T17n0844_佛說大方廣未曾有經善巧方便品

大正藏第 17 冊 No. 0844 佛說大方廣未曾有經善巧方便品

No. 844

佛說大方廣未曾有經善巧方便品

西天譯經三藏朝奉大夫試鴻臚卿傳法大師臣施護奉　詔譯

爾時，有菩薩摩訶薩，其名大意，于眾會中即從座起，嚴整衣服，合掌恭敬頂禮佛足，前白佛言：「世尊！諸修菩薩行者，於五欲境作何方便取而不著，雖復常行，無所障礙？」

爾時，佛告大意菩薩言：「善哉，善哉。大意！汝名最上，見最上義，能于眾中問如是事。諸修菩薩行者，未來世中於諸佛所深種善根，如是名為善巧方便，即得諸佛共所建立。」

是時，大意菩薩復白佛言：「世尊！諸修菩薩行者，未來世中雲何于諸佛所深種善根？唯愿世尊利樂一切眾生，廣為宣說。」

佛言：「善男子！汝今諦聽，當爲汝說。若有人行少分施，能起增上，廣為一切眾生最勝善心，所獲功德迴向一切眾生，如是善利無有窮盡。譬如天雨降霔大海，一一水滴數不可知，相續流注無有窮盡。行佈施者善巧迴向一切眾生所有功德亦復如是，資諸善法展轉增勝亦復無盡，乃至成佛，眾善圓滿。

「複次，大意！若復有人見有曼拏羅處施以一香，作是施時當起是意：『普愿一切眾生得最上戒

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本

《佛說大方廣未曾有經善巧方便品》

西天譯經三藏朝奉大夫試鴻臚卿傳法大師臣施護奉詔譯

當時，有一位菩薩摩訶薩（菩薩中的大菩薩），名叫大意，在法會大眾中即從座位上站起，整理好衣服，合掌恭敬地頂禮佛足，上前稟告佛說：『世尊！那些修菩薩行的人，在五欲（色、聲、香、味、觸）的境界中，用什麼方法才能獲取而不執著，雖然經常處於其中，卻沒有任何障礙？』當時，佛告訴大意菩薩說：『好啊，好啊。大意！你的名字最為殊勝，見解也最為殊勝，能夠在眾人之中詢問這樣的問題。那些修菩薩行的人，在未來世中於諸佛處深深種下善根，這就叫做善巧方便，能夠得到諸佛共同的建立。』這時，大意菩薩又稟告佛說：『世尊！那些修菩薩行的人，在未來世中如何才能在諸佛處深深種下善根？唯愿世尊爲了利益安樂一切眾生，廣泛地為我們宣說。』佛說：『善男子！你現在仔細聽，我將為你解說。如果有人行少許佈施，能夠發起增上的心，廣泛地為一切眾生髮起最殊勝的善心，所獲得的功德迴向給一切眾生，這樣的善利就沒有窮盡。譬如天降大雨注入大海，每一滴水都不可計數，相續不斷地流注而沒有窮盡。行佈施的人，善巧地將功德迴向給一切眾生，所有功德也同樣如此，資助各種善法，輾轉增勝，也沒有窮盡，乃至最終成佛，各種善行圓滿。』『再者，大意！如果有人見到曼拏羅（壇場）之處，施以一炷香，在做這種佈施的時候，應當發起這樣的心念：『普遍希望一切眾生得到最上的戒律。』

【English Translation】 English version

The Buddha Speaks of the Great Vaipulya Never-Before-Seen Sutra: Skillful Means Chapter

Translated by Tripiṭaka Dharma Master Śīlapāla, Great Officer of Court for Imperial Sacrifices, Acting Vice President of the Court of Imperial Sacrifices, under Imperial Decree At that time, there was a Bodhisattva-Mahasattva (a great Bodhisattva among Bodhisattvas) named Great Intent, who rose from his seat in the assembly, adjusted his robes, respectfully joined his palms, prostrated at the Buddha's feet, and stepped forward to say to the Buddha: 'World-Honored One! How do those who cultivate the Bodhisattva path skillfully engage with the five desires (form, sound, smell, taste, and touch) so that they acquire without attachment, and though constantly engaged, remain without obstruction?' At that time, the Buddha said to the Bodhisattva Great Intent: 'Excellent, excellent. Great Intent! Your name is most supreme, and your understanding is most supreme, that you are able to ask such a question in the assembly. Those who cultivate the Bodhisattva path will, in future lives, deeply plant roots of goodness at the Buddhas' places; this is called skillful means, and they will attain the common establishment of all Buddhas.' At this time, the Bodhisattva Great Intent again said to the Buddha: 'World-Honored One! How do those who cultivate the Bodhisattva path deeply plant roots of goodness at the Buddhas' places in future lives? May the World-Honored One, for the benefit and happiness of all beings, widely expound this for us.' The Buddha said: 'Good man! Listen attentively now, and I will explain it to you. If someone performs even a small act of giving, and is able to generate an increasing and supreme mind, broadly generating the most excellent good mind for all beings, and dedicates the merits obtained to all beings, such benefits will be inexhaustible. For example, like the rain falling heavily into the great ocean, each drop of water is countless, continuously flowing without end. The one who practices giving, skillfully dedicating the merits to all beings, is also like this; supporting all good dharmas, progressively increasing and excelling without end, until finally becoming a Buddha, with all good deeds perfected.' 'Furthermore, Great Intent! If someone sees a Mandala (sacred enclosure) and offers a single incense stick, when making this offering, they should generate this thought: 'May all beings universally attain the supreme precepts.'

香，具足一切樂具，皆得如意。』

「若施一華，普愿一切眾生當於天上人間平等受大供養。

「若施一燈，普愿一切眾生開諸盲目，消除暝暗，得大明照，如日月光。

「若施涂香而用塗飾，普愿一切眾生當得真金色相、天香塗飾。

「若施衣服，普愿一切眾生慚愧具足，離諸過失。

「若施摶食，普愿一切眾生得天甘露定，復得最上法甘露味，快樂具足。

「若施鈴鐸，普愿一切眾生皆得最上清妙梵音，聞者適悅。

「若施傘蓋，普愿一切眾生離風雨難，得大清涼普覆一切。

「若施幢幡，普愿一切眾生身如朗月，清凈潔白，光明普照，盡諸世間人所愛樂。

「若施寶拂，普愿一切眾生離諸塵垢，身得清凈，有大名稱最上吉祥，所應具足。

「若施諸莊嚴具，普愿一切眾生當得一切佛功德寶、聖莊嚴具。

「若施歌樂，普愿一切眾生得勝耳根，常聞諸佛妙好音聲。

「若施船舫、騎乘，普愿一切眾生得最上乘。

「又復，隨諸眾生有所愛樂而悉施與，得童子相，柔軟妙好，受天快樂，諸所施作適悅自在。

「若施旃檀香，普愿一切眾生得三十二大丈夫相具足莊嚴，乃至無見頂相，常出妙香。

「若施座具，普愿一

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本『如果佈施香，愿一切眾生具足一切快樂的器具，都能如意滿足。』『如果佈施一朵花，普遍希望一切眾生在天上人間都能平等地接受盛大的供養。』『如果佈施一盞燈，普遍希望一切眾生開啟所有的盲目，消除黑暗，得到大光明照耀，如同日月的光芒。』『如果佈施涂香並用它來塗飾身體，普遍希望一切眾生都能得到真金色的身相，並用天上的香來塗飾。』『如果佈施衣服，普遍希望一切眾生慚愧心具足，遠離各種過失。』『如果佈施食物，普遍希望一切眾生得到天上的甘露禪定，又得到最上乘的法甘露之味，快樂具足。』『如果佈施鈴鐸（líng duó，一種鈴鐺），普遍希望一切眾生都能得到最上乘的清妙梵音，聽到的人都感到舒適喜悅。』『如果佈施傘蓋，普遍希望一切眾生遠離風雨的災難，得到大清涼，普遍覆蓋一切。』『如果佈施幢幡（chuáng fān，一種旗幟），普遍希望一切眾生的身體像明亮的月亮一樣，清凈潔白，光明普照，讓所有世間的人都喜愛。』『如果佈施寶拂（bǎo fú，一種拂塵），普遍希望一切眾生遠離各種塵垢，身體得到清凈，擁有大的名聲和最上吉祥，所應該具備的都具足。』『如果佈施各種莊嚴器具，普遍希望一切眾生都能得到一切佛的功德之寶、聖者的莊嚴器具。』『如果佈施歌樂，普遍希望一切眾生得到殊勝的耳根，常常聽到諸佛美妙的聲音。』『如果佈施船隻、車輛，普遍希望一切眾生得到最上乘。』『又，隨著各種眾生所喜愛的東西而全部佈施給他們，能得到童子相，柔軟美妙，享受天上的快樂，所做的事情都舒適自在。』『如果佈施旃檀香（zhān tán xiāng，檀香），普遍希望一切眾生得到三十二大丈夫相（sān shí èr dà zhàng fū xiàng）具足莊嚴，乃至無見頂相（wú jiàn dǐng xiàng），常常散發出美妙的香氣。』『如果佈施座位，普遍希望一切』

【English Translation】 English version 『If one offers incense, may all sentient beings be endowed with all joyful implements and have all their wishes fulfilled.』『If one offers a single flower, may all sentient beings universally receive great offerings equally in the heavens and among humans.』『If one offers a lamp, may all sentient beings open their blind eyes, eliminate darkness, and obtain great illuminating light, like the light of the sun and moon.』『If one offers perfumed ointment for adornment, may all sentient beings obtain the true golden complexion and be adorned with heavenly fragrances.』『If one offers clothing, may all sentient beings be fully endowed with shame and remorse, and be free from all faults.』『If one offers food, may all sentient beings obtain the heavenly nectar samadhi (tiān gān lù dìng), and also obtain the taste of the supreme Dharma nectar, fully endowed with joy.』『If one offers bells and chimes, may all sentient beings obtain the supreme, pure, and wonderful Brahma sound, pleasing and delightful to those who hear it.』『If one offers umbrellas and canopies, may all sentient beings be free from the difficulties of wind and rain, obtain great coolness, and universally cover all.』『If one offers banners and streamers, may all sentient beings have bodies like the bright moon, pure and white, with light universally illuminating, loved and delighted by all in the world.』『If one offers jeweled whisks, may all sentient beings be free from all dust and defilements, their bodies become pure, possessing great fame and supreme auspiciousness, fully endowed with all that is necessary.』『If one offers various ornaments, may all sentient beings obtain all the treasures of the Buddha's merits and virtues, and the ornaments of the saints.』『If one offers singing and music, may all sentient beings obtain superior ears, constantly hearing the wonderful sounds of all the Buddhas.』『If one offers boats and vehicles, may all sentient beings obtain the supreme vehicle.』『Furthermore, by giving away whatever beings love and desire, one obtains the appearance of a youth, soft and wonderful, enjoying heavenly bliss, and all actions are comfortable and free.』『If one offers sandalwood incense, may all sentient beings obtain the thirty-two major marks (sān shí èr dà zhàng fū xiàng) of a great man, fully adorned, even to the invisible crown protuberance (wú jiàn dǐng xiàng), constantly emitting wonderful fragrance.』『If one offers seating, may all』

切眾生受天富樂，一一當處最上最勝大金剛座。

「若施臥具，普愿一切眾生當得最上歡喜適悅。

「若施僧坊舍宇，普愿一切眾生住天悅意妙寶樓閣，四種神足悉得圓具。

「若施空地，普愿一切眾生當得安住勝妙十地，速至最上圓滿佛地。

「若施眷屬，普愿一切眾生當得世間天、人、阿修羅等常所侍衛，堅固不壞，最上最勝，諸所施作而無等比。

「若施醫藥，普愿一切眾生離諸病苦，如大藥樹，當得金剛不破壞身，一切莊嚴，常得最上適悅快樂。

「若施明鏡，普愿一切眾生如月光明普照一切。

「若施瓶器，普愿一切眾生得大賢瓶，灌注法水普潤一切。

「若施園林樹木，普愿一切眾生身如劫樹。

「若施酥酪，普愿一切眾生得最上樂味。

「若施甘美等物，普愿一切眾生得最上可愛輕安樂味。

「又復，諸修菩薩行者，若見一切男、女、奴婢當起是意：『普愿一切眾生悉當遠離恩愛纏縛、憂惱等苦，一一皆獲自在快樂。』

「若見苦境當起是意：『普愿一切眾生得離諸苦，解脫自在與諸佛等。』

「若於一切眾生作父母、師長、阿阇梨想，恭敬、尊重，于當生中天上人間——若沙門、婆羅門等諸所生處——諸根調伏，

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本使一切眾生享受天上的富裕快樂，每一個地方都是最上最殊勝的金剛座。

『如果佈施臥具，普遍希望一切眾生都能得到最上等的歡喜舒適。』

『如果佈施僧房舍宇，普遍希望一切眾生都能住在天上的悅意美妙樓閣中，四種神足全部圓滿具足。』

『如果佈施空地，普遍希望一切眾生都能安住在殊勝美妙的十地（Dashabhumika），迅速到達最上圓滿的佛地（Buddha-bhumi）。』

『如果佈施眷屬，普遍希望一切眾生都能得到世間天、人、阿修羅（Asura）等常常侍衛，堅固不壞，最上最殊勝，所做的一切事情都是無與倫比的。』

『如果佈施醫藥，普遍希望一切眾生遠離各種病苦，如同大藥樹一樣，能夠得到金剛不壞之身，一切莊嚴，常常得到最上等的舒適快樂。』

『如果佈施明鏡，普遍希望一切眾生像月光一樣普照一切。』

『如果佈施瓶器，普遍希望一切眾生得到大賢瓶，灌注法水普遍滋潤一切。』

『如果佈施園林樹木，普遍希望一切眾生的身體像劫樹一樣。』

『如果佈施酥酪，普遍希望一切眾生得到最上等的快樂滋味。』

『如果佈施甘美等物，普遍希望一切眾生得到最上等可愛輕安的快樂滋味。』

『此外，各位修菩薩行的人，如果看到一切男人、女人、奴婢，應當生起這樣的想法：普遍希望一切眾生都能夠遠離恩愛纏縛、憂愁煩惱等痛苦，每一個都能獲得自在快樂。』

『如果看到困苦的境況，應當生起這樣的想法：普遍希望一切眾生都能脫離各種痛苦，解脫自在，與諸佛相等。』

『如果對一切眾生作父母、師長、阿阇梨（Acharya）想，恭敬、尊重，在當生中天上人間——無論是沙門（Shramana）、婆羅門（Brahmana）等各種所生之處——諸根調伏，'

【English Translation】 English version May all beings enjoy the heavenly wealth and happiness, and may every place be the supreme and most excellent Vajra seat (Diamond Throne).

'If one offers bedding, may all beings attain the supreme joy and comfort.'

'If one offers monasteries and dwellings, may all beings reside in heavenly, delightful, and wonderful jeweled pavilions, and may they fully possess the four kinds of supernatural powers (four divine abodes).'

'If one offers open land, may all beings attain the abode of the supreme and wonderful Ten Grounds (Dashabhumika), and quickly reach the supreme and perfect Buddha-bhumi (Buddha Ground).'

'If one offers relatives, may all beings be constantly attended by gods, humans, Asuras (demigods), etc., in the world, be firm and indestructible, supreme and most excellent, and may all their actions be unparalleled.'

'If one offers medicine, may all beings be free from all suffering of illness, like a great medicinal tree, may they attain an indestructible Vajra body, with all adornments, and may they always attain the supreme comfort and happiness.'

'If one offers a bright mirror, may all beings shine like the moonlight, illuminating everything.'

'If one offers bottles and vessels, may all beings attain the great virtuous vase, pouring forth the water of Dharma to universally moisten everything.'

'If one offers gardens, forests, and trees, may the bodies of all beings be like the Kalpa tree (wish-fulfilling tree).'

'If one offers ghee and cheese, may all beings attain the supreme taste of joy.'

'If one offers delicious and sweet things, may all beings attain the supreme, lovely, easeful, and joyful taste.'

'Furthermore, if those who cultivate the Bodhisattva path see all men, women, servants, and maids, they should generate this thought: May all beings be far from the entanglements of love and affection, sorrow, affliction, and other sufferings, and may each and every one attain freedom and happiness.'

'If one sees a suffering state, one should generate this thought: May all beings be liberated from all suffering, attain freedom and equality with all Buddhas.'

'If one regards all beings as parents, teachers, and Acharyas (spiritual masters), with reverence and respect, in this life, in heaven and among humans—whether Shramanas (ascetics), Brahmanas (priests), or in any place of birth—may their senses be subdued,'

離一切苦。

「若處五欲樂時當起是意：『普愿一切眾生如所樂欲悉得如意，一切皆具菩薩勝行。』

「若澡沐時當起是意：『普愿一切眾生離諸塵垢，清凈無染與諸佛等。』

「若入園林寺舍及諸方處當起是意：『普愿一切眾生得入最上解脫法門。』

「若出一切方處當起是意：『普愿一切眾生出輪迴際，住安樂法。』

「若飲食時當起是意：『普愿一切眾生離諸惡趣，斷飲食想。』

「若處眷屬中當起是意：『普愿一切眾生遠離斗諍，互相愛敬，為善知識，慈和平等。』

「若開戶時當起是意：『普愿一切眾生開解脫門，鹹得趣入。』

「若閉戶時，普愿一切眾生閉惡趣門，不復趣進。

「若履道路時當起是意：『普愿一切眾生如理修行，順趣正道。』

「若乘船舫、騎乘，當起是意：『普愿一切眾生乘最上乘，登正覺道。』

「若有所過度時當起是意：『普愿一切眾生出過地獄等苦，不復趣入。』

「若有一切常語論時當起是意：『普愿一切眾生正念現前，諸法圓滿。』

「若見有人起忿怒時，即生歡喜，作如是意：『普愿一切眾生當息一切毒害忿怒，遠離魔嬈。』

「若有宣說善法語言當起是意：『普愿一切眾生得

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本遠離一切痛苦。

『如果處於享受五欲之樂的時候，應當生起這樣的念頭：『普遍希望一切眾生都能如他們所愿得到滿足，一切都具備菩薩殊勝的修行。』

『如果洗澡的時候，應當生起這樣的念頭：『普遍希望一切眾生遠離各種塵垢，清凈無染，與諸佛相等。』

『如果進入園林、寺廟以及各種地方，應當生起這樣的念頭：『普遍希望一切眾生得以進入最上乘的解脫法門。』

『如果離開任何地方，應當生起這樣的念頭：『普遍希望一切眾生脫離輪迴的邊際，安住于安樂之法。』

『如果飲食的時候，應當生起這樣的念頭：『普遍希望一切眾生脫離各種惡趣，斷除對飲食的執著。』

『如果處於眷屬之中，應當生起這樣的念頭：『普遍希望一切眾生遠離爭鬥，互相愛戴尊敬，成為彼此的善知識（kalyāṇa-mitra），慈悲和睦平等相待。』

『如果打開門的時候，應當生起這樣的念頭：『普遍希望一切眾生開啟解脫之門，都能進入其中。』

『如果關閉門的時候，普遍希望一切眾生關閉惡趣之門，不再進入其中。

『如果行走在道路上的時候，應當生起這樣的念頭：『普遍希望一切眾生如理修行，順應正道。』

『如果乘坐船隻、騎乘，應當生起這樣的念頭：『普遍希望一切眾生乘坐最上乘（agrayāna），登上正覺之道。』

『如果有所跨越通過的時候，應當生起這樣的念頭：『普遍希望一切眾生脫離地獄等痛苦，不再進入其中。』

『如果進行一切日常談論的時候，應當生起這樣的念頭：『普遍希望一切眾生正念現前，諸法圓滿。』

『如果看見有人發怒的時候，就生起歡喜心，這樣想：『普遍希望一切眾生止息一切毒害忿怒，遠離魔的侵擾。』

『如果有人宣說善法語言，應當生起這樣的念頭：『普遍希望一切眾生得到

【English Translation】 English version Free from all suffering.

『If one is enjoying the pleasures of the five desires, one should generate this thought: 『May all sentient beings universally obtain fulfillment of their desires, and may all be endowed with the supreme practices of a Bodhisattva (bodhisattva).』

『If one is bathing, one should generate this thought: 『May all sentient beings universally be free from all defilements, be pure and undefiled, and be equal to all the Buddhas (buddha).』

『If one is entering gardens, monasteries, or any other places, one should generate this thought: 『May all sentient beings universally gain entry into the supreme Dharma (dharma) gate of liberation.』

『If one is leaving any place, one should generate this thought: 『May all sentient beings universally escape the bounds of samsara (saṃsāra), and abide in the Dharma of bliss.』

『If one is eating, one should generate this thought: 『May all sentient beings universally be free from all evil destinies, and cut off thoughts of food.』

『If one is among family members, one should generate this thought: 『May all sentient beings universally be far from strife, love and respect each other, be virtuous friends (kalyāṇa-mitra), and be compassionate, peaceful, and equal.』

『If one is opening a door, one should generate this thought: 『May all sentient beings universally open the door of liberation, and all be able to enter.』

『If one is closing a door, may all sentient beings universally close the door to evil destinies, and not enter again.

『If one is walking on a road, one should generate this thought: 『May all sentient beings universally practice according to the Dharma, and follow the right path.』

『If one is riding in a boat or on an animal, one should generate this thought: 『May all sentient beings universally ride the supreme vehicle (agrayāna), and ascend the path to perfect enlightenment.』

『If one is crossing over something, one should generate this thought: 『May all sentient beings universally escape the suffering of hells and the like, and not enter again.』

『If one is engaged in any ordinary conversation, one should generate this thought: 『May all sentient beings universally have mindfulness present, and may all dharmas be perfected.』

『If one sees someone becoming angry, one should immediately generate joy, thinking thus: 『May all sentient beings universally cease all poisonous harm and anger, and be far from the disturbances of demons (māra).』

『If someone is proclaiming words of virtuous Dharma, one should generate this thought: 『May all sentient beings universally obtain

諸佛智，辯才無礙。』

「若處戲笑、歌樂、讚詠，當起是意：『普愿一切眾生常大歡喜，受諸富樂，自在適悅。』

「若睡眠時當起是意：『普愿一切眾生起最上心，出離無智塵暗淤泥，諸有所作得佛建立，住圓滿智。』

「若經行時當起是意：『普愿一切眾生常得履諸聖道。』」

爾時，大意菩薩聞說是法，生大歡喜，復白佛言：「善哉，世尊！善說此法，能令一切修菩薩行者所有身、語、意業如善所作，常得諸佛共所攝受，所有惡趣一切眾生得佛救度。

「世尊！於後末世修菩薩行者，如佛所說善巧方便應如是行，是即名為修菩薩行。」

佛言：「大意！如是，如是。諸修菩薩行者若如是學，即得信心堅固，不復退轉，種子具足，出生現行。大意當知：此即名為菩薩勝相，復為最上善巧方便。汝等於此正法當勤修習，為人演說。」

爾時，大意菩薩摩訶薩聞佛說是法已，歡喜稱讚，禮世尊足，退住一面。

佛說大方廣未曾有經善巧方便品

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：『諸佛的智慧，辯才無礙。』

『如果在嬉戲、歌唱、音樂、讚美的地方，應當生起這樣的意念：『普遍希望一切眾生常常得到大歡喜，享受各種富裕快樂，自在舒適喜悅。』

『如果睡眠的時候，應當生起這樣的意念：『普遍希望一切眾生生起最上的心，出離沒有智慧的塵埃黑暗淤泥，所有作為都得到佛的建立，安住于圓滿的智慧。』

『如果經行的時候，應當生起這樣的意念：『普遍希望一切眾生常常能夠行走在各種聖道上。』

當時，大意菩薩（Mahamati Bodhisattva）聽到所說的法，生起大歡喜，又對佛說：『太好了，世尊！善於解說這個法，能夠使一切修行菩薩行的人，所有的身、語、意業都如善所作，常常得到諸佛共同的攝受，所有惡趣的一切眾生得到佛的救度。

『世尊！在後來的末法時代，修行菩薩行的人，如佛所說的善巧方便應當這樣修行，這就叫做修行菩薩行。』

佛說：『大意（Mahamati），是的，是的。修行菩薩行的人如果這樣學習，就能得到堅固的信心，不再退轉，種子具足，出生現行。大意（Mahamati）應當知道：這就叫做菩薩殊勝的相，又是最上等的善巧方便。你們對於這個正法應當勤奮修習，為他人演說。』

當時，大意菩薩摩訶薩（Mahamati Bodhisattva-Mahasattva）聽到佛說這個法后，歡喜稱讚，禮拜世尊的腳，退到一旁站立。

佛說大方廣未曾有經善巧方便品

【English Translation】 English version: 『The wisdom of all Buddhas is unimpeded in eloquence.』

『If in places of play, laughter, song, music, and praise, one should generate this thought: 『May all beings constantly have great joy, receive all riches and happiness, and be comfortable and pleased at ease.』

『If sleeping, one should generate this thought: 『May all beings generate the supreme mind, escape from the mud of ignorance, dust, and darkness, have all their actions established by the Buddha, and abide in perfect wisdom.』

『If walking, one should generate this thought: 『May all beings constantly walk on all the holy paths.』

At that time, Mahamati Bodhisattva, hearing this Dharma, generated great joy and said to the Buddha: 『Excellent, World Honored One! Well spoken is this Dharma, which enables all those who practice the Bodhisattva path to have all their actions of body, speech, and mind be well done, constantly receive the support of all Buddhas, and have all beings in the evil realms be saved by the Buddha.』

『World Honored One! In the future, in the degenerate age, those who practice the Bodhisattva path should practice according to the skillful means spoken by the Buddha. This is called practicing the Bodhisattva path.』

The Buddha said: 『Mahamati, it is so, it is so. If those who practice the Bodhisattva path learn in this way, they will obtain firm faith, no longer regress, have complete seeds, and manifest actions. Mahamati, you should know that this is called the excellent characteristic of a Bodhisattva, and it is also the supreme skillful means. You should diligently practice this Dharma and explain it to others.』

At that time, Mahamati Bodhisattva-Mahasattva, hearing the Buddha speak this Dharma, joyfully praised, bowed at the feet of the World Honored One, and withdrew to stand on one side.

The Buddha Speaks the Skillful Means Chapter of the Great Extensive Unprecedented Sutra