T21n1374_佛說一切功德莊嚴王經

大正藏第 21 冊 No. 1374 佛說一切功德莊嚴王經

No. 1374

佛說一切功德莊嚴王經一卷

唐三藏法師義凈奉　制譯

如是我聞。一時薄伽梵。在王舍城羯闌鐸迦池竹林園中。與大苾芻眾五百人俱。菩薩摩訶薩千二百人。皆得陀羅尼辯才無滯。獲無染智游無礙境。善權方便攝引眾生。觀察世間。心行平等。饒益慈悲意樂純凈。于諸佛所甚深妙法悉能咨問。其名曰慈氏菩薩摩訶薩。常勤勇菩薩摩訶薩。平等住菩薩摩訶薩。大慧菩薩摩訶薩。無邊辯菩薩摩訶薩。勇慧菩薩摩訶薩。觀自在菩薩摩訶薩。除疑菩薩摩訶薩。如是等諸大菩薩摩訶薩而為上首。並諸釋梵護世四天王龍神八部。及諸外道數有六千。各將眷屬悉皆雲集。此等大眾咸至佛所。禮佛足已右繞三匝。雨妙天花奏天音樂。燒眾名香而為供養。爾時大眾咸作是語。善哉善哉如來教法具大威德。有歸信者能斷煩惱。作是語已各坐一面。爾時世尊入能斷惑離垢三摩地。入此定時大地即便六種震動。雨天細末微妙栴檀。及妙天花在處彌布。放大光明周遍世界。若諸有情墮惡趣者蒙光得脫。亦至一切天龍藥叉八部之眾。所居宮殿無不明照。聞天音樂及天妙香。彼諸天神見不思議希有事已。皆生是念誰作如是殊勝神力

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：如是我聞。一時，薄伽梵（Bhagavan，世尊）在王舍城（Rājagṛha）羯闌鐸迦池（Kalandaka，竹林精舍的池塘）竹林園中，與五百位大比丘眾（bhikṣu，出家修行的僧人）在一起。還有菩薩摩訶薩（bodhisattva-mahāsattva，大菩薩）一千二百人，他們都獲得了陀羅尼（dhāraṇī，總持）辯才，沒有滯礙，獲得了無染的智慧，遊歷于無礙的境界，善於運用權巧方便來攝引眾生，觀察世間，心行平等，具有饒益和慈悲的純凈意樂，對於諸佛所說的甚深微妙之法，都能夠請問。他們的名字是：慈氏菩薩摩訶薩（Maitreya bodhisattva-mahāsattva，彌勒菩薩），常勤勇菩薩摩訶薩，平等住菩薩摩訶薩，大慧菩薩摩訶薩，無邊辯菩薩摩訶薩，勇慧菩薩摩訶薩，觀自在菩薩摩訶薩（Avalokiteśvara bodhisattva-mahāsattva，觀音菩薩），除疑菩薩摩訶薩，等等這些大菩薩摩訶薩作為上首。還有諸位釋（Śakra，帝釋天）、梵（Brahmā，梵天）、護世四天王（Lokapāla，四大天王）、龍神八部，以及六千位外道，各自帶領眷屬都聚集到這裡。這些大眾都來到佛的住所，禮拜佛的足，然後右繞佛三圈，降下美妙的天花，演奏天上的音樂，焚燒各種名貴的香，以此來供養。當時，大眾都說：『太好了！太好了！如來的教法具有偉大的威德，能夠讓歸信的人斷除煩惱。』說完這些話后，各自在一旁坐下。這時，世尊進入了能斷除迷惑、遠離垢染的三摩地（samādhi，禪定）。進入這種禪定時，大地立刻發生了六種震動，降下細微美妙的栴檀（candana，檀香）香末，以及美妙的天花，遍佈各處。放出巨大的光明，照遍整個世界。那些墮入惡趣的有情，蒙受光明而得以解脫。光明也照到一切天龍藥叉（yakṣa，夜叉）八部之眾所居住的宮殿，沒有不被照亮的。他們聽到了天上的音樂，聞到了天上的美妙香氣。這些天神看到這種不可思議的稀有事情后，都生起這樣的念頭：是誰創造瞭如此殊勝的神力？

【English Translation】 English version: Thus have I heard. At one time, the Bhagavan (Blessed One) was in the Bamboo Grove Monastery, at the Kalandaka Fishpond in Rājagṛha (Royal City), together with five hundred great bhikṣus (monks). There were also twelve hundred bodhisattva-mahāsattvas (great bodhisattvas), all of whom had attained dhāraṇī (retentive memory) eloquence without obstruction, acquired undefiled wisdom, roamed in unobstructed realms, were skilled in expedient means to guide sentient beings, observed the world with equanimity, possessed pure intentions of beneficence and compassion, and were able to inquire about the profound and subtle Dharma of all the Buddhas. Their names were: Maitreya bodhisattva-mahāsattva (the bodhisattva Maitreya), the bodhisattva-mahāsattva Constant Diligence, the bodhisattva-mahāsattva Equal Abiding, the bodhisattva-mahāsattva Great Wisdom, the bodhisattva-mahāsattva Boundless Eloquence, the bodhisattva-mahāsattva Courageous Wisdom, Avalokiteśvara bodhisattva-mahāsattva (the bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara), the bodhisattva-mahāsattva Remover of Doubts, and so on, these great bodhisattva-mahāsattvas being the foremost. Also present were the Śakra (Lord Śakra), Brahmā (Lord Brahmā), the Four Guardian Kings of the World (Lokapālas), the nāgas (dragons) and other beings of the eight classes, as well as six thousand non-Buddhist practitioners, each with their retinues, all gathered together. These assemblies all came to the Buddha's abode, bowed at the Buddha's feet, circumambulated the Buddha three times to the right, and rained down wondrous celestial flowers, played celestial music, and burned various precious incenses as offerings. At that time, the assemblies all said: 'Excellent! Excellent! The Tathāgata's teachings possess great power and virtue, and those who take refuge in them can cut off afflictions.' After saying these words, they each sat to one side. At this time, the World-Honored One entered the samādhi (meditative absorption) of cutting off delusion and being free from defilement. Upon entering this samādhi, the earth immediately quaked in six ways, and fine, subtle sandalwood (candana) powder and wondrous celestial flowers rained down, spreading everywhere. Great light was emitted, illuminating the entire world. Those sentient beings who had fallen into evil destinies were liberated by the light. The light also illuminated all the palaces inhabited by the nāgas (dragons), yakṣas (demons), and other beings of the eight classes, leaving none unilluminated. They heard celestial music and smelled celestial fragrances. Upon seeing these inconceivable and rare events, the gods all had this thought: 'Who has created such extraordinary divine power?'

。令地大動雨天香花。放大光明照耀宮室。作是念已互相告曰。此是如來現大威德。非余天等能有斯瑞。我等今者應往竹園。詣世尊所禮拜供養聽聞妙法。彼各持大嗢缽羅花拘物頭花分陀利花蘇健提花。曼陀羅華摩訶曼陀羅華。至世尊所頂禮雙足。而為供養雨眾天華。彌滿大地積至於膝。瞻仰尊顏合掌恭敬復有他方無量菩薩。及執金剛菩薩莊嚴王菩薩。並萬億諸天持咒神王。見大光明各以威力。作妙莊嚴香華音樂。來至佛所。並諸眷屬皆繞三匝。虔誠合掌禮佛雙足為供養已。皆具威儀退坐一面。

爾時慈氏等諸大菩薩。見諸大眾皆雲集已。作如是念我觀大眾咸至佛所。必當演說不可思議殊妙之法。咸皆寂慮佇聽微言。是時世尊知諸菩薩一切大眾心之所念。即從定起告莊嚴王菩薩言。善男子汝今宜去觀此大地。何所見耶。時莊嚴王菩薩承佛教已。從座而起即觀大地。既遍觀已還至佛所。禮佛雙足在一面立。白佛言世尊。我奉佛教觀此大地。所有人天一切大眾普皆雲集唯愿慈悲為諸眾生作饒益事。

爾時佛告莊嚴王菩薩言。汝當一心聽我所說我今當與六十四億有緣眾生。授無上菩提記。爾時執金剛菩薩即從座起。合掌向佛白言世尊。今有無量億數天龍藥叉及諸羅剎乾闥婆阿蘇羅揭嚕荼緊那羅莫呼洛伽人。及非

【現代漢語翻譯】於是，地面震動，空中降下芬芳的花朵。放出巨大的光明，照耀著宮殿和房屋。他們心中這樣想著，互相告知說：『這是如來（Tathagata，佛的稱號之一）顯現大威德，不是其他天神等能夠有這樣的祥瑞。我們現在應該前往竹園，到世尊（Lokasenna，佛的稱號之一）那裡禮拜供養，聽聞微妙的佛法。』他們各自拿著大的嗢缽羅花（utpala，藍色蓮花），拘物頭花（kumuda，白色睡蓮），分陀利花（pundarika，白色蓮花），蘇健提花（sugandhika，香花），曼陀羅華（mandarava，天界的紅色花），摩訶曼陀羅華（mahamandarava，大曼陀羅花），來到世尊處，頂禮佛的雙足，作為供養，像下雨一樣散佈各種天花，瀰漫大地，堆積到膝蓋的高度。他們瞻仰著佛的尊容，合掌恭敬。又有其他方無量的菩薩，以及執金剛菩薩（Vajrapani，手持金剛杵的菩薩），莊嚴王菩薩（Vyuharaja，以莊嚴著稱的菩薩），以及萬億諸天持咒神王，見到大光明，各自以威力，製造美妙的莊嚴、香花和音樂，來到佛的處所。連同他們的眷屬，都繞佛三圈，虔誠地合掌禮拜佛的雙足，作為供養之後，都具足威儀地退到一旁坐下。這時，慈氏菩薩（Maitreya，彌勒菩薩）等諸大菩薩，見到大眾都雲集完畢，心中這樣想著：『我觀察大眾都來到佛的處所，佛必定會演說不可思議的殊妙佛法。』大家都寂靜地思考，等待聽聞佛的微妙言語。這時，世尊知道諸菩薩和一切大眾心中所想，就從禪定中起身，告訴莊嚴王菩薩說：『善男子，你現在應該去觀察這大地，看到了什麼？』當時，莊嚴王菩薩接受佛的教誨后，從座位上起身，立即觀察大地。已經普遍觀察完畢后，回到佛的處所，禮拜佛的雙足，在一旁站立。稟告佛說：『世尊，我奉佛的教誨觀察這大地，所有的人天和一切大眾都普遍雲集，唯愿您慈悲，為諸眾生做饒益的事情。』這時，佛告訴莊嚴王菩薩說：『你應該一心聽我所說，我現在將為六十四億有緣的眾生，授無上菩提的記別（vyakarana，預言未來成佛）。』這時，執金剛菩薩立即從座位上起身，合掌向佛稟告說：『世尊，現在有無量億數的天龍（naga，守護佛法的神），藥叉（yaksa，夜叉，一種鬼神），以及諸羅剎（raksasa，羅剎，惡鬼），乾闥婆（gandharva，香神），阿蘇羅（asura，阿修羅，一種好戰的神），揭嚕荼（garuda，迦樓羅，一種大鳥），緊那羅（kinnara，歌神），莫呼洛伽（mahoraga，蟒神），人和非人（amanussa，非人）等。』

【English Translation】 Then, the earth shook greatly, and fragrant flowers rained down from the sky. Great light was emitted, illuminating palaces and houses. Having thought thus, they told each other, 'This is the Tathagata (one of the titles of the Buddha) manifesting great power and virtue; no other gods or beings could have such auspicious signs. We should now go to the Bamboo Grove, to the World Honored One (Lokasenna, one of the titles of the Buddha) to pay homage, make offerings, and listen to the wonderful Dharma.' They each held large utpala flowers (utpala, blue lotus), kumuda flowers (kumuda, white water lily), pundarika flowers (pundarika, white lotus), sugandhika flowers (sugandhika, fragrant flower), mandarava flowers (mandarava, celestial red flower), and mahamandarava flowers (mahamandarava, great mandarava flower), and went to the World Honored One, prostrated at his feet, and made offerings, raining down various celestial flowers, filling the earth and piling up to the knees. They gazed upon the Venerable One's face, joined their palms respectfully. Moreover, countless Bodhisattvas from other directions, as well as Vajrapani Bodhisattva (Vajrapani, Bodhisattva holding a vajra), Vyuharaja Bodhisattva (Vyuharaja, Bodhisattva known for adornment), and billions of gods and mantra-holding spirit kings, seeing the great light, each used their power to create wonderful adornments, fragrant flowers, and music, and came to the Buddha's place. Together with their retinues, they all circumambulated the Buddha three times, sincerely joined their palms, prostrated at the Buddha's feet as offerings, and then respectfully withdrew and sat to one side. At that time, Maitreya Bodhisattva (Maitreya, the future Buddha) and other great Bodhisattvas, seeing that the assembly had all gathered, thought thus: 'I observe that the assembly has all come to the Buddha's place, the Buddha will surely expound the inconceivable and wonderful Dharma.' Everyone silently contemplated, waiting to hear the Buddha's subtle words. At that time, the World Honored One, knowing the thoughts in the minds of all the Bodhisattvas and the entire assembly, arose from samadhi and said to Vyuharaja Bodhisattva: 'Good man, you should now go and observe this earth. What do you see?' At that time, Vyuharaja Bodhisattva, having received the Buddha's teaching, arose from his seat and immediately observed the earth. Having completed the universal observation, he returned to the Buddha's place, prostrated at the Buddha's feet, and stood to one side. He reported to the Buddha, saying: 'World Honored One, I have observed this earth according to the Buddha's teaching. All the humans, gods, and the entire assembly have universally gathered. May you be compassionate and do beneficial things for all beings.' At that time, the Buddha said to Vyuharaja Bodhisattva: 'You should listen attentively to what I say. I will now bestow predictions of unsurpassed Bodhi (vyakarana, prediction of future Buddhahood) upon sixty-four billion sentient beings who have affinities.' At that time, Vajrapani Bodhisattva immediately arose from his seat, joined his palms towards the Buddha, and reported, saying: 'World Honored One, there are now countless billions of nagas (naga, deities protecting the Dharma), yakshas (yaksa, a type of spirit), as well as rakshasas (raksasa, a type of demon), gandharvas (gandharva, celestial musicians), asuras (asura, a type of warring deity), garudas (garuda, a large bird), kinnaras (kinnara, celestial musicians), mahoragas (mahoraga, serpent deities), humans, and non-humans (amanussa, non-human beings).'

人並諸外道。悉皆來集世尊今正是時。唯愿為說一切法功德莊嚴王經能銷一切業障。能滅一切罪苦。能斷一切魔業。未信有情令生敬信。除去饑饉常得豐樂。銷諸疾病遠離抂死。亦令有情永除追悔。悉得安隱常受快樂。世尊我往昔時曾於電光佛所聽受此經。才得聞已一切妙法皆得現前。一切惡道悉皆關閉所有業障鹹得銷除。唯愿慈悲為眾演說。作是語已世尊默然。

爾時執金剛菩薩。亦復如是再三慇勤勸請為說。佛告執金剛菩薩言。善男子汝勿請我說一切法功德莊嚴王經。何以故我若說者。於後惡世當有眾生。不能信受作如是語。此經非是如來所說。亦非贊毀此經。能招善惡二種之業然彼眾生為慳貪故。不能恭敬供養是經。于說法師亦不親近。謗毀是經廣興不信。于現世中造眾惡業。未來之世墮地獄中受燒然苦。善男子如此經王。深可尊重猶如父母。復能滅除諸惡業障。然於五濁惡世。非是說時亦非聽時。何以故勿當令彼一切外道及諸有情。墮于地獄餓鬼傍生長受諸苦。然此眾生信心闕少。樂著諸欲勤營俗務販賣諍訟。於此經典必起謗心。此等眾生命終之後。墮八大地獄當受極苦。

爾時眾中有八萬人。俱從坐起頂禮佛足。白佛言世尊。我等深心信是經典。尊重供養書寫讀誦廣為他說。若有愚人不信此法

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：人和所有外道都聚集到世尊這裡，現在正是時候。唯愿世尊為我們宣說《一切法功德莊嚴王經》，此經能夠消除一切業障，滅除一切罪苦，斷除一切魔業，使未生信仰的有情生起敬信，除去饑饉，常得豐樂，消除各種疾病，遠離橫死，也能使有情永遠消除追悔，都得到安穩，常受快樂。世尊，我往昔曾在電光佛（Dian Guang Fo）處聽聞過此經，才一聽聞，一切妙法都得以顯現，一切惡道都得以關閉，所有業障都得以消除。唯愿世尊慈悲，為大眾演說此經。說完這些話后，世尊保持沉默。

這時，執金剛菩薩（Zhi Jingang Pusa）也同樣再三慇勤地勸請世尊宣說此經。佛告訴執金剛菩薩說：『善男子，你不要請我說《一切法功德莊嚴王經》。為什麼呢？如果我宣說此經，在後世的惡世中，當有眾生不能信受，會說這樣的話：這部經不是如來說的。讚揚或詆譭此經，都能招致善惡兩種業報。然而那些眾生因為慳吝貪婪的緣故，不能恭敬供養這部經，對於說法師也不親近，誹謗這部經，廣泛地興起不信。在現世中造作各種惡業，未來之世會墮入地獄中，遭受燒燃的痛苦。善男子，這部經王，非常值得尊重，猶如父母一般，又能滅除各種惡業和業障。然而在五濁惡世中，現在不是宣說此經的時候，也不是聽聞此經的時候。為什麼呢？不要讓那些外道和有情，墮入地獄、餓鬼、畜生道中，長久地遭受各種痛苦。然而這些眾生缺少信心，喜歡執著于各種慾望，勤奮地經營世俗事務，販賣貨物，爭論訴訟，對於這部經典必定會生起誹謗之心。這些眾生命終之後，會墮入八大地獄，遭受極大的痛苦。』

這時，大眾中有八萬人，都從座位上站起來，頂禮佛足，對佛說：『世尊，我們深深地相信這部經典，尊重供養，書寫讀誦，廣泛地為他人宣說。如果有愚人不相信此法，

【English Translation】 English version: People and all non-Buddhist practitioners gathered before the World Honored One, now is the opportune time. We beseech the World Honored One to expound on the 『King of the Sutra of the Merit and Adornment of All Dharmas,』 which can eliminate all karmic obstacles, extinguish all sinful sufferings, sever all demonic activities, cause those sentient beings who have not yet developed faith to generate reverence and belief, remove famine and constantly attain abundance and joy, eliminate all diseases, avoid untimely death, and also enable sentient beings to forever eliminate remorse, all attain peace and constantly experience happiness. World Honored One, in the past, I heard this sutra at the place of Dian Guang Buddha (Buddha of Electric Light), and as soon as I heard it, all wonderful dharmas manifested before me, all evil paths were closed, and all karmic obstacles were eliminated. We beseech the World Honored One to compassionately expound on this sutra for the assembly.』 After saying these words, the World Honored One remained silent.

At that time, Vajrapani Bodhisattva (Bodhisattva Holding the Vajra) also earnestly requested the World Honored One to expound on this sutra in the same manner, again and again. The Buddha told Vajrapani Bodhisattva: 『Good man, do not ask me to speak about the 『King of the Sutra of the Merit and Adornment of All Dharmas.』 Why? If I were to speak it, in the evil age of the future, there would be sentient beings who would not be able to believe and accept it, and would say such words: 『This sutra was not spoken by the Tathagata.』 Praising or defaming this sutra can bring about both good and evil karmic retributions. However, those sentient beings, due to their stinginess and greed, would not be able to respectfully make offerings to this sutra, nor would they be close to the Dharma teachers, defaming this sutra and widely promoting disbelief. In this present life, they would create all kinds of evil karma, and in the future life, they would fall into hell and suffer the pain of burning. Good man, this King of Sutras is deeply worthy of respect, like parents, and can also eliminate all evil karma and karmic obstacles. However, in the evil age of the five defilements, now is not the time to speak this sutra, nor is it the time to listen to it. Why? Lest those non-Buddhists and sentient beings fall into hell, the realm of hungry ghosts, and the animal realm, and endure all kinds of suffering for a long time. However, these sentient beings lack faith, are fond of clinging to various desires, diligently engage in worldly affairs, trading and litigation, and will surely give rise to slanderous thoughts towards this sutra. After these sentient beings die, they will fall into the eight great hells and suffer extreme pain.』

At that time, there were eighty thousand people in the assembly who all rose from their seats, prostrated at the Buddha's feet, and said to the Buddha: 『World Honored One, we deeply believe in this sutra, respect and make offerings to it, write, recite, and widely proclaim it to others. If there are foolish people who do not believe in this Dharma,

。由慢法故亦當毀罵輕𣣋於我。我于爾時悉皆忍受。報此經恩終無恨忿。唯愿為說殊勝經典。所以者何此妙經王。于當來世利益眾生如佛無異。作是語已退坐一面。執金剛菩薩白佛言。世尊云何菩薩摩訶薩求善知識。佛言善男子。求善知識應當如是成就四法。一者數往請問。二者起精勤心。三者意樂清凈。四者尊重愛法。執金剛菩薩白佛言。世尊云何菩薩住阿蘭若。佛言善男子成就四法住阿蘭若。一者舍離俗家。二者遠惡知識。三者盡舍財物。四者常攝自心。

爾時觀自在菩薩白佛言。世尊我不見有聞此經人墮惡趣者。世尊此經有大威德難可思量。世尊若有暫聞此經禮拜讚歎供養恭敬獲無量福。何況書寫讀誦受持。種種香花而為供養。及說法師以衣食等而為供養。如是之人一切諸佛。共所護念為其授記。當得往生安樂世界。如是法師與佛無異。佛言善哉善哉善男子。我亦供養如是法師亦為授記。當得生於安樂世界速趣菩提。若復有人于諸佛所及此經典。尊重恭敬已。妙香花涂香末香。衣服瓔珞種種音樂。幢蓋繒幡而供養者。此人終無非時橫死。無有怨賊兵戰之怖。亦無父母妻子眷屬朋友知識憂戚之苦。有所希求無不遂意。善男子諸佛出世。其事甚難。得聞是經更難於彼。若斯經典所在之處。城邑聚落蘭若林中及

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：因為傲慢的緣故，（他們）也會詆譭、辱罵、輕視我。我那時都全部忍受，爲了報答這部經的恩德，始終沒有怨恨和憤怒。只希望（您）為我宣說殊勝的經典。為什麼呢？因為這部妙經之王，在未來的世代能利益眾生，和佛沒有差別。說完這些話后，（他）退到一旁坐下。執金剛菩薩（Vajrapani Bodhisattva）問佛說：『世尊，菩薩摩訶薩（Bodhisattva-Mahasattva）應該如何尋求善知識（kalyāṇa-mitra）？』佛說：『善男子，尋求善知識應當成就四種法。一是多次前往請教，二是生起精進的心，三是意樂清凈，四是尊重愛護佛法。』執金剛菩薩問佛說：『世尊，菩薩如何安住于阿蘭若（araṇya，寂靜處）？』佛說：『善男子，成就四種法就能安住于阿蘭若。一是舍離世俗的家，二是遠離惡知識，三是完全捨棄財物，四是經常收攝自己的心。這時觀自在菩薩（Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva）對佛說：『世尊，我沒見過聽聞這部經的人墮入惡趣的。世尊，這部經有很大的威德，難以思量。世尊，如果有人暫時聽聞這部經，禮拜、讚歎、供養、恭敬，就能獲得無量的福報，更何況是書寫、讀誦、受持，用各種香花來供養，以及用衣服飲食等來供養說法師。這樣的人，一切諸佛都會共同護念，為他授記，（他）將得以往生安樂世界（Sukhāvatī）。這樣的法師和佛沒有差別。』佛說：『好啊好啊，善男子，我也會供養這樣的法師，也會為他授記，（他）將得以往生安樂世界，迅速趨向菩提（bodhi，覺悟）。如果又有人在諸佛處以及這部經典處，尊重恭敬，用妙香、花、涂香、末香、衣服、瓔珞、各種音樂、幢、蓋、繒幡來供養，這個人終究不會有非時橫死，沒有怨賊兵戰的恐怖，也沒有父母妻子眷屬朋友知識憂愁悲慼的痛苦，有所希望沒有不能如意的。善男子，諸佛出世，這件事非常難，能夠聽聞這部經比諸佛出世還要難。如果這部經典所在的地方，城邑、聚落、蘭若、林中以及』

【English Translation】 English version: Because of arrogance, (they) will also defame, insult, and despise me. I will endure all of that at that time. To repay the kindness of this sutra, I will never have resentment or anger. I only hope that (you) will explain the supreme sutra for me. Why? Because this wonderful King of Sutras will benefit sentient beings in future generations, and there is no difference from the Buddha. After saying these words, (he) retreated to one side and sat down. Vajrapani Bodhisattva asked the Buddha: 'World Honored One, how should a Bodhisattva-Mahasattva seek a good teacher (kalyāṇa-mitra)?' The Buddha said: 'Good man, seeking a good teacher should accomplish four dharmas. First, frequently go to ask questions. Second, generate a diligent mind. Third, have pure intention. Fourth, respect and cherish the Dharma.' Vajrapani Bodhisattva asked the Buddha: 'World Honored One, how does a Bodhisattva dwell in an araṇya (quiet place)?' The Buddha said: 'Good man, accomplishing four dharmas can dwell in an araṇya. First, abandon the secular home. Second, stay away from bad company. Third, completely give up wealth. Fourth, constantly restrain one's own mind.' At that time, Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva said to the Buddha: 'World Honored One, I have never seen anyone who hears this sutra fall into evil realms. World Honored One, this sutra has great power and virtue, which is difficult to fathom. World Honored One, if someone temporarily hears this sutra, bows, praises, makes offerings, and respects it, they will obtain immeasurable blessings, let alone writing, reciting, upholding it, and making offerings with various fragrant flowers, as well as making offerings to the Dharma teacher with clothing, food, and drink. Such a person will be protected and remembered by all Buddhas, and they will be prophesied to be reborn in the Land of Bliss (Sukhāvatī). Such a Dharma teacher is no different from the Buddha.' The Buddha said: 'Good, good, good man, I will also make offerings to such a Dharma teacher, and I will also prophesy that he will be reborn in the Land of Bliss and quickly attain bodhi (enlightenment). If someone respects and reveres the Buddhas and this sutra, and makes offerings with wonderful incense, flowers, scented paste, powdered incense, clothing, necklaces, various music, banners, canopies, and silken streamers, this person will never die an untimely or violent death, and there will be no fear of enemies, thieves, or war. There will also be no suffering of sorrow and grief from parents, wife, family, friends, and acquaintances. Whatever they hope for will be fulfilled. Good man, it is very difficult for Buddhas to appear in the world, and it is even more difficult to hear this sutra than for Buddhas to appear. Wherever this sutra is located, in cities, villages, araṇyas, forests, and'

余住處。當知此地即是諸佛世尊之所攝受。

爾時執金剛菩薩白佛言世尊。觀自在菩薩者。以何因緣名觀自在。世尊告曰。常以凈眼觀察世間所有眾生。慰喻成熟慈悲利益便得安隱。若稱名者有所愿求咸令滿足。以是因緣名觀自在。復白佛言。若有眾生但稱觀自在菩薩名者。尚得滿足所求之事。何況有人供養如來及此經典。書寫讀誦廣為他說。衣服香花而為供養。此人得福無量無邊。觀自在菩薩白佛言。世尊此經大有威德能作佛事。唯愿世尊更為哀愍諸眾生故。為說陀羅尼咒。佛言善男子有陀羅尼。名曰勝妙。我昔為菩薩時。于勝妙世界妙音佛所。與諸大眾共聞此陀羅尼咒。既受得已證十地法。無量眾生悉皆獲得無生法忍。爾時會中諸菩薩眾。皆從坐起白佛言世尊唯愿慈哀憐愍。我等說此陀羅尼咒。爾時世尊以梵音聲。即說咒曰。

怛侄他　逝也逝也　逝耶縛訶(上)佉縛訶　逝也縛訶　忽魯忽魯缽頭摩(引聲)薜阿婆么梵謎薩啰薩唎泥(去)地哩地哩　地啰地哩提婆䫂缽利波唎泥(去)瑜陀嗢多[口束頁]你缽啰斫羯啰你婆[口束頁]你脯[口束頁]也婆伽梵我名某甲由佛加護一切所求咸愿圓滿一切罪業皆悉銷除　莎訶

佛言善男子此勝妙陀羅尼咒。能除一切罪障。能摧伏他軍。永

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：我居住的地方，應當知道這個地方就是諸佛世尊所攝受的地方。

這時，執金剛菩薩（Vajrapani Bodhisattva，佛教護法神）對佛說：『世尊，觀自在菩薩（Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva，又稱觀音菩薩）以什麼因緣被稱為觀自在呢？』世尊告訴他：『（觀自在菩薩）常以清凈的眼睛觀察世間所有眾生，用慈悲的言語安慰開導他們，使他們成熟，給予他們慈悲和利益，使他們得到安穩。如果有人稱念他的名字，有所愿求，都能使他們滿足。因為這個因緣，所以稱為觀自在。』執金剛菩薩又對佛說：『如果眾生僅僅稱念觀自在菩薩的名字，尚且能夠滿足所求之事，何況有人供養如來以及這部經典，書寫、讀誦，廣泛地為他人解說，用衣服、香、花來供養呢？這個人得到的福德無量無邊。』觀自在菩薩對佛說：『世尊，這部經典具有很大的威德，能夠成就佛事。只希望世尊爲了哀憐眾生的緣故，再為他們宣說陀羅尼咒（dhāraṇī，總持咒語）。』佛說：『善男子，有一個陀羅尼，名字叫做勝妙。我過去做菩薩的時候，在勝妙世界妙音佛（妙音如來）那裡，與大眾一起聽聞了這個陀羅尼咒。我接受並得到它之後，證得了十地法（菩薩十個階位的修行方法）。無量眾生都獲得了無生法忍（對一切法不生不滅的深刻理解）。』這時，法會中的諸位菩薩都從座位上站起來，對佛說：『世尊，只希望您慈悲憐憫我們，允許我們宣說這個陀羅尼咒。』這時，世尊用梵音，說了這個咒語：

『怛侄他（Tadyatha）逝也逝也（jeya jeya）逝耶縛訶（jeya svāhā）佉縛訶（khah svāhā）逝也縛訶（jeya svāhā）忽魯忽魯缽頭摩（huru huru padma）薜阿婆么梵謎薩啰薩唎泥（bhe abha ma bhramaye sara sari nī）地哩地哩（dhiri dhiri）地啰地哩（dhara dhari）提婆䫂缽利波唎泥（deva bhe paribarini）瑜陀嗢多[口束頁]你（yuddha uddharani）缽啰斫羯啰你婆[口束頁]你（prati cakra nibharani）脯[口束頁]也婆伽梵（puraya bhagavan）我名某甲（mama...）由佛加護一切所求咸愿圓滿一切罪業皆悉銷除（sarva siddhim kuru kuru sarva papam pranashaya）莎訶（svāhā）』

佛說：『善男子，這個勝妙陀羅尼咒，能夠消除一切罪障，能夠摧伏敵軍，永遠……』

【English Translation】 English version: Where I dwell, know that this place is embraced by all Buddhas and World Honored Ones.

At that time, Vajrapani Bodhisattva said to the Buddha, 'World Honored One, for what reason is Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva named Avalokiteśvara?' The World Honored One replied, '(Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva) constantly observes all beings in the world with pure eyes, comforts and matures them with compassionate words, bestows compassion and benefits upon them, and brings them peace. If someone calls upon his name, whatever they wish for will be fulfilled. For this reason, he is named Avalokiteśvara.' Vajrapani Bodhisattva further said to the Buddha, 'If beings merely call upon the name of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, they can still have their requests fulfilled. How much more so if someone makes offerings to the Tathagata (如來，another name for Buddha) and this scripture, writing, reciting, and widely explaining it to others, offering clothing, incense, and flowers? The merit of this person is immeasurable and boundless.' Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva said to the Buddha, 'World Honored One, this scripture has great power and virtue and can accomplish the work of the Buddhas. I only hope that the World Honored One, for the sake of compassion for all beings, will further explain the Dharani (陀羅尼，mantra) mantra.' The Buddha said, 'Good man, there is a Dharani named Supreme and Wonderful. When I was a Bodhisattva in the Supreme and Wonderful World, I heard this Dharani mantra with the great assembly from the Wonderful Sound Buddha (妙音如來). Having received and obtained it, I attained the Dharma of the Ten Grounds (十地法，the ten stages of a Bodhisattva's path). Countless beings all attained the forbearance of the non-arising of phenomena (無生法忍，understanding of the non-arising and non-ceasing of all dharmas).' At that time, all the Bodhisattvas in the assembly rose from their seats and said to the Buddha, 'World Honored One, we only hope that you will have compassion and pity on us and allow us to recite this Dharani mantra.' At that time, the World Honored One, in a Brahma voice, spoke the mantra:

'Tadyatha jeya jeya jeya svāhā khah svāhā jeya svāhā huru huru padma bhe abha ma bhramaye sara sari nī dhiri dhiri dhara dhari deva bhe paribarini yuddha uddharani prati cakra nibharani puraya bhagavan mama... sarva siddhim kuru kuru sarva papam pranashaya svāhā'

The Buddha said, 'Good man, this Supreme and Wonderful Dharani mantra can eliminate all karmic obstacles, can subdue enemy armies, and forever...'

無饑饉疾疫災難病苦之事。常能豐饒倉廩盈溢增益壽命。此陀羅尼咒是諸佛母。若有善男子善女人。信心頂禮恭敬供養。書寫讀誦受持此經。亦復供養持經法師。此人業障皆得消滅不遭橫死。于現身中常受歡樂。父母妻子朋友眷屬悉皆安隱。所有愿求無不遂意。執金剛菩薩復白佛言。世尊我亦敬心持是經典。若復有人以妙香花並諸飲食。供養此經及法師者。我亦隨喜用心供養此經。在其國土王及諸人我皆擁護。令離衰惱所求遂願。世尊我今發起勇猛之心。為彼國王及信受者。亦為宣說陀羅尼咒而為擁護。佛言善男子。汝能為諸眾生利益安樂說陀羅尼我當隨喜。爾時執金剛菩薩。以佛神力所加持故。說此陀羅尼咒。

南么薩婆勃陀　怛他揭多喃(引)南么阿彌多婆也　怛他揭多也　南么薩婆菩提薩埵喃(引)南么薩婆莫𠿒地雞弊(毗也反)怛侄他虎呼謎　虎呼謎　末底莫訶末底　跋折啰末底　侄栗茶跋折啰末底　怛他揭多　阿奴缽哩婆利帝　薩啰薩啰　阿瑜目企　苾哩俱㨖　毗俱多目企　訖栗閉　訖栗波　鹿計　薩帝(丁也反)阿奴颯末啰薄伽梵跛折啰波你薩婆波跛羯么賚也我某甲(自稱己名)所有愿求皆得遂意當與我願以佛陀實語達摩實語菩薩實語聲聞實語莎訶

世尊若復有人慾入菩薩地愿見諸如來樂生

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：沒有饑荒、疾病、瘟疫、災難和病痛的事情發生。常常能夠豐收富饒，糧倉充盈，增加壽命。這個陀羅尼咒是諸佛之母。如果有善男子、善女人，以信心頂禮、恭敬供養，書寫、讀誦、受持這部經，也供養持經的法師，這個人的一切業障都能夠消滅，不會遭受橫死，在今生常受歡樂，父母、妻子、朋友、眷屬都能夠安穩，所有願望沒有不能如意的。執金剛菩薩（Vajrapani Bodhisattva）又對佛說：『世尊，我也以敬心持這部經典。如果有人用美妙的香、花以及各種飲食，供養這部經和法師，我也隨喜，用心供養這部經，在他的國土，國王以及所有人民，我都擁護，使他們遠離衰敗和煩惱，所求如願。世尊，我現在發起勇猛之心，爲了那些國王和信受者，也為他們宣說陀羅尼咒，用來擁護他們。』佛說：『善男子，你能夠爲了眾生的利益和安樂宣說陀羅尼，我應當隨喜。』當時，執金剛菩薩（Vajrapani Bodhisattva）以佛的神力加持，說了這個陀羅尼咒：『南么薩婆勃陀怛他揭多喃(引) 南么阿彌多婆也怛他揭多也南么薩婆菩提薩埵喃(引) 南么薩婆莫𠿒地雞弊(毗也反) 怛侄他虎呼謎虎呼謎末底莫訶末底跋折啰末底侄栗茶跋折啰末底怛他揭多阿奴缽哩婆利帝薩啰薩啰阿瑜目企苾哩俱㨖毗俱多目企訖栗閉訖栗波鹿計薩帝(丁也反) 阿奴颯末啰薄伽梵跛折啰波你薩婆波跛羯么賚也我某甲(自稱己名)所有愿求皆得遂意當與我願以佛陀實語達摩實語菩薩實語聲聞實語莎訶』『世尊，如果有人想要進入菩薩地（Bodhisattva ground），希望見到諸如來（Tathagata），樂於往生……』

【English Translation】 English version: There will be no famine, disease, epidemics, disasters, or suffering. There will always be abundant harvests, overflowing granaries, and increased lifespans. This Dharani mantra is the mother of all Buddhas. If there are good men and good women who, with faith, bow in reverence, respectfully make offerings, write, read, recite, and uphold this Sutra, and also make offerings to the Dharma masters who uphold the Sutra, all their karmic obstacles will be eliminated, they will not suffer untimely death, they will always experience joy in this life, their parents, wives, children, friends, and relatives will all be peaceful and secure, and all their wishes will be fulfilled. Vajrapani Bodhisattva again said to the Buddha: 'World Honored One, I also respectfully uphold this Sutra. If there are those who use wonderful incense, flowers, and various foods and drinks to make offerings to this Sutra and the Dharma masters, I will also rejoice and wholeheartedly make offerings to this Sutra. In their country, I will protect the king and all the people, enabling them to be free from decline and affliction, and their wishes will be fulfilled. World Honored One, I now generate a courageous mind, and for the sake of those kings and believers, I will also proclaim a Dharani mantra to protect them.' The Buddha said: 'Good man, if you are able to proclaim a Dharani for the benefit and happiness of all beings, I shall rejoice.' At that time, Vajrapani Bodhisattva, empowered by the Buddha's spiritual strength, spoke this Dharani mantra: 'Namo Sarva Buddha Tathagatanam (iti) Namo Amitabhaya Tathagataya Namo Sarva Bodhisattvanam (iti) Namo Sarva Moggadi Kibhyah (Pihya) Tadyatha Huhu Humi Huhu Humi Mati Maha Mati Vajra Mati Dridha Vajra Mati Tathagata Anuparivarite Sara Sara Ayurmukhe Bhrikuti Vikuta Mukhe Kili Kili Kili Kili Kili Kili Luki Sate Anusmara Bhagavan Vajrapani Sarva Papa Karma Nasaya Me (say your name) Sarva Manoratha Puraya Me Sarva Siddhi Prayaccha Me Buddha Satya Dharma Satya Bodhisattva Satya Sravaka Satya Svaha' 'World Honored One, if there are those who wish to enter the Bodhisattva ground, wish to see all the Tathagatas, and delight in being born...'

凈土。及希富貴財寶豐盈無病延壽者。應當持此微妙經典及以法師。書寫讀誦香花伎樂。衣服飲食繒蓋幢幡而為供養。如是之人我當擁護所求愿滿當起愛念猶如一子。世尊若復有人稟性癡鈍欲求聰明。及護國土令與無疾疫者。當於白月八日起首。一日斷食唸誦此咒。至十五日乃至月盡。于中唯食三種白食。謂白餅乳酪。清凈澡浴誦此神咒滿十萬遍。若有力者滿三十萬遍常可隨力供養三寶。次令畫師受八戒齋。身衣凈潔而畫其像。于其鋪中安釋迦佛像。處師子座作說法儀。右邊安觀自在菩薩。以諸嚴具而莊飾之。于蓮花上立身有四臂。右邊上手執梵本經。下手執數珠。左邊上手執白蓮花。下手把君持。左邊安執金剛神。右手執金剛杵。左手遙承杵頭。顏貌和悅瓔珞嚴身。于其四邊安護世四天王。此等尊像皆以繒帶。盛佛舍利刺在身中。次於像前可作一罈隨時大小。四面開門。以牛糞涂拭。種種香花散佈其上。香爐五具別然五香。所謂沉檀蘇合安息熏陸。于壇四門各安兩瓶。或盛清水或復盛乳。燈盞十六隨處安置。懸繒幡蓋及眾音樂。香水灑地香花飲食而為供養。于壇四角令人讀誦此經。各各澡浴著鮮凈衣食三白食。其所為人置花手中。令彼合掌說所求事。起慈念心隨情發願以花散佛。有所愿者皆得從心。於七日中我當爲

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：對於希望獲得富貴、財富充盈、無病延壽的人，應當受持這部微妙的經典，並且供養弘揚經典的法師。可以通過書寫、讀誦經典，用香、花、伎樂、衣服、飲食、綢緞傘蓋、幢幡等來供養。這樣的人，我（指經中說話者，一般認為是佛菩薩）會加以擁護，使他們所求如願，並且像對待自己的孩子一樣愛護他們。世尊，如果有人天性愚鈍，希望變得聰明，或者希望守護國土，使國土沒有疾病瘟疫，應當在白月（指農曆每月初一到十五）初八開始，用一天時間斷食，唸誦這個咒語，直到十五日乃至月末。在這期間，只吃三種白色的食物，即白餅、乳酪。清凈沐浴后，唸誦這個神咒滿十萬遍。如果能力允許，可以唸誦滿三十萬遍，並且經常隨自己的能力供養三寶（佛、法、僧）。接下來，請畫師受持八戒齋，身穿乾淨的衣服，繪製佛像。在佛像的畫面中，安放釋迦牟尼佛像，處於獅子座上，作說法的手勢。右邊安放觀自在菩薩（Avalokiteśvara），用各種裝飾品來莊嚴他。觀自在菩薩站立在蓮花上，身體有四隻手臂。右邊的上方的手拿著梵文的經書，下方的手拿著數珠（念珠）。左邊的上方的手拿著白蓮花，下方的手拿著君持（水瓶）。左邊安放執金剛神（Vajrapani），右手拿著金剛杵（vajra），左手遙遙地承托著金剛杵的頭部，面容和悅，用瓔珞裝飾身體。在佛像的四邊安放護世四天王（Lokapala）。這些尊像都用綢緞帶子盛放佛舍利，刺在身體中。接下來，在佛像前可以做一個壇，大小隨場地而定，四面開門，用牛糞塗抹，在上面散佈各種香花。準備五個香爐，分別點燃五種香，即沉香、檀香、蘇合香、安息香、熏陸香。在壇的四個門邊各安放兩個瓶子，或者盛清水，或者盛牛奶。燈盞十六個，隨意安置。懸掛綢緞幡蓋以及各種音樂。用香水灑地，用香花飲食來供養。在壇的四個角，讓人讀誦這部經典，每個人都沐浴，穿著乾淨的衣服，吃三種白色的食物。讓所求的人把花放在手中，讓他們合掌說出所求的事情。生起慈悲之心，隨著自己的心意發願，把花散在佛像上。有所愿求的人，都能夠如願以償。在這七天中，我（指經中說話者，一般認為是佛菩薩）會為他們...

【English Translation】 English version: For those who wish for wealth, abundant riches, freedom from illness, and longevity, they should uphold this subtle and wonderful scripture and make offerings to the Dharma masters who propagate it. They can make offerings by writing, reciting, using incense, flowers, music, clothing, food, silk canopies, and banners. I (referring to the speaker in the scripture, generally considered to be a Buddha or Bodhisattva) will protect such people, fulfilling their wishes, and cherish them as if they were my own children. World Honored One, if there are people who are inherently dull and wish to become intelligent, or who wish to protect their country and keep it free from disease and epidemics, they should begin on the eighth day of the white month (referring to the first to fifteenth days of the lunar month), fasting for one day and reciting this mantra, until the fifteenth day and even until the end of the month. During this period, they should only eat three kinds of white food, namely white cakes and dairy products. After a pure bath, they should recite this divine mantra one hundred thousand times. If capable, they can recite it three hundred thousand times, and always make offerings to the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha) according to their ability. Next, have a painter observe the eight precepts, wear clean clothes, and paint the image of the Buddha. In the painting, place the image of Shakyamuni Buddha (釋迦牟尼佛) on a lion throne, making the gesture of teaching the Dharma. On the right, place Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva (觀自在菩薩), adorned with various ornaments. Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva stands on a lotus flower, with four arms. The upper right hand holds a Sanskrit scripture, and the lower right hand holds a rosary. The upper left hand holds a white lotus flower, and the lower left hand holds a kundika (water bottle). On the left, place Vajrapani (執金剛神), with his right hand holding a vajra (金剛杵), and his left hand remotely supporting the head of the vajra, with a peaceful expression and adorned with necklaces. On the four sides of the Buddha image, place the Four Heavenly Kings (護世四天王) who protect the world. All these honored images should have Buddha relics placed in silk belts and inserted into their bodies. Next, in front of the image, a mandala can be made, its size depending on the space available, with doors on all four sides, smeared with cow dung, and scattered with various incense and flowers. Prepare five incense burners, each burning five kinds of incense, namely agarwood, sandalwood, benzoin, styrax, and frankincense. Place two bottles at each of the four doors of the mandala, either filled with clean water or milk. Arrange sixteen lamps wherever appropriate. Hang silk banners and canopies, and provide various musical instruments. Sprinkle the ground with fragrant water and make offerings of incense, flowers, and food. At the four corners of the mandala, have people recite this scripture, each having bathed, wearing clean clothes, and eating three kinds of white food. Let the person seeking something place a flower in their hands, have them join their palms and state what they seek. Generate a compassionate mind, make vows according to their wishes, and scatter the flowers on the Buddha image. Those who have wishes will have them fulfilled. During these seven days, I (referring to the speaker in the scripture, generally considered to be a Buddha or Bodhisattva) will...

現殊勝相狀。令見好夢共其言語。滿彼求心除不信者。佛言善哉善哉。汝能愍諸有情說此咒法。

爾時觀自在菩薩。告執金剛菩薩言。此妙經典難可值遇。薄福眾生於其國內。雖有此經不能得見。亦復不能書寫讀誦聽聞受持。何以故由有惡魔為障礙故。複次善男子若有眾生。書寫讀誦此經典時。有四惡魔而為惱亂。云何為四。一者情生懈怠。二者起不信心。三者於法師處不生尊重。四者心不能定。此人即應知是魔事。復有四種惡魔之業。云何為四。一者遠離善知識。二者不如理作意。三者不解文字。四者唯見現在言無未來。造諸惡業心無怖懼說無因果。我說者是余皆非法。樂營俗務貪染所纏。如是眾生當墮地獄。經無數劫受大苦惱。

複次有四種魔云何為四。一者貪著財物。二者觀近惡友。三者障礙法師。四者於法師說陳其罪過。是等眾生由此業故當受貧窮。不見善友遠離尊師。作邪見想說無因果。墮于地獄受諸劇苦。佛告大眾我今再三實言告汝。勿為放逸輕此經典。一心信受莫生誹謗。爾時世尊欲重宣此義。而說頌言。

我曾宣說眾經王　　令諸眾生得正覺　今更說斯真妙典　　汝聞恭敬善修行　勿受當來極苦痛　　墮在地獄經多劫　能於此經生信心　　世世常為我真子　又復供養此經者

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：現在顯現殊勝的相狀，使（眾生）見到好的夢境並與他們交談，滿足他們的願望，消除不信的人。（佛）說：『好啊，好啊！你能夠憐憫一切有情眾生，宣說這個咒語的法門。』這時，觀自在菩薩（Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva）告訴執金剛菩薩（Vajrapani Bodhisattva）說：『這部微妙的經典難以值遇。福報淺薄的眾生，即使在他們的國家有這部經，也不能得見，也不能書寫、讀誦、聽聞、受持。為什麼呢？因為有惡魔作為障礙的緣故。』『再者，善男子，如果有眾生書寫、讀誦這部經典時，有四種惡魔會來惱亂。哪四種呢？一是產生懈怠；二是生起不信心；三是對法師不生尊重；四是心不能安定。這個人就應當知道這是魔事。』『又有四種惡魔的作為。哪四種呢？一是遠離善知識（kalyāṇa-mitta）；二是不如理作意（ayoniso manasikara）；三是不理解文字；四是隻看到現在，說沒有未來，造作各種惡業，心中沒有怖畏，說沒有因果。』『（他們）說：『我說的是對的，其餘都是非法的。』喜歡經營世俗事務，被貪慾所纏縛。這樣的眾生應當墮入地獄，經歷無數劫，遭受巨大的苦惱。』『再者，有四種魔，哪四種呢？一是貪著財物；二是親近惡友；三是障礙法師；四是向法師陳說其罪過。這些眾生因為這些業的緣故，應當遭受貧窮，見不到善友，遠離尊師，產生邪見，說沒有因果，墮入地獄，遭受各種劇烈的痛苦。』佛告訴大眾：『我現在再三真實地告訴你們，不要放逸，輕視這部經典，一心信受，不要產生誹謗。』這時，世尊想要再次宣說這個意義，而說了偈頌：『我曾經宣說眾經之王，令一切眾生得到正覺；現在再次宣說這部真實微妙的經典，你們聽聞后恭敬地好好修行；不要遭受未來極大的痛苦，墮落在地獄中經歷許多劫；能夠對這部經典生起信心，世世代代常常是我的真子；又能供養這部經典的人，……』

【English Translation】 English version: Now manifesting excellent signs, causing (beings) to see good dreams and speak with them, fulfilling their desires, and eliminating those who do not believe. (The Buddha) said, 'Excellent, excellent! You are able to have compassion for all sentient beings and proclaim this mantra dharma.' At that time, Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva told Vajrapani Bodhisattva, 'This wonderful scripture is difficult to encounter. Beings with meager blessings, even if this scripture exists in their country, cannot see it, nor can they write, recite, hear, or uphold it. Why? Because there are evil demons acting as obstacles.' 'Furthermore, good man, if there are sentient beings who write and recite this scripture, there are four evil demons who will come to harass them. What are the four? First, generating laziness; second, giving rise to disbelief; third, not generating respect for the Dharma teacher; fourth, the mind cannot be stabilized. This person should know that this is the work of demons.' 'There are also four kinds of demonic actions. What are the four? First, distancing oneself from good spiritual friends (kalyāṇa-mitta); second, not engaging in appropriate attention (ayoniso manasikara); third, not understanding the written word; fourth, only seeing the present and saying there is no future, creating all kinds of evil karma, with no fear in their hearts, and saying there is no cause and effect.' '(They) say, 'What I say is right, and everything else is unlawful.' They enjoy managing worldly affairs and are entangled by greed. Such beings should fall into hell, experiencing immense suffering for countless kalpas.' 'Furthermore, there are four kinds of demons, what are the four? First, being attached to wealth; second, associating with bad friends; third, obstructing the Dharma teacher; fourth, recounting the Dharma teacher's faults. These beings, because of these karmas, should suffer poverty, not see good friends, distance themselves from respected teachers, generate wrong views, say there is no cause and effect, fall into hell, and suffer all kinds of intense pain.' The Buddha told the assembly, 'I now truthfully tell you again and again, do not be negligent and belittle this scripture, wholeheartedly believe and accept it, and do not generate slander.' At that time, the World Honored One, wanting to proclaim this meaning again, spoke the following verse: 'I once proclaimed the king of all scriptures, causing all beings to attain perfect enlightenment; now I proclaim this true and wonderful scripture again, after hearing it, respectfully cultivate it well; do not suffer the extreme pain of the future, falling into hell for many kalpas; those who can generate faith in this scripture, in lifetime after lifetime, will always be my true children; and those who make offerings to this scripture, ...'

當得生於凈土中　現無羅剎鬼神欺　　亦無眾惡來侵擾　若此經王所住處　　無諸災厄能害人　所有求愿悉隨心　　安樂能至菩提岸

爾時四天王聞此頌已。悲泣流淚舉身戰掉。禮佛雙足白言世尊。我等四天王若見守持此經法師。我當供養彼說法時。及諸聽眾皆當覆護。若有國王於此經典。書寫讀誦受持供養者。我當擁衛及彼國人由如一子。亦以衣服瓔珞而供給之。令彼國界豐饒財寶無所闕乏。若戰陣時常令得勝。念報佛恩我無懈怠。世尊若復有人聞此經典。不生信心供養法師者。我於是人無有方便。能為救脫但生憂惱。佛言善哉善哉汝護正法。能生如是殷重之心。

爾時持國天王乾闥婆主。從坐而起頂禮佛足。合掌恭敬白佛言世尊。當來之世有諸眾生。常行不善不信如來。於此經典不能供養書寫讀誦。亦不行施不信佈施有現世樂報。世尊大慈為如是等不信人故。說此經典令彼受行。佛言善男子有二種事。令諸眾生墮大地獄生死輪迴。一者淫慾二者瞋恚。復有四法令諸眾生生人天中雲何為四。一者于諸眾生心行平等。二者於三寶所起殷重心。三者所有資生皆悉能施。四者堅持梵行無所有缺。爾時世尊欲重宣此義。而說頌言。

佈施能有大威神　　於三惡趣拔眾苦　眾生慳貪癡所惑　　種

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本當能夠往生到清凈的佛國凈土之中，在那裡沒有羅剎（惡鬼）和鬼神來欺騙，也沒有各種邪惡來侵擾。如果這部《經王》所住的地方，就沒有各種災禍能夠傷害人，所有祈求的願望都能隨心如意，安樂最終能夠到達菩提（覺悟）的彼岸。

這時，四大天王聽了這首偈頌后，悲傷地哭泣流淚，全身顫抖。他們禮拜佛的雙足，稟告佛說：『世尊，如果我們四大天王見到守持這部經典的法師，我們應當供養他說法的時候，以及所有聽眾，我們都應當覆蓋保護。如果有國王對於這部經典，書寫、讀誦、受持、供養，我們應當擁護衛護他以及他的國家人民，如同對待自己的孩子一樣。也用衣服和瓔珞來供給他們，使他們的國家豐饒，財寶沒有缺乏。如果發生戰爭，常常讓他們獲得勝利。念及報答佛的恩德，我們不敢懈怠。世尊，如果有人聽聞這部經典，不生起信心，不供養法師，我們對於這個人沒有辦法能夠救助他脫離苦難，只能感到憂愁煩惱。』佛說：『好啊！好啊！你們護持正法，能夠生起這樣殷重的心。』

這時，持國天王（東方增長天王，護持國土）乾闥婆（香神）之主，從座位上站起來，頂禮佛足，合掌恭敬地對佛說：『世尊，未來的時代，有許多眾生，常常做不善的事情，不相信如來，對於這部經典不能供養、書寫、讀誦，也不行佈施，不相信佈施有現世的快樂果報。世尊大慈大悲，爲了這些不相信的人的緣故，宣說這部經典，讓他們接受奉行。』佛說：『善男子，有兩件事，使眾生墮入大地獄，生死輪迴。一是淫慾，二是嗔恚。又有四件事，使眾生能夠生到人天之中，是什麼呢？一是對於一切眾生心懷平等，二是對三寶（佛、法、僧）生起殷重之心，三是所有的生活資用都能夠佈施，四是堅持清凈的修行，沒有絲毫缺失。』這時，世尊想要再次宣說這個道理，而說了偈頌：

佈施能夠有大威神力，能夠從三惡道（地獄、餓鬼、畜生）中拔除眾生的痛苦。眾生被慳吝、貪婪和愚癡所迷惑，種下惡因。

【English Translation】 English version Then one will be able to be born in the pure Buddha-land, Where there are no Rakshasas (evil spirits) or gods to deceive, nor any evils to invade. If this 'King of Sutras' dwells in a place, there will be no disasters that can harm people, All wishes will be fulfilled as desired, and happiness will eventually reach the shore of Bodhi (enlightenment).

At that time, the Four Heavenly Kings, having heard this verse, wept with sorrow and trembled all over. They prostrated at the Buddha's feet and said to the Buddha: 'World Honored One, if we Four Heavenly Kings see a Dharma master who upholds this sutra, we should make offerings to him when he preaches the Dharma, and we should cover and protect all the listeners. If there is a king who writes, recites, receives, upholds, and makes offerings to this sutra, we should protect and defend him and the people of his country as if they were our own children. We will also provide them with clothes and necklaces, so that their country will be prosperous and have no lack of wealth. If there is a war, we will always ensure their victory. Remembering to repay the Buddha's kindness, we dare not be negligent. World Honored One, if someone hears this sutra but does not generate faith and does not make offerings to the Dharma master, we have no means to save him from suffering, but can only feel sorrow and distress.' The Buddha said: 'Excellent! Excellent! You protect the Dharma and are able to generate such a sincere heart.'

At that time, Dhritarashtra (Eastern King, upholder of the country), the lord of the Gandharvas (celestial musicians), arose from his seat, prostrated at the Buddha's feet, and respectfully said to the Buddha with palms joined: 'World Honored One, in the future, there will be many beings who constantly do unwholesome deeds, do not believe in the Tathagata, and cannot make offerings to, write, or recite this sutra. They also do not practice giving and do not believe that giving has present-life happiness as a result. World Honored One, with great compassion, for the sake of these unbelieving people, you preach this sutra so that they may accept and practice it.' The Buddha said: 'Good man, there are two things that cause beings to fall into the great hell and the cycle of birth and death. One is lust, and the other is anger. There are also four things that enable beings to be born in the human and heavenly realms. What are these four? First, to have equality in mind towards all beings; second, to generate a sincere heart towards the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, Sangha); third, to be able to give away all one's livelihood; fourth, to uphold pure conduct without any deficiency.' At that time, the World Honored One, wanting to proclaim this meaning again, spoke in verse:

Giving can have great power and divine strength, able to deliver beings from the sufferings of the three evil realms (hell, hungry ghosts, animals). Beings are deluded by stinginess, greed, and ignorance, sowing the seeds of evil.

種染欲惱其情　聞此經典不敬受　　于佛法中無信施　捨身當墮于惡趣　　當受無邊大劇苦　饒益國主及人民　　我說斯經具威德　令離惡病眾邪惱　　不被藥叉等所害　若有信經書寫人　　供養能生無量福　一切眾生智如佛　　多劫說福不能盡　若有經于多劫數　　供養一切諸菩薩　不如於此妙經王　　暫時信心書一字　持前功德比此福　　此為億分不及一　是故智人於此經　　一心奉行無懈怠

爾時觀自在菩薩。白佛言世尊。當來之世若有善男子善女人。於此經典深生敬信。以妙香花及諸飲食衣服臥具。咸悉供養說法之師。及寫此經讀誦之者。此人現世必當獲得無量福利。饒益其身離諸病苦。眼等六根清凈無患。不遭水火饑饉厄難。亦無惡毒之所中傷。一切有情見者歡喜。命終之時見不動佛來相慰諭。告言善男子汝修善根其福無量。十方凈土極樂世界隨意受生。

爾時觀自在菩薩。白佛言世尊善哉善哉世尊。為欲哀愍贍部洲中諸眾生故說此經典。當來之世廣作佛事利益眾生。此大明咒能除一切極重業障。佛言善男子。惡業眾生其罪深重。不聞此經不能書寫受持讀誦。若有眾生聞此經典。書寫受持尊重供養。當知皆是佛之威神力故。若復有人於此經典。能為他人說一字者。供養此

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：心中充滿各種慾望和煩惱，聽聞此經典卻不恭敬接受，對於佛法沒有信心和佈施。捨棄身體后將墮入惡趣，承受無邊巨大的痛苦。我說這部經具有威德，能夠饒益國主和人民，使他們遠離惡病和各種邪惡的煩惱，不被藥叉（Yaksa，一種鬼神）等所傷害。如果有人信仰此經並書寫，供養此經能生無量福報，一切眾生的智慧將如佛一般，多劫宣說此福也無法窮盡。如果有人經歷多劫的時間，供養一切諸菩薩（Bodhisattva，指發菩提心，立志成佛的修行者），不如對於這部妙經之王，暫時生起信心書寫一個字。用之前的功德與此福德相比，之前的功德連此福德的億分之一都比不上。因此，有智慧的人對於此經，應當一心奉行，沒有懈怠。

這時，觀自在菩薩（Avalokiteśvara，又稱觀音菩薩，是佛教中慈悲的象徵）對佛說：『世尊，未來世若有善男子、善女人，對於此經典深深地敬信，用美妙的香、花以及各種飲食、衣服、臥具，全部供養說法之師，以及書寫此經、讀誦此經的人，這個人現世必定獲得無量福利，饒益自身，遠離各種病苦，眼等六根清凈沒有疾患，不遭遇水、火、飢餓等災難，也沒有惡毒之物所中傷，一切有情眾生見到他都歡喜。命終之時，見到不動佛（Akshobhya，又稱阿閦佛，代表證悟的堅定不移）前來安慰，告訴他說：『善男子，你修習善根，其福無量，十方凈土、極樂世界（Sukhavati，阿彌陀佛的凈土）隨意受生。』

這時，觀自在菩薩對佛說：『世尊，善哉！善哉！世尊，爲了哀憫贍部洲（Jambudvipa，我們所居住的這個世界）中的一切眾生，才宣說此經典，未來世將廣作佛事，利益眾生。此大明咒能消除一切極重的業障。』佛說：『善男子，惡業眾生，其罪深重，不聞此經，不能書寫、受持、讀誦。若有眾生聽聞此經典，書寫、受持、尊重、供養，應當知道這都是佛的威神力所致。若復有人對於此經典，能為他人說一個字，供養此經』

【English Translation】 English version: With minds stained by desires and afflictions, Hearing this scripture without reverence, lacking faith and generosity in the Buddha's Dharma. Upon abandoning the body, they will fall into evil realms, enduring boundless and immense suffering. I declare that this scripture possesses power, benefiting rulers and people, Enabling them to be free from evil diseases and various evil afflictions, unharmed by Yakshas (a type of spirit) and others. If someone believes in and writes this scripture, offering it will generate immeasurable blessings, The wisdom of all beings will be like the Buddha's, and speaking of this blessing for many kalpas (an immense period of time) will not exhaust it. If someone, over countless kalpas, makes offerings to all Bodhisattvas (beings who aspire to achieve Buddhahood), It is not comparable to having temporary faith and writing even one word of this wonderful King of Scriptures. Comparing the previous merit to this blessing, the former is not even one part in a billion of the latter. Therefore, wise people should wholeheartedly practice this scripture without laziness.

At that time, Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva (the Bodhisattva of compassion) said to the Buddha: 'World Honored One, in the future, if there are good men and good women who deeply revere and believe in this scripture, and offer exquisite incense, flowers, various foods, clothing, and bedding to the teacher who expounds the Dharma, as well as to those who write and recite this scripture, these people will surely obtain immeasurable benefits in this life, benefiting themselves and being free from various illnesses and sufferings. Their six sense organs, such as the eyes, will be pure and free from affliction. They will not encounter calamities such as water, fire, or famine, nor will they be harmed by any venomous substances. All sentient beings will rejoice upon seeing them. At the time of death, they will see Akshobhya Buddha (the Buddha of unwavering resolve) coming to comfort them, saying: 'Good man, you have cultivated good roots, and your blessings are immeasurable. You may be reborn at will in the pure lands of the ten directions, including the Land of Ultimate Bliss (Sukhavati, the pure land of Amitabha Buddha).'

At that time, Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva said to the Buddha: 'World Honored One, excellent, excellent, World Honored One! For the sake of compassion for all beings in Jambudvipa (the continent where we live), you have spoken this scripture. In the future, it will widely perform Buddha-deeds, benefiting sentient beings. This great bright mantra can eliminate all extremely heavy karmic obstacles.' The Buddha said: 'Good man, beings with evil karma have deep and heavy sins. They do not hear this scripture, nor can they write, uphold, recite, or chant it. If there are beings who hear this scripture, write, uphold, respect, and offer it, know that this is all due to the majestic spiritual power of the Buddha. Furthermore, if someone can speak even one word of this scripture for others, offering this scripture'

人與佛無異。何以故善男子。此經乃是過去七千諸佛之所宣說。一切菩薩悉皆隨喜。諸天擁護是菩薩母。

爾時執金剛菩薩。白佛言世尊。此之經典于未來世。當於何處具足流通。佛言善男子。此經當於海龍王宮及三十三天皆具足有。贍部洲中但有少分隨處流通。佛言善男子。我今以此經典付囑于汝。應當受持供養擁護與佛無異。在處流通勿令斷絕。利益眾生廣為佛事。執金剛菩薩白佛言。世尊我今受佛教敕流佈此經。亦復護彼持經法師。佛言善哉善哉善男子。此實是汝所作之事。

複次觀自在菩薩。白佛言世尊。我今至誠敬禮如是微妙經典。于說法者及書寫人悉皆供養。世尊若有薄福之國無道君王。設有此經不能供養。及以法師此經隱沒。彼國當有災難惡事禍變現前。如是當知正法欲滅。智者見已殷心供養。佛言善哉善哉善男子如汝所說。假使有人滿足千歲。以種種樂具。供養諸大菩薩及聲聞眾數若恒河沙。復以七寶同此沙數而為佈施后舍自身。善男子如是之福比于供養持經之福。乃至一句一字百千萬分彼不及一。何況盡能書寫讀誦。何以故此經及咒有大威力。若受持者了身無堅。如幻如夢知法無我。蒙佛授記得大菩提。

爾時大眾一切菩薩。及天龍藥叉阿蘇羅揭路茶人非人等。皆共一心同聲贊

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：人與佛沒有區別。為什麼這麼說呢，善男子？因為這部經是過去七千諸佛所宣說的，一切菩薩都隨喜讚歎，諸天神擁護，它是菩薩的母親。當時，執金剛菩薩（Vajrapani Bodhisattva）對佛說：『世尊，這部經典在未來世，會在哪裡具足流通呢？』佛說：『善男子，這部經在海龍王宮（Sagara-nāgarāja-bhavana）和三十三天（Trāyastriṃśa）都具足存在，在贍部洲（Jambudvīpa）中只有少部分隨處流通。』佛說：『善男子，我現在將這部經典囑託給你，你應該受持、供養、擁護，如同對待佛一樣，在各處流通，不要讓它斷絕，利益眾生，廣做佛事。』執金剛菩薩對佛說：『世尊，我現在接受佛的教令，流佈這部經，也護持那些持經的法師。』佛說：『好啊，好啊，善男子，這確實是你應該做的事。』觀自在菩薩（Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva）又對佛說：『世尊，我現在至誠恭敬地禮拜這部微妙的經典，對說法的人和書寫的人都供養。世尊，如果有福薄的國家，沒有道德的君王，即使有這部經也不能供養，以及供養法師，這部經就會隱沒，那個國家就會有災難、惡事、禍變出現。』應當知道這是正法將要滅亡的徵兆。有智慧的人見到這種情況，應該慇勤地供養。佛說：『好啊，好啊，善男子，正如你所說。』假使有人用一千年的時間，用各種各樣的樂器，供養諸大菩薩（Mahāsattva）和聲聞（Śrāvaka）眾，數量如同恒河沙一樣多，又用七寶如同恒河沙的數量來進行佈施，最後捨棄自己的身體。善男子，這樣的福報比供養受持這部經的福報，乃至一句一字，百千萬分都比不上。更何況是能夠完全書寫、讀誦呢？為什麼呢？因為這部經和咒語有很大的威力，如果受持的人，了知身體沒有堅固的自性，如幻如夢，知道法沒有我，蒙佛授記，得到大菩提（Mahābodhi）。當時，大眾，一切菩薩，以及天（Deva）、龍（Nāga）、藥叉（Yakṣa）、阿修羅（Asura）、揭路茶（Garuda）、人（Manussa）、非人（Amanussa）等，都共同一心，同聲讚歎。

【English Translation】 English version: There is no difference between humans and Buddhas. Why is that, good son? Because this sutra is what the past seven thousand Buddhas have proclaimed. All Bodhisattvas rejoice in it, and the gods protect it. It is the mother of Bodhisattvas. At that time, Vajrapani Bodhisattva (Vajrapani Bodhisattva) said to the Buddha: 'World Honored One, in the future, where will this sutra be fully circulated?' The Buddha said: 'Good son, this sutra is fully present in the palace of the Sagara-nāgarāja-bhavana (Sagara-nāgarāja-bhavana) and in the Trāyastriṃśa (Trāyastriṃśa) heaven. In Jambudvīpa (Jambudvīpa), only a small portion is circulated in various places.' The Buddha said: 'Good son, I now entrust this sutra to you. You should uphold, venerate, and protect it as if it were the Buddha. Circulate it everywhere, do not let it be cut off, benefit sentient beings, and extensively perform Buddhist deeds.' Vajrapani Bodhisattva said to the Buddha: 'World Honored One, I now receive the Buddha's command to propagate this sutra, and I will also protect those Dharma masters who uphold this sutra.' The Buddha said: 'Excellent, excellent, good son, this is indeed what you should do.' Furthermore, Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva (Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva) said to the Buddha: 'World Honored One, I now sincerely and respectfully bow to this subtle and wonderful sutra, and I will venerate those who preach it and those who write it. World Honored One, if there is a country with little merit and a king without virtue, even if they have this sutra, they cannot venerate it, nor can they venerate the Dharma masters. This sutra will then be hidden, and that country will experience disasters, evil events, and calamities.' It should be known that this is a sign that the true Dharma is about to perish. Wise people, upon seeing this situation, should diligently make offerings. The Buddha said: 'Excellent, excellent, good son, as you have said.' Suppose someone spends a thousand years using various musical instruments to make offerings to the great Bodhisattvas (Mahāsattva) and Śrāvaka (Śrāvaka) assemblies, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River, and also uses seven treasures as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River for almsgiving, and finally gives up their own body. Good son, the merit of that is not even one hundred millionth of the merit of venerating and upholding this sutra, even just one phrase or one word. How much more so for those who can completely write, recite, and read it? Why is that? Because this sutra and mantra have great power. If those who uphold it realize that the body has no solid nature, like a phantom or a dream, and know that the Dharma has no self, they will receive the Buddha's prediction and attain great Bodhi (Mahābodhi).' At that time, the great assembly, all the Bodhisattvas, as well as Devas (Deva), Nāgas (Nāga), Yakṣas (Yakṣa), Asuras (Asura), Garudas (Garuda), Manussas (Manussa), Amanussas (Amanussa), and others, all with one mind and voice, praised.

佛善哉善哉。此是第二轉大法輪。我等悉皆恭敬供養。此經所在國土城邑。亦當擁護並說法者。若有眾生謗此經者。現身獲得無量重罪。命終之後當墮地獄。我舍是人不為擁護。佛言善男子。我今亦以經典付囑于汝。當來之世廣為宣揚勿令斷滅。此經有大利益安樂人天。增長福田離三惡趣。勿生疑惑常勸受持。佛說此經時。六萬四千人。皆得無生法忍。

觀自在菩薩復白佛言。世尊若有眾生。信心書寫受持讀誦供養此經者。此人命終當生何處得幾所福。佛言善男子。汝能問此殊勝福事。此人命終永離惡趣常生凈土。假使有人行菩薩行。舍頭目手足及以妻子。亦復不如持此經典。此經在處其地方所。則為是塔皆應供養。

觀自在菩薩復白佛言。世尊當來之世持此經者。我為授記。消滅五逆極重罪障。九萬劫中常受富貴。於八萬劫作轉輪聖王。佛言如是如是善男子。我憶過去無量劫。時有佛世尊名無邊功德法智清凈星宿王如來。我于爾時作婆羅門。于彼佛所得聞此經。受持讀誦得法眼凈。其同聽者從是已來不墮惡趣。漸次當得無上菩提。善男子我于無量曠大劫中。為此法故舍諸財寶。頭目手足妻子城邑。修凈梵行無悔惱心。汝等亦當如是修習。是時大眾聞說過去苦行之事。咸皆泣淚白佛言。希有世尊當來之世

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：佛說：『好啊，好啊！這是第二次轉大法輪。我們都應當恭敬供養。此經所在的國土城邑，也應當擁護並保護說法的人。若有眾生誹謗此經，現世就會獲得無量的重罪，命終之後應當墮入地獄。我將捨棄這個人，不為他提供任何保護。』佛說：『善男子，我現在也將這部經典託付給你，在未來的世代廣泛宣揚，不要讓它斷絕。這部經有很大的利益，能使人天安樂，增長福田，遠離三惡趣。不要產生疑惑，要常常勸人受持。』佛說這部經的時候，六萬四千人都獲得了無生法忍（證悟真理，不再輪迴）。

觀自在菩薩（Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva）又對佛說：『世尊，若有眾生，有信心書寫、受持、讀誦、供養這部經，這個人命終之後應當生到哪裡？能得到多少福報？』佛說：『善男子，你能夠問到這樣殊勝的福報之事。這個人命終之後，永遠脫離惡趣，常生於清凈的國土。假使有人行菩薩道，捨棄頭目手足以及妻子，也不如受持這部經典。這部經所在的地方，就是佛塔，都應當供養。』

觀自在菩薩又對佛說：『世尊，在未來的世代，受持這部經的人，我為他們授記（預言成佛）。能消滅五逆（殺父、殺母、殺阿羅漢、出佛身血、破和合僧）的極重罪障，九萬劫中常常享受富貴，在八萬劫中做轉輪聖王（理想的統治者）。』佛說：『是這樣，是這樣，善男子。我回憶過去無量劫，當時有佛世尊，名為無邊功德法智清凈星宿王如來（Immeasurable Merit Dharma Wisdom Pure Constellation King Tathagata）。我在那時做婆羅門（Brahmin），在那位佛那裡聽聞這部經，受持讀誦，得到法眼凈（清凈的智慧之眼）。那些一同聽經的人，從那時以來，不墮入惡趣，逐漸將獲得無上菩提（最高的覺悟）。善男子，我在無量曠大劫中，爲了這部法，捨棄各種財寶、頭目手足、妻子城邑，修清凈的梵行（清凈的行為），沒有後悔煩惱的心。你們也應當這樣修習。』這時大眾聽聞佛說過去苦行之事，都哭泣流淚，對佛說：『稀有啊，世尊！在未來的世代，

【English Translation】 English version: The Buddha said, 'Excellent, excellent! This is the second turning of the great Dharma wheel. We should all respectfully make offerings. The country and cities where this sutra is located should also protect and support those who preach it. If there are beings who slander this sutra, they will receive immeasurable heavy sins in their present lives and will fall into hell after death. I will abandon these people and not provide them with any protection.' The Buddha said, 'Good man, I now entrust this sutra to you as well, to widely proclaim it in future generations and not let it be cut off. This sutra has great benefits, bringing peace and happiness to humans and devas (gods), increasing fields of merit, and keeping one away from the three evil realms. Do not have doubts, and always encourage others to receive and uphold it.' When the Buddha spoke this sutra, sixty-four thousand people all attained the Kshanti (patience, acceptance) of the non-arising of dharmas (phenomena).

Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva (The Bodhisattva who perceives the Sounds of the World) then said to the Buddha, 'World Honored One, if there are beings who, with faith, write, receive, uphold, recite, and make offerings to this sutra, where will these people be born after death? How much merit will they obtain?' The Buddha said, 'Good man, you are able to ask about such a supremely meritorious matter. After death, these people will forever be separated from the evil realms and will always be born in pure lands. Even if someone practices the Bodhisattva path, giving up their head, eyes, hands, feet, and even their wives and children, it is still not as good as upholding this sutra. Wherever this sutra is located, that place is a stupa (a mound-like or hemispherical structure containing relics), and all should make offerings.'

Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva then said to the Buddha, 'World Honored One, in future generations, for those who uphold this sutra, I will bestow predictions of their future Buddhahood. It can eliminate the extremely heavy karmic obstacles of the five rebellious acts (matricide, patricide, killing an Arhat, injuring a Buddha, and creating schism in the Sangha), and they will constantly enjoy wealth and honor for ninety thousand kalpas (an aeon, or a very long period of time), and will be a Chakravartin King (an ideal universal ruler) for eighty thousand kalpas.' The Buddha said, 'So it is, so it is, good man. I recall in the past, countless kalpas ago, there was a Buddha, named Immeasurable Merit Dharma Wisdom Pure Constellation King Tathagata (Buddha). At that time, I was a Brahmin (a member of the highest Hindu caste), and I heard this sutra from that Buddha, received, upheld, and recited it, and obtained the purity of the Dharma Eye (the pure eye of wisdom). Those who listened together from then on have not fallen into the evil realms and will gradually attain Anuttara-Samyak-Sambodhi (unsurpassed, complete and perfect enlightenment). Good man, in countless vast kalpas, for the sake of this Dharma, I gave up all kinds of wealth, head, eyes, hands, feet, wives, children, and cities, cultivated pure Brahma-conduct (pure conduct), without regret or vexation. You should also cultivate in this way.' At that time, the assembly, hearing the Buddha speak of past ascetic practices, all wept and said to the Buddha, 'Rare is it, World Honored One! In future generations,'

。有能受持讀誦供養此經典者。得無量福。若有苾芻苾芻尼鄔波索迦鄔波斯迦等。於此經王不能讀誦。陀羅尼咒不肯受持。亦復不能勤修六度。于苦惱者無憐愍心。如是之人于無量劫。墮生死海受諸苦惱。善男子譬如婦人身懷重孕乃至十月。時此婦人加諸病苦。支節痠疼猶如刀解不能飲食。欲產之時受大劇苦作如是念。我若免難永不淫慾常修梵行。才產之後還行惡法。便忘先時苦切之患。善男子當來之世愚癡眾生亦復如是。不信此經亦不讀誦佈施持戒忍辱精進修定修慧。貪著俗情樂世間事。不行三業清凈之因。此等眾生墮地獄已始生悔心。如懷孕婦人身遭極苦。受苦惱已從地獄出。既得人身耽五欲樂。其地獄苦不能記念還造惡業。善男子譬如有人多飲藥酒。飲已昏迷不知家處。佛法僧寶父母妻子。曾不憶念無恭敬心。由昏醉故遂往尸林險難之處。亦無怖畏惶懼之心。作如是念。豈有天龍藥叉之類能怖於我。如是醉人雖於此時。委臥荊棘便生樂想。醉醒之後必懷迫悔。自知非法言我從今乃至命盡。更不飲酒作眾過失。后遇惡緣還復耽飲同前造過。愚癡有情亦復如是。由貪染故多蓄珍財。作諸憍逸不念三寶。棄背尊親亦不修行施戒忍等。不欲希求凈佛國土。此等有情常處生死無涯海中。當墮地獄長受眾苦。設得為人處胎之

【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：『如果有人能夠受持、讀誦、供養這部經典，就能獲得無量的福報。如果有的比丘（bhiksu，出家男子）、比丘尼（bhiksuni，出家女子）、鄔波索迦（upasaka，在家男居士）、鄔波斯迦（upasika，在家女居士）等，不能讀誦這部經王，不肯受持陀羅尼咒，也不能勤奮地修習六度（paramita，佈施、持戒、忍辱、精進、禪定、智慧），對於受苦惱的人沒有憐憫之心，這樣的人在無量劫中，會墮入生死苦海，遭受各種苦惱。』『善男子，譬如婦人身懷重孕，直到十個月，這時這婦人增加各種病苦，肢體痠痛就像刀割一樣，不能飲食。將要生產的時候，遭受巨大的痛苦，就生起這樣的念頭：我如果能免除難產，就永遠不行淫慾，常常修習梵行。才生產之後，又去行惡法，便忘記先前痛苦的折磨。』『善男子，未來的愚癡眾生也是這樣。不相信這部經，也不讀誦、佈施、持戒、忍辱、精進、修定、修慧，貪戀世俗的感情，喜歡世間的事情，不行三業（身、口、意）清凈的因。這些眾生墮入地獄之後才開始後悔，就像懷孕的婦人身遭極苦。受苦惱之後從地獄出來，既然得到了人身，又貪戀五欲之樂，那地獄的苦不能記念，又去造作惡業。』『善男子，譬如有人大量飲用藥酒，飲用后昏迷，不知道家在哪裡，佛法僧寶、父母妻子，都不憶念，沒有恭敬心。由於昏醉的緣故，就前往尸林等危險的地方，也沒有怖畏惶恐之心，作這樣的念頭：難道有天龍（naga，護法神）、藥叉（yaksa，夜叉，一種鬼神）之類能夠恐嚇我嗎？』這樣醉酒的人即使在這個時候，委身於荊棘之中，也生起快樂的想法。醉醒之後必定感到後悔，自己知道非法，說我從今乃至生命終結，不再飲酒，不再造作各種過失。後來遇到惡緣，又重新沉迷於飲酒，和先前一樣造作過錯。愚癡的有情也是這樣，由於貪婪染著的緣故，大量積蓄珍貴的財物，造作各種驕慢放逸的事情，不念三寶，拋棄背離尊長親人，也不修行佈施、持戒、忍辱等，不希望希求清凈的佛國土。這些有情常常處於生死無涯的苦海之中，應當墮入地獄，長久遭受各種痛苦。即使得到了人身，處在胎中』

【English Translation】 English version: 『If there are those who can receive, uphold, read, recite, and make offerings to this scripture, they will obtain immeasurable blessings. If there are bhiksus (bhiksu, monks), bhiksunis (bhiksuni, nuns), upasakas (upasaka, male lay devotees), upasikas (upasika, female lay devotees), etc., who cannot read and recite this King of Sutras, are unwilling to uphold the dharani mantras, and are also unable to diligently cultivate the Six Perfections (paramita, generosity, morality, patience, diligence, concentration, and wisdom), and have no compassion for those who are suffering, such people will, for immeasurable kalpas, fall into the sea of birth and death and suffer all kinds of afflictions.』『Good man, it is like a woman who is heavily pregnant, even until the tenth month. At this time, this woman experiences various illnesses, her limbs ache as if they are being cut by knives, and she cannot eat or drink. When she is about to give birth, she suffers great pain and thinks like this: If I can avoid a difficult birth, I will never engage in sexual activity and will always cultivate pure conduct. But after giving birth, she returns to practicing evil deeds and forgets the suffering she endured earlier.』『Good man, foolish beings in the future will also be like this. They do not believe in this scripture, nor do they read, recite, practice generosity, uphold precepts, practice patience, exert diligence, cultivate concentration, or cultivate wisdom. They are attached to worldly emotions, enjoy worldly affairs, and do not practice the pure causes of the three karmas (body, speech, and mind). These beings only begin to regret after falling into hell, just like a pregnant woman who suffers extreme pain. After suffering, they emerge from hell. Having obtained a human body, they indulge in the pleasures of the five desires, and cannot remember the suffering of hell, and return to creating evil karma.』『Good man, it is like someone who drinks a lot of medicinal wine. After drinking, they become confused and do not know where their home is. They do not remember the Buddha, Dharma, Sangha (Three Jewels), parents, or spouse, and have no respect. Because of their intoxication, they go to dangerous places like corpse forests, and have no fear or trepidation. They think like this: Could there be nagas (naga, serpent deities), yakshas (yaksa, a type of spirit), or other beings who can frighten me?』 Even in this state, the drunken person lies down among thorns and feels happy. After sobering up, they will surely feel remorse, knowing that they have acted unlawfully, and say, 『From now until the end of my life, I will no longer drink alcohol or commit various transgressions.』 Later, when encountering evil conditions, they relapse into drinking and repeat the same mistakes as before. Foolish sentient beings are also like this. Because of greed and attachment, they accumulate vast amounts of precious wealth, engage in various arrogant and unrestrained behaviors, do not remember the Three Jewels, abandon and turn away from respected elders and relatives, and do not cultivate generosity, morality, patience, etc. They do not desire to seek a pure Buddha land. These sentient beings are constantly in the endless sea of birth and death, and should fall into hell and endure various sufferings for a long time. Even if they obtain a human body, being in the womb』

時。受眾苦惱被苦逼身。便作是念我若得免此厄難者。更不作罪受斯極苦。恒修善業愿生凈土。彼得人身由愚癡故。作眾罪業還墮惡道。是故汝等當善修行勿為放逸是我要略之所教誡。

爾時具壽阿難陀白佛言。世尊此經復有何名云何受持。佛言此經凡有五名。一名救一切眾生苦厄。二名菩薩真實所問。三名神通莊嚴王。四名能成諸佛正覺。五名一切法功德莊嚴王。佛說是經已。諸大菩薩及聲聞眾。天龍藥叉阿蘇羅乾闥婆人非人等。皆大歡喜信受奉行。

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【現代漢語翻譯】現代漢語譯本：當時，受苦的眾生被痛苦的身軀所逼迫，便產生這樣的念頭：『我如果能夠免除這些災難，再也不做惡事，承受這樣的極度痛苦，我會永遠修習善業，希望往生凈土。』但是他們得到人身之後，由於愚癡的緣故，又造作各種罪業，最終還是墮入惡道。所以，你們應當好好修行，不要放縱懈怠，這是我要略地教誡你們的。這時，具壽阿難陀（Ānanda，佛陀的十大弟子之一，以記憶力超群著稱）稟告佛陀說：『世尊，這部經應該叫什麼名字？我們應該如何受持？』佛陀說：『這部經總共有五個名字：第一個名字是《救一切眾生苦厄》（Saving All Beings from Suffering and Calamities），第二個名字是《菩薩真實所問》（The Real Questions of the Bodhisattva），第三個名字是《神通莊嚴王》（The King Adorned with Supernatural Powers），第四個名字是《能成諸佛正覺》（That Which Accomplishes the Perfect Enlightenment of All Buddhas），第五個名字是《一切法功德莊嚴王》（The King Adorned with the Merits of All Dharmas）。』佛陀說完這部經后，所有的大菩薩以及聲聞眾（Śrāvaka，聽聞佛陀教誨而證悟的弟子），天龍（Nāga，一種具有神通的蛇神）藥叉（Yakṣa，一種守護神），阿蘇羅（Asura，一種好戰的神），乾闥婆（Gandharva，一種天上的音樂家），人和非人等等，都非常歡喜，信受奉行。《佛說一切功德莊嚴王經》大唐神龍元年七月十五日三藏法師義凈（Yijing，唐代著名譯經師）奉旨于洛州大福先寺新譯並綴文正字翻經沙門婆羅門大德槃度讀梵文翻經沙門荊州大唐龍興寺大德弘景證文翻經沙門大總持寺上座大宜證文翻經沙門大薦福寺大德勝莊證義翻經沙門相州禪河寺大德玄傘筆受翻經沙門溜州大云寺大德慧沼證義翻經沙門大唐龍興寺大德智積證義中大夫檢校兵部侍郎臣崔湜潤文大中大夫行給事中上柱國臣盧燦潤文正字

【English Translation】 English version: At that time, sentient beings suffering from painful bodies would think: 'If I could be free from these calamities and no longer commit sins to endure such extreme suffering, I would constantly cultivate good deeds and wish to be reborn in the Pure Land.' However, after obtaining a human body, due to their ignorance, they commit various sins again and eventually fall into evil realms. Therefore, you should cultivate well and not be lax or negligent; this is the essence of what I teach you. Then, the Venerable Ānanda (Ānanda, one of the ten great disciples of the Buddha, known for his exceptional memory) said to the Buddha: 'World Honored One, what should this sutra be called? How should we uphold it?' The Buddha said: 'This sutra has five names: the first name is 'Saving All Beings from Suffering and Calamities,' the second name is 'The Real Questions of the Bodhisattva,' the third name is 'The King Adorned with Supernatural Powers,' the fourth name is 'That Which Accomplishes the Perfect Enlightenment of All Buddhas,' and the fifth name is 'The King Adorned with the Merits of All Dharmas.' After the Buddha finished speaking this sutra, all the great Bodhisattvas and Śrāvakas (Śrāvaka, disciples who attained enlightenment by hearing the Buddha's teachings), Nāgas (Nāga, a kind of serpent deity with supernatural powers), Yakṣas (Yakṣa, a kind of guardian deity), Asuras (Asura, a kind of warlike deity), Gandharvas (Gandharva, a kind of celestial musician), humans and non-humans, etc., were all very happy, believed, accepted, and practiced it. 'The Sutra Spoken by the Buddha on the King Adorned with All Merits' The 15th day of the 7th month of the first year of the Shenlong era of the Great Tang Dynasty The Tripitaka Master Yijing (Yijing, a famous translator of sutras in the Tang Dynasty) respectfully translated and punctuated the text at the Dafuxian Temple in Luozhou under imperial decree. The Sramana Brahman Pandit read the Sanskrit text. The Sramana Hongjing of the Longxing Temple in Jingzhou certified the text. The Sramana Dayi, the senior monk of the Great General Holding Temple, certified the text. The Sramana Shengzhuang of the Great Jianfu Temple certified the meaning. The Sramana Xuan San of the Chanhe Temple in Xiangzhou took notes. The Sramana Huizhao of the Dayun Temple in Liuzhou certified the meaning. The Sramana Zhiji of the Longxing Temple in the Great Tang Dynasty certified the meaning. Cui Shi, the inspecting vice minister of the Ministry of War, polished the text. Lu Can, the attending official of the Zhongdafu, the Pillar of the State, polished and corrected the text.