛土中有如此種種精美的裝飾，功德莊嚴，非常可愛，因此被稱為極樂世界。 又，舍利子！在極樂世界的清凈佛土中，處處都有七個精美的寶池，其中充滿了八功德水。什麼叫做八功德水呢？第一是澄凈，第二是清涼，第三是甘甜，第四是輕柔，第五是潤澤，第六是安和，第七是飲用時能消除飢渴等無量過患，第八是飲用后必定能滋養諸根和四大（地、水、火、風），增益各種殊勝的善根，多福的眾生常常樂於享用。這些寶池的底部鋪著金沙，四面環繞著四條階梯，用四種珍寶裝飾得非常可愛。池塘周圍有精美的寶樹，交錯排列，香氣芬芳，用七種珍寶裝飾得非常可愛。所說的七寶是：一金、二銀、三吠琉璃、四頗胝迦、五赤真珠、六阿濕摩揭拉婆寶（一種馬腦寶石）、七牟娑落揭拉婆寶（一種珊瑚寶石）。這些池塘中常常有各種雜色的蓮花，大小如車輪，青色的蓮花呈現青色，發出青光，映出青影；黃色的蓮花呈現黃色，發出黃光，映出黃影；紅色的蓮花呈現紅色，發出紅光，映出紅影；白色的蓮花呈現白色，發出白光，映出白影，四種顏色，四種顯現，四種光芒，四種倒影。舍利子！那個佛土中有如此種種精美的裝飾，功德莊嚴，非常可愛，因此被稱為極樂世界。 又，舍利子！在極樂世界的清凈佛土中，自然而然地常常有無量無邊的美妙音樂，音調和諧優美，非常可愛。所有眾生聽到這種美妙的音樂，各種惡的煩惱都會全部消滅，無量的善法逐漸增長，迅速證得無上正等菩提（最高的覺悟）。舍利子！
【English Translation】 English version: In the Buddha-land, everywhere there are seven rows of exquisite railings, seven rows of precious Tala trees (a tall tree), and seven layers of exquisite jeweled nets, surrounding all sides, adorned with four kinds of treasures—gold, silver, vaiḍūrya (a blue gemstone), and sphaṭika (a clear gemstone)—beautifully and exquisitely. Śāriputra (one of the Buddha's ten great disciples)! That Buddha-land has such exquisite decorations, meritorious virtues, and is extremely delightful, therefore it is called the Land of Ultimate Bliss. Furthermore, Śāriputra! In the pure Buddha-land of the Land of Ultimate Bliss, everywhere there are seven exquisite jeweled ponds, filled with the water of eight meritorious qualities. What are the eight meritorious qualities of water? First, it is clear; second, it is cool; third, it is sweet; fourth, it is light and soft; fifth, it is moistening; sixth, it is peaceful; seventh, when drunk, it eliminates countless afflictions such as hunger and thirst; eighth, after drinking, it certainly nourishes the roots and the four great elements (earth, water, fire, and wind), increasing various superior roots of goodness, and beings with much merit often enjoy it. The bottom of these jeweled ponds is covered with golden sand, and on all four sides there are four stairways, adorned with four kinds of treasures, which are very delightful. Around the ponds are exquisite jeweled trees, arranged in rows, with fragrant aromas, adorned with seven kinds of treasures, which are very delightful. The seven treasures are: gold, silver, vaiḍūrya, sphaṭika, red pearls, aśmagarbha (a type of agate), and musāragalva (a type of coral). In these ponds, there are often various multicolored lotuses, as large as chariot wheels; blue lotuses appear blue, emit blue light, and cast blue shadows; yellow lotuses appear yellow, emit yellow light, and cast yellow shadows; red lotuses appear red, emit red light, and cast red shadows; white lotuses appear white, emit white light, and cast white shadows—four colors, four appearances, four lights, and four shadows. Śāriputra! That Buddha-land has such exquisite decorations, meritorious virtues, and is extremely delightful, therefore it is called the Land of Ultimate Bliss. Furthermore, Śāriputra! In the pure Buddha-land of the Land of Ultimate Bliss, there is naturally and constantly limitless and boundless wonderful music, with harmonious and beautiful melodies, which is very delightful. When all sentient beings hear this wonderful music, all evil afflictions will be completely eliminated, and limitless good dharmas will gradually increase, quickly attaining unsurpassed, perfect enlightenment (the highest awakening). Śāriputra!
！彼佛土中有如是等眾妙綺飾，功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
「又，舍利子！極樂世界凈佛土中，周遍大地真金合成，其觸柔軟，香潔光明，無量無邊妙寶間飾。舍利子！彼佛土中有如是等眾妙綺飾，功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
「又，舍利子！極樂世界凈佛土中，晝夜六時常雨種種上妙天華，光澤香潔，細軟雜色，雖令見者身心適悅而不貪著，增長有情無量無數不可思議殊勝功德。彼有情類，晝夜六時常持供養無量壽佛；每晨朝時，持此天華，於一食頃，飛至他方無量世界，供養百千俱胝諸佛，于諸佛所各以百千俱胝樹花持散供養，還至本處游天住等。舍利子！彼佛土中有如是等眾妙綺飾，功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
「又，舍利子！極樂世界凈佛土中，常有種種奇妙可愛雜色眾鳥，所謂：鵝雁、鹙鷺、鴻鶴、孔雀、鸚鵡、羯羅頻迦、命命鳥等。如是眾鳥，晝夜六時恒共集會，出和雅聲，隨其類音宣揚妙法，所謂：甚深念住、正斷、神足、根、力、覺、道支等無量妙法。彼土眾生聞是聲已，各得唸佛、念法、念僧無量功德熏修其身。汝舍利子，于意云何？彼土眾鳥豈是傍生惡趣攝耶？勿作是見。所以者何？彼佛凈土無三惡道，尚不聞有三惡趣名，何況有實
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本：'那佛土中有如此種種精妙的裝飾，功德莊嚴，非常可愛，因此名為極樂世界。' 『又，舍利子（佛陀十大弟子之一，以智慧著稱）！極樂世界清凈的佛土中，整個大地都是用純金合成的，觸感柔軟，香氣潔凈，光芒閃耀，並以無量無邊的珍寶點綴。舍利子！那佛土中有如此種種精妙的裝飾，功德莊嚴，非常可愛，因此名為極樂世界。』 『又，舍利子！極樂世界清凈的佛土中，白天夜晚六個時辰都常降下種種上妙的天花，光澤鮮亮，香氣潔凈，細軟且色彩繽紛，雖然讓見到的人身心愉悅，卻不會產生貪戀執著，反而增長有情眾生無量無數不可思議的殊勝功德。那裡的有情眾生，白天夜晚六個時辰都常持用這些天花供養無量壽佛（阿彌陀佛的別稱）；每天早晨，他們拿著這些天花，在一頓飯的時間內，飛到其他無量世界，供養百千俱胝（俱胝為印度計數單位，表示千萬）諸佛，在諸佛處各自用百千俱胝樹花散佈供養，然後回到原來的地方，在空中游玩居住。舍利子！那佛土中有如此種種精妙的裝飾，功德莊嚴，非常可愛，因此名為極樂世界。』 『又，舍利子！極樂世界清凈的佛土中，常有種種奇妙可愛、顏色各異的眾鳥，例如：鵝、雁、鹙鷺、鴻鶴、孔雀、鸚鵡、羯羅頻迦（一種美妙的鳥）、命命鳥等。這些鳥，白天夜晚六個時辰都一起鳴叫，發出和諧悅耳的聲音，隨著各自的類別宣揚微妙的佛法，例如：甚深念住（四念住之一）、正斷（四正勤之一）、神足（四神足之一）、根（五根）、力（五力）、覺（七覺支）、道支（八正道）等無量妙法。那裡的眾生聽到這些聲音后，各自都能得到唸佛、念法、念僧的無量功德，熏修自身。你舍利子，你認為如何？那裡的眾鳥難道是屬於傍生（畜生）惡趣的嗎？不要這樣認為。為什麼呢？那佛的清凈國土沒有三惡道，甚至聽不到有三惡趣的名字，更何況有真實的惡趣存在呢？'
【English Translation】 English version: 'In that Buddha-land, there are such various exquisite adornments, meritorious virtues, and majestic embellishments, which are extremely delightful and pleasing; therefore, it is called the Land of Ultimate Bliss.' 'Moreover, Shariputra (one of the Buddha's ten great disciples, known for his wisdom)! In the pure Buddha-land of the Land of Ultimate Bliss, the entire ground is made of pure gold, its touch is soft, its fragrance is pure, and it shines with light, adorned with immeasurable and boundless precious jewels. Shariputra! In that Buddha-land, there are such various exquisite adornments, meritorious virtues, and majestic embellishments, which are extremely delightful and pleasing; therefore, it is called the Land of Ultimate Bliss.' 'Moreover, Shariputra! In the pure Buddha-land of the Land of Ultimate Bliss, during the six periods of day and night, various supreme celestial flowers constantly rain down, their luster is bright, their fragrance is pure, they are soft and of various colors. Although they bring joy to the body and mind of those who see them, they do not cause attachment or craving, but rather increase the immeasurable, countless, and inconceivable supreme merits of sentient beings. The sentient beings there, during the six periods of day and night, constantly use these celestial flowers to make offerings to Amitayus Buddha (another name for Amitabha Buddha); every morning, they take these celestial flowers and, within the time it takes to eat a meal, fly to countless other worlds, making offerings to hundreds of thousands of kotis (a koti is an Indian unit of counting, meaning ten million) of Buddhas. At each Buddha's place, they each scatter and offer hundreds of thousands of kotis of tree flowers, and then return to their original place, dwelling and playing in the sky. Shariputra! In that Buddha-land, there are such various exquisite adornments, meritorious virtues, and majestic embellishments, which are extremely delightful and pleasing; therefore, it is called the Land of Ultimate Bliss.' 'Moreover, Shariputra! In the pure Buddha-land of the Land of Ultimate Bliss, there are always various wonderful and lovely birds of different colors, such as: geese, swans, egrets, cranes, peacocks, parrots, kalavinkas (a kind of beautiful bird), jivamjivakas, and so on. These birds, during the six periods of day and night, constantly sing together, producing harmonious and pleasing sounds, and according to their respective kinds, they proclaim the wonderful Dharma, such as: the profound mindfulness (one of the four foundations of mindfulness), right exertion (one of the four right exertions), spiritual power (one of the four spiritual powers), roots (the five roots), powers (the five powers), enlightenment factors (the seven factors of enlightenment), the path factors (the eightfold path), and other immeasurable wonderful Dharmas. When the sentient beings there hear these sounds, they each attain immeasurable merits of mindfulness of the Buddha, mindfulness of the Dharma, and mindfulness of the Sangha, cultivating their bodies. You, Shariputra, what do you think? Are the birds in that land considered to belong to the animal realm (a realm of suffering)? Do not hold such a view. Why is that? In that pure Buddha-land, there are no three evil paths; one does not even hear the names of the three evil realms, let alone the existence of actual evil realms!'
罪業所招傍生！眾鳥當知皆是無量壽佛變化所作，令其宣暢無量法音，作諸有情利益安樂。舍利子！彼佛土中有如是等眾妙綺飾，功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
「又，舍利子！極樂世界凈佛土中，常有妙風吹諸寶樹及寶羅網出微妙音。譬如百千俱胝天樂同時俱作，出微妙聲甚可愛玩；如是彼土常有妙風吹眾寶樹及寶羅網，擊出種種微妙音聲說種種法。彼土眾生聞是聲已，起佛、法、僧唸作意等無量功德。舍利子！彼佛土中有如是等眾妙綺飾，功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
「又，舍利子！極樂世界凈佛土中，有如是等無量無邊不可思議甚希有事。假使經于百千俱胝那庾多劫，以其無量百千俱胝那庾多舌，一一舌上出無量聲贊其功德亦不能盡，是故名為極樂世界。
「又，舍利子！極樂世界凈佛土中，佛有何緣名無量壽？舍利子！由彼如來及諸有情，壽命無量無數大劫；由是緣故，彼土如來名無量壽。舍利子！無量壽佛證得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提已來經十大劫。舍利子！何緣彼佛名無量光？舍利子！由彼如來恒放無量無邊妙光，遍照一切十方佛土，施作佛事無有障礙；由是緣故，彼土如來名無量光。舍利子！彼佛凈土成就如是功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
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【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本：因罪業所感召而投生的傍生道眾生！你們這些鳥兒應當知道，這一切都是無量壽佛（Amitayus Buddha，又名阿彌陀佛，意為擁有無量壽命的佛）變化所顯現的，爲了讓它們宣揚無量的佛法之音，為一切有情眾生帶來利益和安樂。舍利子（Sariputra，佛陀的十大弟子之一，以智慧著稱）！那個佛國中有如此種種美妙的裝飾，功德莊嚴，非常可愛，因此被稱為極樂世界（Sukhavati，意為安樂的凈土）。 又，舍利子！在極樂世界清凈的佛土中，經常有美妙的風吹動著寶樹和寶羅網，發出微妙的聲音。就像成百上千俱胝（koti，印度計數單位，表示千萬）的天樂同時演奏，發出非常美妙動聽的聲音一樣；同樣，那個佛土也經常有美妙的風吹動著寶樹和寶羅網，敲擊出各種微妙的聲音，宣說各種佛法。那個佛土的眾生聽到這些聲音后，會生起對佛、法、僧的憶念和作意等無量功德。舍利子！那個佛國中有如此種種美妙的裝飾，功德莊嚴，非常可愛，因此被稱為極樂世界。 又，舍利子！在極樂世界清凈的佛土中，有如此等等無量無邊、不可思議、非常稀有的事情。即使經過百千俱胝那庾多（nayuta，印度計數單位，表示千萬）劫的時間，用無量百千俱胝那庾多條舌頭，每一條舌頭上發出無量的聲音來讚歎它的功德，也無法窮盡，因此被稱為極樂世界。 又，舍利子！在極樂世界清凈的佛土中，佛陀為何被稱為無量壽（Amitayus）？舍利子！因為那位如來（Tathagata，佛的稱號）和所有有情眾生的壽命都是無量無數大劫；因為這個緣故，那個佛土的如來被稱為無量壽。舍利子！無量壽佛證得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提（Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi，無上正等正覺，佛的最高覺悟）以來已經過了十大劫。舍利子！為何那位佛被稱為無量光（Amitabha，意為擁有無量光明的佛）？舍利子！因為那位如來恒常放出無量無邊的美妙光明，遍照一切十方佛土，施行佛事沒有任何障礙；因為這個緣故，那個佛土的如來被稱為無量光。舍利子！那個佛的凈土成就瞭如此功德莊嚴，非常可愛，因此被稱為極樂世界。
【English Translation】 English version: Beings of the animal realm, born from karmic deeds! You birds should know that all of this is manifested by the transformation of Amitayus Buddha (also known as Amitabha Buddha, meaning the Buddha of immeasurable life), to have them proclaim the immeasurable sound of Dharma, bringing benefit and happiness to all sentient beings. Sariputra (one of the ten great disciples of the Buddha, known for his wisdom)! In that Buddha-land, there are such wonderful decorations, adorned with merits, which are very lovely, therefore it is called the Land of Bliss (Sukhavati, meaning the land of bliss). Furthermore, Sariputra! In the pure Buddha-land of the Land of Bliss, there are often wonderful winds blowing through the jeweled trees and jeweled nets, producing subtle sounds. It is like hundreds of thousands of kotis (an Indian unit of counting, meaning ten million) of celestial music playing simultaneously, producing very wonderful and pleasant sounds; similarly, in that land, there are often wonderful winds blowing through the jeweled trees and jeweled nets, striking out various subtle sounds, proclaiming various Dharmas. When the beings of that land hear these sounds, they will generate immeasurable merits such as the recollection and contemplation of the Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha. Sariputra! In that Buddha-land, there are such wonderful decorations, adorned with merits, which are very lovely, therefore it is called the Land of Bliss. Furthermore, Sariputra! In the pure Buddha-land of the Land of Bliss, there are such immeasurable, boundless, inconceivable, and extremely rare things. Even if countless hundreds of thousands of kotis of nayutas (an Indian unit of counting, meaning ten million) of kalpas (an eon) pass, using countless hundreds of thousands of kotis of nayutas of tongues, with each tongue producing immeasurable sounds to praise its merits, it would still be impossible to exhaust them, therefore it is called the Land of Bliss. Furthermore, Sariputra! In the pure Buddha-land of the Land of Bliss, why is the Buddha called Amitayus (Immeasurable Life)? Sariputra! Because the lifespan of that Tathagata (a title of the Buddha) and all sentient beings is immeasurable and countless great kalpas; for this reason, the Tathagata of that land is called Amitayus. Sariputra! It has been ten great kalpas since Amitayus Buddha attained Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi (the supreme perfect enlightenment of a Buddha). Sariputra! Why is that Buddha called Amitabha (Immeasurable Light)? Sariputra! Because that Tathagata constantly emits immeasurable and boundless wonderful light, illuminating all Buddha-lands in the ten directions, performing Buddha-works without any obstacles; for this reason, the Tathagata of that land is called Amitabha. Sariputra! That Buddha's pure land is accomplished with such meritorious adornments, which are very lovely, therefore it is called the Land of Bliss.
又，舍利子！極樂世界凈佛土中，無量壽佛常有無量聲聞弟子，一切皆是大阿羅漢，具足種種微妙功德，其量無邊不可稱數。舍利子！彼佛凈土成就如是功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
「又，舍利子！極樂世界凈佛土中，無量壽佛常有無量菩薩弟子，一切皆是一生所繫，具足種種微妙功德，其量無邊不可稱數，假使經于無數量劫贊其功德終不能盡。舍利子！彼佛土中成就如是功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
「又，舍利子！若諸有情生彼土者皆不退轉，必不復墮諸險惡趣、邊地下賤蔑戾車中，常游諸佛清凈國土，殊勝行愿唸唸增進，決定當證阿耨多羅三藐三菩提。舍利子！彼佛土中成就如是功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
「又，舍利子！若諸有情聞彼西方無量壽佛清凈佛土無量功德眾所莊嚴，皆應發願生彼佛土。所以者何？若生彼土，得與如是無量功德眾所莊嚴諸大士等同一集會，受用如是無量功德眾所莊嚴清凈佛土，大乘法樂常無退轉，無量行愿唸唸增進，速證無上正等菩提。故，舍利子！生彼佛土諸有情類成就無量無邊功德，非少善根諸有情類當得往生無量壽佛極樂世界清凈佛土。
「又，舍利子！若有凈信諸善男子或善女人，得聞如是無量壽佛無量無邊
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本： 再者，舍利子！在極樂世界清凈的佛土中，無量壽佛（Amitayus Buddha）常有無數的聲聞弟子，他們都是大阿羅漢（Arhat），具備種種微妙的功德，其數量無邊無法計算。舍利子！那個佛土成就瞭如此功德莊嚴，非常可愛和令人喜悅，所以稱為極樂世界。 再者，舍利子！在極樂世界清凈的佛土中，無量壽佛常有無數的菩薩弟子，他們都是一生補處（Ekajati-pratibaddha），具備種種微妙的功德，其數量無邊無法計算，即使經過無數劫讚歎他們的功德也無法窮盡。舍利子！那個佛土成就瞭如此功德莊嚴，非常可愛和令人喜悅，所以稱為極樂世界。 再者，舍利子！如果眾生往生到那個佛土，都不會退轉，必定不會再墮入各種險惡的道途、邊地和蔑戾車（Mleccha）中，他們會常遊歷諸佛清凈的國土，殊勝的行愿唸唸增進，必定會證得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提（Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi）。舍利子！那個佛土成就瞭如此功德莊嚴，非常可愛和令人喜悅，所以稱為極樂世界。 再者，舍利子！如果眾生聽聞到西方無量壽佛清凈佛土的無量功德所莊嚴，都應當發願往生到那個佛土。為什麼呢？如果往生到那個佛土，就能與如此無量功德所莊嚴的諸大士們同聚一處，受用如此無量功德所莊嚴的清凈佛土，大乘佛法的快樂永遠不會退轉，無量的行愿唸唸增進，迅速證得無上正等菩提。所以，舍利子！往生到那個佛土的眾生，成就了無量無邊的功德，不是隻有少許善根的眾生才能往生到無量壽佛的極樂世界清凈佛土。 再者，舍利子！如果有具足凈信的善男子或善女人，聽聞到如此無量壽佛無量無邊的
【English Translation】 English version: Furthermore, Shariputra! In the pure Buddha-land of the World of Bliss, Amitayus Buddha always has countless Shravaka disciples, all of whom are great Arhats, possessing various subtle merits, their number being boundless and incalculable. Shariputra! That Buddha-land is adorned with such merits, being very lovely and delightful, therefore it is called the World of Bliss. Furthermore, Shariputra! In the pure Buddha-land of the World of Bliss, Amitayus Buddha always has countless Bodhisattva disciples, all of whom are bound to one more birth, possessing various subtle merits, their number being boundless and incalculable, even if one were to praise their merits for countless kalpas, it would not be exhausted. Shariputra! That Buddha-land is adorned with such merits, being very lovely and delightful, therefore it is called the World of Bliss. Furthermore, Shariputra! If sentient beings are born in that land, they will not regress, and will certainly not fall into any dangerous paths, borderlands, or Mleccha (barbarian) regions. They will always travel in the pure lands of all Buddhas, their superior vows and practices will increase moment by moment, and they will certainly attain Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi. Shariputra! That Buddha-land is adorned with such merits, being very lovely and delightful, therefore it is called the World of Bliss. Furthermore, Shariputra! If sentient beings hear of the immeasurable merits that adorn the pure Buddha-land of Amitayus Buddha in the West, they should all make vows to be born in that Buddha-land. Why is that? If one is born in that land, one will be in the same assembly as the great beings adorned with such immeasurable merits, enjoying the pure Buddha-land adorned with such immeasurable merits, the joy of the Mahayana Dharma will never regress, immeasurable vows and practices will increase moment by moment, and one will quickly attain unsurpassed, perfect enlightenment. Therefore, Shariputra! Sentient beings born in that Buddha-land achieve immeasurable and boundless merits, and it is not only those with few good roots who can be reborn in the pure Buddha-land of Amitayus Buddha in the World of Bliss. Furthermore, Shariputra! If there are virtuous men or virtuous women with pure faith, who hear of the immeasurable and boundless
不可思議功德名號、極樂世界功德莊嚴，聞已思惟，若一日夜，或二、或三、或四、或五、或六、或七，繫念不亂。是善男子或善女人臨命終時，無量壽佛與其無量聲聞弟子、菩薩眾俱前後圍繞，來住其前，慈悲加祐，令心不亂；既捨命已，隨佛眾會，生無量壽極樂世界清凈佛土。
「又，舍利子！我觀如是利益安樂大事因緣，說誠諦語。若有凈信諸善男子或善女人，得聞如是無量壽佛不可思議功德名號、極樂世界凈佛土者，一切皆應信受發願，如說修行，生彼佛土。
「又，舍利子！如我今者，稱揚讚歎無量壽佛無量無邊不可思議佛土功德；如是東方亦有現在不動如來、山幢如來、大山如來、山光如來、妙幢如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住在東方，自佛凈土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
「又，舍利子！如是南方亦有現在日月光如來、名稱光如來、大光蘊如來、迷盧光如來、無邊精進如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住在南方，自佛凈土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
「又，舍利子！如是西方亦有現在無量
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本： （佛陀說）『不可思議功德的名號，以及極樂世界的功德莊嚴，聽聞之後如果能思維，若能一日一夜，或二日、或三日、或四日、或五日、或六日、或七日，繫念不散亂。這位善男子或善女人臨命終時，無量壽佛（Amitābha，阿彌陀佛）會與他無量的聲聞弟子、菩薩大眾一起前後圍繞，來到他的面前，慈悲加持保佑，令其心不散亂；當他捨棄生命之後，便會跟隨佛陀的眾會，往生到無量壽佛的極樂世界清凈佛土。 『又，舍利子（Śāriputra，佛陀的十大弟子之一，以智慧著稱）！我觀察到這樣利益安樂的大事因緣，所以說真實不虛的話。如果有具足清凈信心的善男子或善女人，能夠聽聞到無量壽佛不可思議功德的名號，以及極樂世界清凈佛土的，都應當信受併發出願望，按照所說的去修行，往生到那個佛土。 『又，舍利子！就像我現在這樣，稱揚讚歎無量壽佛無量無邊不可思議的佛土功德；像這樣，東方也有現在的不動如來（Akshobhya，又譯阿閦佛）、山幢如來、大山如來、山光如來、妙幢如來，像這樣的佛陀如同恒河沙數一樣住在東方，在各自的佛土中各自示現廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，周匝圍繞，說真實不虛的話：『你們這些有情眾生都應當信受這樣稱讚不可思議佛土功德的一切諸佛攝受的法門。』 『又，舍利子！像這樣，南方也有現在的日月光如來、名稱光如來、大光蘊如來、迷盧光如來、無邊精進如來，像這樣的佛陀如同恒河沙數一樣住在南方，在各自的佛土中各自示現廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，周匝圍繞，說真實不虛的話：『你們這些有情眾生都應當信受這樣稱讚不可思議佛土功德的一切諸佛攝受的法門。』 『又，舍利子！像這樣，西方也有現在的無量
【English Translation】 English version: '(The Buddha said,) 'The name of inconceivable meritorious virtues, and the meritorious adornments of the Land of Ultimate Bliss, having heard and contemplated them, if one can for one day and night, or two, or three, or four, or five, or six, or seven, keep their minds focused without distraction. When this good man or good woman is about to die, Amitābha (無量壽佛) Buddha, together with his immeasurable Śrāvaka (聲聞) disciples and Bodhisattva (菩薩) assembly, will surround him, come before him, and with compassion bless and protect him, so that his mind will not be disturbed; after he has given up his life, he will follow the Buddha's assembly and be reborn in the pure Buddha land of the Land of Ultimate Bliss of Amitābha Buddha.' 'Furthermore, Śāriputra (舍利子)! I observe such a great cause and condition of benefit and happiness, therefore I speak truthfully. If there are good men or good women with pure faith, who can hear the name of the inconceivable meritorious virtues of Amitābha Buddha, and the pure Buddha land of the Land of Ultimate Bliss, all should believe and accept it, make vows, practice as instructed, and be reborn in that Buddha land.' 'Furthermore, Śāriputra! Just as I am now, praising and extolling the immeasurable, boundless, and inconceivable meritorious virtues of the Buddha land of Amitābha Buddha; likewise, in the East, there are also present Buddhas such as Akshobhya (不動如來) Buddha, Mountain Banner Buddha, Great Mountain Buddha, Mountain Light Buddha, Wonderful Banner Buddha, and such Buddhas as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River, residing in the East, each manifesting a broad and long tongue in their respective Buddha lands, covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, surrounding them, and speaking truthfully: 'All of you sentient beings should believe and accept this Dharma gate of all Buddhas embracing the praise of the inconceivable meritorious virtues of the Buddha land.' 'Furthermore, Śāriputra! Likewise, in the South, there are also present Buddhas such as Sun and Moon Light Buddha, Name Light Buddha, Great Light Aggregate Buddha, Mount Meru Light Buddha, Boundless Diligence Buddha, and such Buddhas as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River, residing in the South, each manifesting a broad and long tongue in their respective Buddha lands, covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, surrounding them, and speaking truthfully: 'All of you sentient beings should believe and accept this Dharma gate of all Buddhas embracing the praise of the inconceivable meritorious virtues of the Buddha land.' 'Furthermore, Śāriputra! Likewise, in the West, there are also present immeasurable
壽如來、無量蘊如來、無量光如來、無量幢如來、大自在如來、大光如來、光焰如來、大寶幢如來、放光如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住在西方，自佛凈土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
「又，舍利子！如是北方亦有現在無量光嚴通達覺慧如來、無量天鼓震大妙音如來、大蘊如來、光網如來、娑羅帝王如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住在北方，自佛凈土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
「又，舍利子！如是下方亦有現在示現一切妙法正理常放火王勝德光明如來、師子如來、名稱如來、譽光如來、正法如來、妙法如來、法幢如來、功德友如來、功德號如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住在下方，自佛凈土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
「又，舍利子！如是上方亦有現在梵音如來、宿王如來、香光如來、如紅蓮華勝德如來、示現一切義利如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住在上方，自佛凈土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本：'壽如來'（壽命無量的如來）、'無量蘊如來'（擁有無量功德的如來）、'無量光如來'（擁有無量光明的如來）、'無量幢如來'（擁有無量寶幢的如來）、'大自在如來'（擁有大自在力的如來）、'大光如來'（擁有大光明的如來）、'光焰如來'（擁有光焰的如來）、'大寶幢如來'（擁有大寶幢的如來）、'放光如來'（能放出光明的如來），像這樣無數的佛陀如同恒河沙數般住在西方，各自在自己的佛土中，都示現廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，環繞四周，說真實的話語：『你們這些有情眾生都應當信受這樣稱讚不可思議佛土功德，一切諸佛攝受的法門。』 又，舍利子！像這樣北方也有現在住世的'無量光嚴通達覺慧如來'（擁有無量光嚴，通達覺慧的如來）、'無量天鼓震大妙音如來'（能發出無量天鼓般美妙聲音的如來）、'大蘊如來'（擁有大功德蘊的如來）、'光網如來'（擁有光網的如來）、'娑羅帝王如來'（娑羅樹之王般的如來），像這樣無數的佛陀如同恒河沙數般住在北方，各自在自己的佛土中，都示現廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，環繞四周，說真實的話語：『你們這些有情眾生都應當信受這樣稱讚不可思議佛土功德，一切諸佛攝受的法門。』 又，舍利子！像這樣下方也有現在住世的'示現一切妙法正理常放火王勝德光明如來'（能示現一切妙法正理，常放火王般殊勝光明功德的如來）、'師子如來'（如獅子般勇猛的如來）、'名稱如來'（擁有美名的如來）、'譽光如來'（擁有美譽光明的如來）、'正法如來'（奉行正法的如來）、'妙法如來'（擁有妙法的如來）、'法幢如來'（擁有法幢的如來）、'功德友如來'（以功德為友的如來）、'功德號如來'（擁有功德稱號的如來），像這樣無數的佛陀如同恒河沙數般住在下方，各自在自己的佛土中，都示現廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，環繞四周，說真實的話語：『你們這些有情眾生都應當信受這樣稱讚不可思議佛土功德，一切諸佛攝受的法門。』 又，舍利子！像這樣上方也有現在住世的'梵音如來'（擁有梵音的如來）、'宿王如來'（如星宿之王的如來）、'香光如來'（擁有香光的如來）、'如紅蓮華勝德如來'（如紅蓮花般殊勝功德的如來）、'示現一切義利如來'（能示現一切義利的如來），像這樣無數的佛陀如同恒河沙數般住在上方，各自在自己的佛土中，都示現廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，環繞四周，說
【English Translation】 English version: 'Longevity Tathagata' (Tathagata of immeasurable life), 'Immeasurable Aggregate Tathagata' (Tathagata with immeasurable merits), 'Immeasurable Light Tathagata' (Tathagata with immeasurable light), 'Immeasurable Banner Tathagata' (Tathagata with immeasurable banners), 'Great自在Tathagata' (Tathagata with great自在power), 'Great Light Tathagata' (Tathagata with great light), 'Flame Light Tathagata' (Tathagata with flame light), 'Great Treasure Banner Tathagata' (Tathagata with great treasure banners), 'Emitting Light Tathagata' (Tathagata who can emit light), these countless Buddhas, like the sands of the Ganges River, reside in the West. Each in their own Buddha-land, they all manifest a broad and long tongue, covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, encircling them, and speak truthful words: 'All of you sentient beings should believe and accept this Dharma-door of praising the inconceivable merits of the Buddha-lands, which is embraced by all Buddhas.' Furthermore, Shariputra! In the North, there are also currently dwelling 'Immeasurable Light Adornment Penetrating Wisdom Tathagata' (Tathagata with immeasurable light adornment, penetrating wisdom), 'Immeasurable Heavenly Drum Resounding Great Wonderful Sound Tathagata' (Tathagata who can emit wonderful sounds like immeasurable heavenly drums), 'Great Aggregate Tathagata' (Tathagata with great aggregates of merits), 'Light Net Tathagata' (Tathagata with light nets), 'Sala King Tathagata' (Tathagata like the king of Sala trees), these countless Buddhas, like the sands of the Ganges River, reside in the North. Each in their own Buddha-land, they all manifest a broad and long tongue, covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, encircling them, and speak truthful words: 'All of you sentient beings should believe and accept this Dharma-door of praising the inconceivable merits of the Buddha-lands, which is embraced by all Buddhas.' Furthermore, Shariputra! In the Lower direction, there are also currently dwelling 'Manifesting All Wonderful Dharma Right Principles Constantly Emitting Fire King Superior Virtue Light Tathagata' (Tathagata who can manifest all wonderful Dharma right principles, constantly emitting fire king-like superior light and merits), 'Lion Tathagata' (Tathagata as brave as a lion), 'Name Tathagata' (Tathagata with a beautiful name), 'Reputation Light Tathagata' (Tathagata with reputation and light), 'Right Dharma Tathagata' (Tathagata who practices the right Dharma), 'Wonderful Dharma Tathagata' (Tathagata with wonderful Dharma), 'Dharma Banner Tathagata' (Tathagata with Dharma banners), 'Merit Friend Tathagata' (Tathagata who takes merit as a friend), 'Merit Name Tathagata' (Tathagata with a merit name), these countless Buddhas, like the sands of the Ganges River, reside in the Lower direction. Each in their own Buddha-land, they all manifest a broad and long tongue, covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, encircling them, and speak truthful words: 'All of you sentient beings should believe and accept this Dharma-door of praising the inconceivable merits of the Buddha-lands, which is embraced by all Buddhas.' Furthermore, Shariputra! In the Upper direction, there are also currently dwelling 'Brahma Sound Tathagata' (Tathagata with Brahma sound), 'Star King Tathagata' (Tathagata like the king of stars), 'Fragrant Light Tathagata' (Tathagata with fragrant light), 'Like Red Lotus Flower Superior Virtue Tathagata' (Tathagata with superior merits like a red lotus flower), 'Manifesting All Meaning and Benefit Tathagata' (Tathagata who can manifest all meaning and benefit), these countless Buddhas, like the sands of the Ganges River, reside in the Upper direction. Each in their own Buddha-land, they all manifest a broad and long tongue, covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, encircling them, and speak
誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
「又，舍利子！如是東南方亦有現在最上廣大云雷音王如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住東南方，自佛凈土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
「又，舍利子！如是西南方亦有現在最上日光名稱功德如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住西南方，自佛凈土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
「又，舍利子！如是西北方亦有現在無量功德火王光明如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住西北方，自佛凈土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
「又，舍利子！如是東北方亦有現在無數百千俱胝廣慧如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住東北方，自佛凈土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
「又，舍利子！何緣此經名為『稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門』？舍利子！由此經
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本 真實不虛地說：『你們這些有情眾生都應當信受這樣稱讚不可思議佛土功德、被一切諸佛攝受的法門。』
『還有，舍利子！像這樣，東南方也有現在最上廣大云雷音王如來（如來是佛的十號之一），像這樣的佛如同恒河沙數一樣住在東南方，各自在自己的佛凈土中示現廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，周匝圍繞，說真實不虛的話：『你們這些有情眾生都應當信受這樣稱讚不可思議佛土功德、被一切諸佛攝受的法門。』
『還有，舍利子！像這樣，西南方也有現在最上日光名稱功德如來，像這樣的佛如同恒河沙數一樣住在西南方，各自在自己的佛凈土中示現廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，周匝圍繞，說真實不虛的話：『你們這些有情眾生都應當信受這樣稱讚不可思議佛土功德、被一切諸佛攝受的法門。』
『還有，舍利子！像這樣，西北方也有現在無量功德火王光明如來，像這樣的佛如同恒河沙數一樣住在西北方，各自在自己的佛凈土中示現廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，周匝圍繞，說真實不虛的話：『你們這些有情眾生都應當信受這樣稱讚不可思議佛土功德、被一切諸佛攝受的法門。』
『還有，舍利子！像這樣，東北方也有現在無數百千俱胝廣慧如來，像這樣的佛如同恒河沙數一樣住在東北方，各自在自己的佛凈土中示現廣長舌相，遍覆三千大千世界，周匝圍繞，說真實不虛的話：『你們這些有情眾生都應當信受這樣稱讚不可思議佛土功德、被一切諸佛攝受的法門。』
『還有，舍利子！因為什麼緣故，這部經名為『稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門』呢？舍利子！因為這部經
【English Translation】 English version They spoke truthfully: 『All of you sentient beings should believe and accept this Dharma gate that praises the inconceivable merits of the Buddha-lands and is embraced by all Buddhas.』
『Furthermore, Shariputra! In the southeast, there is also the Thus Come One (Tathagata, one of the ten epithets of a Buddha) named Supreme Great Cloud Thunder Sound King, and Buddhas like him, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, reside in the southeast. Each of them manifests a broad and long tongue from their own pure Buddha-lands, covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, surrounding them, and speaking truthfully: 『All of you sentient beings should believe and accept this Dharma gate that praises the inconceivable merits of the Buddha-lands and is embraced by all Buddhas.』
『Furthermore, Shariputra! In the southwest, there is also the Thus Come One named Supreme Sunlight Name Merit, and Buddhas like him, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, reside in the southwest. Each of them manifests a broad and long tongue from their own pure Buddha-lands, covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, surrounding them, and speaking truthfully: 『All of you sentient beings should believe and accept this Dharma gate that praises the inconceivable merits of the Buddha-lands and is embraced by all Buddhas.』
『Furthermore, Shariputra! In the northwest, there is also the Thus Come One named Immeasurable Merit Fire King Light, and Buddhas like him, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, reside in the northwest. Each of them manifests a broad and long tongue from their own pure Buddha-lands, covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, surrounding them, and speaking truthfully: 『All of you sentient beings should believe and accept this Dharma gate that praises the inconceivable merits of the Buddha-lands and is embraced by all Buddhas.』
『Furthermore, Shariputra! In the northeast, there is also the Thus Come One named Countless Hundreds of Thousands of Kotis of Vast Wisdom, and Buddhas like him, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, reside in the northeast. Each of them manifests a broad and long tongue from their own pure Buddha-lands, covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, surrounding them, and speaking truthfully: 『All of you sentient beings should believe and accept this Dharma gate that praises the inconceivable merits of the Buddha-lands and is embraced by all Buddhas.』
『Furthermore, Shariputra! For what reason is this scripture named 『The Dharma Gate of Praising the Inconceivable Merits of the Buddha-lands and Being Embraced by All Buddhas』? Shariputra! Because this scripture
中稱揚讚歎無量壽佛極樂世界不可思議佛土功德，及十方面諸佛世尊為欲方便利益安樂諸有情故，各住本土現大神變說誠諦言，勸諸有情信受此法，是故此經名為『稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門』。
「又，舍利子！若善男子或善女人，或已得聞，或當得聞，或今得聞，聞是經已，深生信解；生信解已，必為如是住十方面十殑伽沙諸佛世尊之所攝受；如說行者，一切定於阿耨多羅三藐三菩提得不退轉，一切定生無量壽佛極樂世界清凈佛土。是故，舍利子！汝等有情一切皆應信受領解我及十方佛世尊語，當勤精進，如說修行，勿生疑慮。
「又，舍利子！若善男子或善女人，于無量壽極樂世界清凈佛土功德莊嚴，若已發願，若當發願，若今發願，必為如是住十方面十殑伽沙諸佛世尊之所攝受；如說行者，一切定於阿耨多羅三藐三菩提得不退轉，一切定生無量壽佛極樂世界清凈佛土。是故，舍利子！若有凈信諸善男子或善女人，一切皆應于無量壽極樂世界清凈佛土，深心信解，發願往生，勿行放逸。
「又，舍利子！如我今者，稱揚讚歎無量壽佛極樂世界不可思議佛土功德；彼十方面諸佛世尊，亦稱讚我不可思議無邊功德，皆作是言：『甚奇希有！釋迦寂靜釋迦法王如來、應、正等覺、明行
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本：經中稱揚讚歎無量壽佛（Amitayus Buddha）極樂世界（Sukhavati）不可思議的佛土功德，以及十方諸佛世尊爲了方便利益和安樂一切有情眾生，各自安住于自己的國土，顯現大神變，說真實不虛之語，勸導一切有情眾生信受此法。因此，這部經名為『稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門』。 又，舍利子（Sariputra）！如果善男子或善女人，無論是已經聽聞、將要聽聞，還是現在聽聞此經，聽聞之後，如果能深生信解，生起信解之後，必定會被安住於十方如恒河沙數（殑伽沙，Ganges river sand）的諸佛世尊所攝受。如果能如經中所說修行，一切必定在阿耨多羅三藐三菩提（Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi，無上正等正覺）中得到不退轉，一切必定往生無量壽佛的極樂世界清凈佛土。因此，舍利子！你們一切有情眾生都應當信受領解我和十方諸佛世尊所說之語，應當勤奮精進，如經中所說修行，不要產生任何疑慮。 又，舍利子！如果善男子或善女人，對於無量壽佛極樂世界清凈佛土的功德莊嚴，無論是已經發愿、將要發願，還是現在發願，必定會被安住於十方如恒河沙數的諸佛世尊所攝受。如果能如經中所說修行，一切必定在阿耨多羅三藐三菩提中得到不退轉，一切必定往生無量壽佛的極樂世界清凈佛土。因此，舍利子！如果有具足清凈信心的善男子或善女人，都應當對無量壽佛極樂世界清凈佛土，深心信解，發願往生，不要放縱懈怠。 又，舍利子！正如我現在稱揚讚歎無量壽佛極樂世界不可思議的佛土功德；十方諸佛世尊，也稱讚我不可思議的無邊功德，都這樣說：『非常稀有！釋迦寂靜（Sakyamuni）釋迦法王如來（Tathagata）、應（Arhat）、正等覺（Samyaksambuddha）、明行
【English Translation】 English version: In this scripture, the immeasurable meritorious virtues of the Buddha-land of Amitayus Buddha's (無量壽佛) Sukhavati (極樂世界), which are inconceivable, are praised and extolled. Furthermore, the World Honored Ones of the ten directions, for the sake of conveniently benefiting and bringing peace to all sentient beings, each abide in their own lands, manifest great spiritual transformations, speak truthful words, and encourage all sentient beings to believe and accept this Dharma. Therefore, this scripture is named 『The Dharma Door of All Buddhas' Embrace, Praising the Inconceivable Meritorious Virtues of the Buddha-land.』 Moreover, Sariputra (舍利子)! If a good man or a good woman, whether they have already heard, will hear, or are now hearing this scripture, after hearing it, if they deeply generate faith and understanding, having generated faith and understanding, they will certainly be embraced by the World Honored Ones of the ten directions, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River (殑伽沙, Ganges river sand). If they practice as described in the scripture, they will all certainly attain non-retrogression in Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi (阿耨多羅三藐三菩提, unsurpassed perfect enlightenment), and they will all certainly be reborn in the pure Buddha-land of Amitayus Buddha's Sukhavati. Therefore, Sariputra! All of you sentient beings should believe, accept, and understand the words of myself and the World Honored Ones of the ten directions. You should diligently strive and practice as described in the scripture, without generating any doubts. Moreover, Sariputra! If a good man or a good woman, regarding the meritorious adornments of the pure Buddha-land of Amitayus Buddha's Sukhavati, whether they have already made a vow, will make a vow, or are now making a vow, they will certainly be embraced by the World Honored Ones of the ten directions, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River. If they practice as described in the scripture, they will all certainly attain non-retrogression in Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi, and they will all certainly be reborn in the pure Buddha-land of Amitayus Buddha's Sukhavati. Therefore, Sariputra! If there are good men or good women with pure faith, they should all deeply believe and understand the pure Buddha-land of Amitayus Buddha's Sukhavati, make a vow to be reborn there, and not be lax or negligent. Moreover, Sariputra! Just as I am now praising and extolling the inconceivable meritorious virtues of the Buddha-land of Amitayus Buddha's Sukhavati; the World Honored Ones of the ten directions also praise my inconceivable and boundless meritorious virtues, all saying: 『How marvelous and rare! Sakyamuni (釋迦寂靜), the Sakya Dharma King, the Tathagata (如來), Arhat (應), Samyaksambuddha (正等覺), the one with perfect knowledge and conduct,
圓滿、善逝、世間解、無上丈夫、調御士、天人師、佛世尊，乃能於是堪忍世界五濁惡時，所謂：劫濁、諸有情濁、諸煩惱濁、見濁、命濁，于中證得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提，為欲方便利益安樂諸有情故，說是世間極難信法。』是故，舍利子！當知我今於此雜染堪忍世界五濁惡時，證得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提，為欲方便利益安樂諸有情故，說是世間極難信法，甚為希有，不可思議。
「又，舍利子！於此雜染堪忍世界五濁惡時，若有凈信諸善男子或善女人，聞說如是一切世間極難信法，能生信解、受持、演說、如教修行。當知是人甚為希有，無量佛所曾種善根。是人命終定生西方極樂世界，受用種種功德莊嚴清凈佛土大乘法樂，日夜六時親近供養無量壽佛，遊歷十方供養諸佛，于諸佛所聞法受記，福慧資糧疾得圓滿，速證無上正等菩提。」
時，薄伽梵說是經已。尊者舍利子等諸大聲聞，及諸菩薩摩訶薩眾，無量天、人、阿素洛等，一切大眾聞佛所說皆大歡喜信受奉行。
稱讚凈土佛攝受經
【現代漢語翻譯】 現代漢語譯本：『圓滿（Buddha的十種稱號之一，意為成就一切功德者）、善逝（Buddha的十種稱號之一，意為善於逝世者）、世間解（Buddha的十種稱號之一，意爲了解世間一切事理者）、無上丈夫（Buddha的十種稱號之一，意為無與倫比的修行者）、調御士（Buddha的十種稱號之一，意為善於調伏眾生者）、天人師（Buddha的十種稱號之一，意為天人和人類的導師）、佛世尊（Buddha的十種稱號之一，意為世間最受尊敬者），才能在這堪忍世界五濁惡時，也就是劫濁、眾生濁、煩惱濁、見濁、命濁之中，證得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提（Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi，無上正等正覺），爲了方便利益安樂一切眾生，才說這世間極難令人相信的法。』所以，舍利子（Sariputra）！你要知道我現在在這雜染堪忍世界五濁惡時，證得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提，爲了方便利益安樂一切眾生，才說這世間極難令人相信的法，這是非常稀有，不可思議的。 『又，舍利子（Sariputra）！在這雜染堪忍世界五濁惡時，如果有清凈信心的善男子或善女人，聽聞到這樣一切世間極難令人相信的法，能夠生起信心理解、接受奉持、宣講演說、如教修行。你要知道這個人非常稀有，在無量佛所曾經種下善根。這個人命終之後必定往生西方極樂世界，受用種種功德莊嚴清凈佛土的大乘法樂，日夜六時親近供養無量壽佛（Amitayus），遊歷十方供養諸佛，在諸佛那裡聽聞佛法接受授記，福德智慧資糧迅速得到圓滿，快速證得無上正等菩提。』 當時，薄伽梵（Bhagavan，佛的尊稱）說完這部經后。尊者舍利子（Sariputra）等各位大聲聞，以及各位菩薩摩訶薩眾，無量天人、阿素洛（Asura，非天）等一切大眾聽聞佛所說，都非常歡喜，信受奉行。
【English Translation】 English version: 『The Accomplished One (Tathagata, one of the ten epithets of the Buddha, meaning one who has achieved all virtues), the Well-Gone One (Sugata, one of the ten epithets of the Buddha, meaning one who has gone well), the Knower of the World (Lokavid, one of the ten epithets of the Buddha, meaning one who understands all worldly matters), the Unsurpassed Man (Anuttara-purusa, one of the ten epithets of the Buddha, meaning an unparalleled practitioner), the Tamer of Men (Purisadamyasarathi, one of the ten epithets of the Buddha, meaning one who is skilled in taming beings), the Teacher of Gods and Men (Sasta devamanusyanam, one of the ten epithets of the Buddha, meaning the teacher of gods and humans), the Buddha, the World-Honored One (Bhagavan, one of the ten epithets of the Buddha, meaning the most respected in the world), is able to attain Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi (Unsurpassed Perfect Enlightenment) in this world of endurance during the five turbid ages, namely the turbidity of the kalpa, the turbidity of beings, the turbidity of afflictions, the turbidity of views, and the turbidity of life, in order to conveniently benefit and bring happiness to all sentient beings, and therefore speaks this Dharma that is extremely difficult for the world to believe.』 Therefore, Sariputra! You should know that I have now attained Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi in this defiled world of endurance during the five turbid ages, in order to conveniently benefit and bring happiness to all sentient beings, and therefore speak this Dharma that is extremely difficult for the world to believe, which is extremely rare and inconceivable. 『Moreover, Sariputra! In this defiled world of endurance during the five turbid ages, if there are virtuous men or virtuous women with pure faith who, upon hearing this Dharma that is extremely difficult for the world to believe, are able to generate faith and understanding, accept and uphold it, expound and explain it, and practice according to the teachings, you should know that such a person is extremely rare, having planted good roots in the presence of countless Buddhas. Such a person, upon the end of their life, will certainly be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, enjoying the great vehicle Dharma bliss of the pure Buddha land adorned with various merits, day and night, during the six periods, drawing near to and making offerings to Amitayus (Amitabha), traveling to the ten directions to make offerings to all Buddhas, hearing the Dharma and receiving predictions from the Buddhas, and quickly perfecting the accumulation of merit and wisdom, and swiftly attaining Unsurpassed Perfect Enlightenment.』 At that time, after the Bhagavan (the Blessed One) had finished speaking this sutra, the venerable Sariputra and other great Sravakas, as well as the Bodhisattva Mahasattvas, countless gods, humans, Asuras (demigods), and all the great assembly, having heard what the Buddha had said, were all greatly delighted, believed, accepted, and practiced accordingly.