T14n0429_佛說八部佛名經

大正藏第 14 冊 No. 0429 佛說八部佛名經

No. 429 [Nos. 427, 428, 430, 431]

佛說八部佛名經

元魏天竺婆羅門瞿曇般若流支譯

聞如是：

一時，佛游維耶離奈女樹園，與大比丘眾俱，比丘千二百五十、諸菩薩無央數。

爾時，有長者子，名曰善作，從城中出，詣奈女園，到世尊所，稽首足下，右繞三匝，卻住一面，叉手白佛：「欲有所問，大聖見聽，乃敢自陳。」

佛告善作：「恣所欲問，如來當具分別解說。」

善作見聽，便白佛言：「唯天中天，寧有諸佛修行本願自致正覺，今現世講說經道？大聖愿宣諸佛之名，聞之執持，戴著頂上，咨受所說，稽首歸命，頒宣功勛，無復眾難，不趣三塗，聞諸佛名，人若非人不得其便，若在縣官，說諸佛名，無能撗枉奪其所有，而性堅強，不懷怯弱，安隱得勝，又入戰鬥，刀不傷身，箭射不入，閱叉諸鬼、諸天龍神無敢嬈者，師子、虎狼、野獸、弊蟲無能害者。」

佛告善作：「諦聽！善思念之！當爲汝說，擁護除難，無恐獲安。」於是善作受教而聽。

佛言：「東方去此，有佛號奉至誠如來、至真、等正覺，今現在說經法，世界曰名聞跡。

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本如是我聞：一時，佛陀在維耶離（Vaisali）的奈女樹園游化，與眾多大比丘一同，有比丘一千二百五十人，以及無數的菩薩。當時，有一位長者的兒子，名叫善作（Sudatta），從城中出來，前往奈女園，來到世尊所在之處，頂禮佛足，右繞三匝，然後退到一旁，合掌向佛稟告：『我有一些問題想要請教，希望大聖允許，我才敢陳述。』佛陀告訴善作：『你儘管問，如來會詳細地為你分別解說。』善作見佛允許，便對佛說：『唯有天中之天，是否有諸佛修行本願而成就正覺，現在於世間講說經道？大聖愿宣說諸佛的名號，使我等聽聞后能執持不忘，頂戴奉行，接受教誨，稽首歸命，宣揚功德，不再遭遇種種災難，不墮三惡道。聽聞諸佛名號，人或非人皆不得其便，若身處官府，說諸佛名，無人能橫加誣陷奪取其所有，而且性情堅強，不懷怯懦，安穩得勝。又若入戰場，刀劍不能傷身，箭矢不能射入，閱叉（Yaksa）等鬼神、諸天龍神都不敢侵擾，獅子、虎狼、野獸、毒蟲都不能加害。』佛陀告訴善作：『仔細聽！好好思量！我將為你宣說，護佑你消除災難，使你無所恐懼，獲得安樂。』於是善作接受教誨，專心聽聞。佛陀說：『東方離此，有佛號奉至誠如來（Bhon-satya Tathagata）、至真（Satya）、等正覺（Samyak-sambuddha），現在正在說法，其世界名為聞跡（Shravana-gati）。』

【English Translation】 English version Thus have I heard: At one time, the Buddha was dwelling in the Nayana Tree Garden in Vaisali, together with a large assembly of great Bhikshus, twelve hundred and fifty Bhikshus, and countless Bodhisattvas. At that time, there was a son of an elder named Sudatta, who came out from the city, went to the Nayana Garden, and arrived at the place where the World Honored One was. He bowed his head at the Buddha's feet, circumambulated him three times to the right, and then stood aside, placing his palms together, and said to the Buddha: 'I have some questions I wish to ask. May the Great Sage allow me to speak, and then I will dare to present them.' The Buddha said to Sudatta: 'Ask whatever you wish. The Tathagata will explain and analyze them in detail for you.' Sudatta, seeing that the Buddha had granted permission, then said to the Buddha: 'O, Honored One among the heavens, are there Buddhas who, through their original vows of practice, have attained perfect enlightenment and are now in the world teaching the Dharma? Great Sage, I wish you would proclaim the names of these Buddhas, so that we may hear them, hold them in our minds, wear them on our heads, receive their teachings, bow our heads in reverence, proclaim their merits, and no longer encounter various calamities, nor fall into the three evil paths. By hearing the names of these Buddhas, neither humans nor non-humans can harm us. If we are in the presence of officials, by reciting the names of these Buddhas, no one can falsely accuse us or take away what is ours. Moreover, our nature will be strong, we will not be timid, we will be secure and victorious. Furthermore, if we enter battle, swords will not harm our bodies, arrows will not penetrate us, Yakshas and other ghosts, as well as the gods and dragons, will not dare to disturb us. Lions, tigers, wolves, wild beasts, and poisonous insects will not be able to harm us.' The Buddha said to Sudatta: 'Listen carefully! Think well! I will speak for you, protecting you from calamities, so that you will have no fear and will obtain peace.' Then Sudatta received the teaching and listened attentively. The Buddha said: 'To the east from here, there is a Buddha named Bhon-satya Tathagata (奉至誠如來), Satya (至真), Samyak-sambuddha (等正覺), who is now teaching the Dharma. His world is called Shravana-gati (聞跡).'

「複次，東方有佛號固進度思吉義如來、至真、等正覺，今現在說經法，世界曰莫能當。

「複次，東方去此佛土，有佛號觀明功勛如來、至真、等正覺，今現在說經法，世界名吉安。

「複次，東方去此佛土，有佛號慈英寂首如來、至真、等正覺，今現在說經法，世界曰無恚恨。

「複次，東方去此佛土，有佛號真性上首如來、至真、等正覺，今現在說經法，世界名曰去杖。

「複次，東方去此佛土，有佛號念眾生稱上首如來、至真、等正覺，今現在說經法，世界曰熾盛首。

「複次，東方有佛號踴首高超須彌如來、至真、等正覺，今現在說經法，世界曰曜赫熱首。

「複次，東方去此佛土，有佛號勝恥稱上首如來、至真、等正覺，今現在說經法，世界曰愛樂。

「假使有人遙聞東方諸如來號，受此諸佛世尊之名，諦奉善思抱在心懷，持諷誦讀，縱使諸佛戒德智慧道本平等；又諸剎土莊嚴清凈殊異之德，卓然無侶，無有塵垢，無有女人污穢之難，亦無五濁勤苦之患，三塗之厄，無沙礫石荊棘溝坑。」

佛言：「善作！若有能持奉是諸佛世尊之名，頒宣遠近，上夜覺寤而起經行，嘆詠誦說此諸佛名，中夜后夜起一心住，舍此無益，念所增修，如是行者，德

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本『再者，東方有佛，名號為固進度思吉義如來（Gudù dù sī jí yì Rulai，意為堅定精進、思維吉祥的如來）、至真、等正覺，現在正在說法，其世界名為莫能當（Mò néng dāng，意為無能匹敵）。』『再者，東方離此佛土，有佛，名號為觀明功勛如來（Guān míng gōng xūn Rulai，意為觀察光明、功德勛業的如來）、至真、等正覺，現在正在說法，其世界名為吉安（Jí ān，意為吉祥安樂）。』『再者，東方離此佛土，有佛，名號為慈英寂首如來（Cí yīng jì shǒu Rulai，意為慈悲英傑、寂靜首領的如來）、至真、等正覺，現在正在說法，其世界名為無恚恨（Wú huì hèn，意為沒有嗔恨）。』『再者，東方離此佛土，有佛，名號為真性上首如來（Zhēn xìng shàng shǒu Rulai，意為真性至上、首要的如來）、至真、等正覺，現在正在說法，其世界名為去杖（Qù zhàng，意為去除枴杖）。』『再者，東方離此佛土，有佛，名號爲念眾生稱上首如來（Niàn zhòng shēng chēng shàng shǒu Rulai，意為憶念眾生、稱讚至上的如來）、至真、等正覺，現在正在說法，其世界名為熾盛首（Chì shèng shǒu，意為熾熱興盛的首領）。』『再者，東方有佛，名號為踴首高超須彌如來（Yǒng shǒu gāo chāo xū mí Rulai，意為踴躍首領、高超須彌山的如來）、至真、等正覺，現在正在說法，其世界名為曜赫熱首（Yào hè rè shǒu，意為光耀顯赫、熾熱的首領）。』『再者，東方離此佛土，有佛，名號為勝恥稱上首如來（Shèng chǐ chēng shàng shǒu Rulai，意為戰勝羞恥、稱讚至上的如來）、至真、等正覺，現在正在說法，其世界名為愛樂（Ài lè，意為喜愛快樂）。』『假使有人遙遠地聽聞東方諸如來的名號，接受這些佛世尊的名號，認真奉持，善加思惟，銘記在心，持誦讀誦，即使諸佛的戒德、智慧、道本平等；又諸佛剎土的莊嚴清凈、殊勝奇異的功德，卓然不群，沒有塵垢，沒有女人污穢的困擾，也沒有五濁的勤苦之患，三塗的厄難，沒有沙礫、石頭、荊棘、溝壑。』佛說：『太好了！如果有人能夠奉持這些佛世尊的名號，廣為宣揚，無論遠近，在上半夜覺醒後起身經行，讚歎詠誦這些佛的名號，在後半夜起身一心安住，捨棄無益之事，憶念所修之善，這樣修行的人，功德不可限量。』

【English Translation】 English version 'Furthermore, in the east, there is a Buddha named Gudù dù sī jí yì Tathagata (meaning the Tathagata of steadfast progress and auspicious thought), the Truly Enlightened One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, who is now expounding the Dharma, and his world is called Mò néng dāng (meaning Unsurpassable).' 'Furthermore, in the east, beyond this Buddha-land, there is a Buddha named Guān míng gōng xūn Tathagata (meaning the Tathagata of observing light and meritorious achievements), the Truly Enlightened One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, who is now expounding the Dharma, and his world is called Jí ān (meaning Auspicious Peace).' 'Furthermore, in the east, beyond this Buddha-land, there is a Buddha named Cí yīng jì shǒu Tathagata (meaning the Tathagata of compassionate hero and peaceful leader), the Truly Enlightened One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, who is now expounding the Dharma, and his world is called Wú huì hèn (meaning Without Hatred).' 'Furthermore, in the east, beyond this Buddha-land, there is a Buddha named Zhēn xìng shàng shǒu Tathagata (meaning the Tathagata of true nature and supreme leader), the Truly Enlightened One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, who is now expounding the Dharma, and his world is called Qù zhàng (meaning Removing the Staff).' 'Furthermore, in the east, beyond this Buddha-land, there is a Buddha named Niàn zhòng shēng chēng shàng shǒu Tathagata (meaning the Tathagata of remembering beings and praising the supreme), the Truly Enlightened One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, who is now expounding the Dharma, and his world is called Chì shèng shǒu (meaning Fiery and Prosperous Leader).' 'Furthermore, in the east, there is a Buddha named Yǒng shǒu gāo chāo xū mí Tathagata (meaning the Tathagata of leaping leader and surpassing Mount Sumeru), the Truly Enlightened One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, who is now expounding the Dharma, and his world is called Yào hè rè shǒu (meaning Radiant and Fiery Leader).' 'Furthermore, in the east, beyond this Buddha-land, there is a Buddha named Shèng chǐ chēng shàng shǒu Tathagata (meaning the Tathagata of overcoming shame and praising the supreme), the Truly Enlightened One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, who is now expounding the Dharma, and his world is called Ài lè (meaning Love and Joy).' 'If there are people who hear from afar the names of these Tathagatas in the east, accept these names of the World Honored Ones, sincerely uphold them, contemplate them well, and keep them in their hearts, reciting and chanting them, even though the precepts, virtues, wisdom, and the essence of the path of all Buddhas are equal; and the adornments and purity of all Buddha-lands, their extraordinary and unique merits, are unparalleled, without dust or defilement, without the troubles of women's impurity, without the suffering of the five turbidities, the calamities of the three evil paths, and without sand, stones, thorns, or ditches.' The Buddha said, 'Excellent! If there are those who can uphold the names of these World Honored Ones, proclaim them far and wide, awaken and arise to walk in the early part of the night, praising and chanting these Buddha's names, and in the latter part of the night, arise and dwell with a focused mind, abandoning what is useless, and remembering what is to be cultivated, such practitioners will have immeasurable merit.'

行日進，終無損耗也。」

佛告善作：「汝當樂此八佛名經，佛以斯法教族姓子，懷抱在心勿得忘舍，尋時精修便當逮見八千諸佛。」

善作於是聞聖教詔，則以寶華價直八千兩金，供散世尊，稽首佛足，右繞三匝，卻行而坐。

時天帝釋在於彼會，前白佛言：「唯然大聖！我已受此八佛之名，以諷誦讀抱在心懷。唯天中天，吾身當勤精進奉行是八部場諸佛尊名，思惟專念不離食息，貴重恭敬為無上寶。」

佛告天帝：「以是之故，天、阿須倫共戰鬥時，若有恐懼，拘翼當念可無所畏。所以者何？假使有人讚嘆稱譽諸如來名八部經典，則為頒告無所畏業；宣諸如來經典名者，不遇惱熱眾患之難；若能顯傳諸如來名經典之要，則宣太平豐熟之世；能傳諸佛經典名者，則宣安隱除去大患；能傳諸佛經典名者，則為宣佈寂然燕坐；若傳諸佛經典名者，則離一切無數恐懼；若能傳此諸佛名經，夢安覺歡，不畏縣官，水火盜賊，怨家債主自然避去，鬼神、羅剎、妖魅、魍魎、薜荔、厭鬼皆不敢當；若入山陵、溪谷、壙路，抄賊劫掠自然不現，師子、虎狼、熊罷、蛇虺悉自縮藏。所以者何？諸佛至尊德過須彌，智超江海，慧逾虛空，獨步三界無能及者，十方一切莫不蒙度。」

佛說如是，長者善作

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：'每日修行精進，最終不會有任何損耗。'

佛陀告訴善作：'你應該樂於接受這八佛名經，佛陀以此法教導善家子弟，要將它銘記在心，不要忘記捨棄，及時精進修行，便能得見八千諸佛。'

善作聽聞聖教的教誨后，便用價值八千兩黃金的寶華供養世尊，頂禮佛足，右繞三匝，然後退後坐下。

當時天帝釋也在法會之中，向前稟告佛陀說：'世尊！我已經接受了這八佛的名號，會誦讀並銘記在心。世尊，我將勤奮精進地奉行這八部道場諸佛的尊名，思惟專念，不離食息，以無比的恭敬心視之為無上珍寶。'

佛陀告訴天帝釋：'因此，當諸天和阿修羅戰鬥時，若有恐懼，拘翼應當唸誦此經，便可無所畏懼。這是為什麼呢？如果有人讚嘆稱頌諸如來的名號和八部經典，那就是在宣告無所畏懼的功業；宣揚諸如來的經典名號，就不會遭遇惱熱和各種疾病的困擾；如果能夠顯揚傳佈諸如來的名號和經典要義，那就是在宣揚太平豐收的時代；能夠傳佈諸佛的經典名號，那就是在宣揚安穩，除去大患；能夠傳佈諸佛的經典名號，那就是在宣揚寂靜安寧的禪坐；如果傳佈諸佛的經典名號，就能遠離一切無數的恐懼；如果能夠傳佈這諸佛名經，就能夢境安穩，醒來歡喜，不畏懼官府，水火盜賊，怨家債主自然避開，鬼神、羅剎（惡鬼）、妖魅、魍魎（山精鬼怪）、薜荔（一種蔓生植物，此處指代精怪）、厭鬼（作祟的鬼）都不敢靠近；如果進入山陵、溪谷、曠野道路，抄賊劫掠自然不會出現，獅子、老虎、豺狼、熊羆、蛇虺都會自行躲藏。這是為什麼呢？諸佛至尊的德行超越須彌山（佛教中的聖山），智慧超越江海，慧力超越虛空，獨步三界，無人能及，十方一切眾生無不蒙受救度。'

佛陀說完這些話，長者善作

【English Translation】 English version: 'Practicing diligently day by day, there will ultimately be no loss.'

The Buddha said to Shan Zuo (善作, Good Action): 'You should rejoice in this Sutra of the Eight Buddhas' Names. The Buddha teaches the sons of good families with this Dharma, keeping it in their hearts, not forgetting or abandoning it. If they diligently cultivate it in time, they will then be able to see eight thousand Buddhas.'

Upon hearing the holy teachings, Shan Zuo then offered precious flowers worth eight thousand taels of gold to the World Honored One, bowed at the Buddha's feet, circumambulated him three times to the right, and then retreated to sit down.

At that time, Indra (天帝釋, the ruler of the gods) was also present in the assembly. He stepped forward and said to the Buddha: 'O Great Sage! I have already received these names of the Eight Buddhas, and I will recite and keep them in my heart. O Lord of Gods, I will diligently practice and uphold the honored names of the Buddhas in these eight sacred places, contemplating and focusing on them without ceasing, regarding them with utmost respect as the supreme treasure.'

The Buddha said to Indra: 'Therefore, when the gods and Asuras (阿須倫, demigods) are fighting, if there is fear, Kujyi (拘翼, a name) should recite this sutra, and there will be no fear. Why is this so? If someone praises and extols the names of the Tathagatas (如來, Thus Come Ones) and the eight parts of the scriptures, it is proclaiming the work of fearlessness; proclaiming the names of the Tathagatas' scriptures, one will not encounter the difficulties of vexation and various diseases; if one can manifest and propagate the names of the Tathagatas and the essence of the scriptures, it is proclaiming an era of peace and abundance; if one can propagate the names of the Buddhas' scriptures, it is proclaiming peace and the removal of great calamities; if one can propagate the names of the Buddhas' scriptures, it is proclaiming the quietude of peaceful meditation; if one propagates the names of the Buddhas' scriptures, one can be free from all countless fears; if one can propagate this Sutra of the Buddhas' Names, one will have peaceful dreams and joyful awakenings, not fearing officials, fire, water, thieves, or enemies and creditors, who will naturally avoid them. Ghosts, Rakshasas (羅剎, demons), goblins, Wangliang (魍魎, mountain spirits), Bili (薜荔, a type of creeping plant, here referring to spirits), and Yan Gui (厭鬼, haunting ghosts) will not dare to approach; if one enters mountains, valleys, or desolate roads, robbers and plunderers will naturally not appear, and lions, tigers, wolves, bears, snakes, and vipers will all hide themselves. Why is this so? The virtues of the supreme Buddhas surpass Mount Sumeru (須彌, a sacred mountain in Buddhism), their wisdom surpasses the rivers and seas, their insight surpasses the void, they walk alone in the three realms, and none can compare to them, and all beings in the ten directions are saved by them.'

Having spoken thus, the Buddha, the elder Shan Zuo

及天帝釋、諸比丘僧，一切會者，諸天、龍神、阿須倫、世間人，聞經歡喜，作禮而退。

佛說八部佛名經

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：天帝釋（Indra，帝釋天）、眾比丘僧，以及所有在場的大眾，包括諸天、龍神、阿修羅（Asura，一種好戰的神）和世間的人們，聽聞此經后都心生歡喜，行禮後退下。佛說八部佛名經

【English Translation】 English version: And Indra (Śakra, the king of gods), the assembly of monks, and all those present, including gods, dragons, Asuras (a type of warring deity), and people of the world, having heard the sutra, rejoiced and, having paid their respects, withdrew. The Buddha Speaks the Sutra of the Names of the Eight Classes of Buddhas