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Buddha's Amitabha Sutra

Buddha's Amitabha Sutra

释迦牟尼

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Chapter 1 Buddha's Amitabha Sutra

Buddha's Amitabha Sutra 释迦牟尼 2307Words 2018-03-20
If so I smell.For a while, the Buddha was in the country of Sravasti, and only the tree was given to the Lonely Garden.Together with the big bhikkhu monks, there are thousands, two hundred and fifty people, all of whom are great arhats, known to everyone: the elder Shariputra, Maha Moggallana, Maha Kasyapa, Maha Kajanyan, Maha Jujira, Li Vado, Zhou Lipantuojia, Nanda, Ananda, Rahula, Kaovanboti, Bintou Lupoluo, Kaludayi, Mahabina, Thakura, Analutuo , So wait for the great disciples. And all Bodhisattva Mahasattvas: Dharma Prince Manjusri, Ajita Bodhisattva, Qianduo Heti Bodhisattva, Chang Jingjin Bodhisattva, and such other great Bodhisattvas.

As well as Shi Tihuan Yin, etc., all the countless heavenly people are there. At that time, the Buddha told the elder Shariputra: "From the west, after ten billion Buddha lands, there is a world called Ultimate Bliss, and in this land there is a Buddha named Amitabha, who is now teaching the Dharma." ' 'Shariputra, why is that land called Ultimate Bliss?All living beings in this country do not experience all kinds of suffering, but enjoy all kinds of happiness, so it is called Ultimate Bliss. ' 'And Shariputra.In the Land of Ultimate Bliss, there are seven layers of fences, seven layers of nets, and seven layers of trees, all of which are surrounded by the four treasures. That is why that country is called Ultimate Bliss. '

'And Shariputra.In the Land of Ultimate Bliss, there is a pool of seven treasures filled with water of eight meritorious virtues, and the bottom of the pool is purely covered with golden sand.The steps on the four sides are made of gold, silver, colored glaze and glass.There are pavilions on it, which are also decorated with gold, silver, colored glaze, glass, giant clam, red beads, and agate.The lotus in the pool is as big as a wheel, with blue light, yellow light, red light, white light, delicate fragrance and clean. ' 'Sheriff.In the Land of Utmost Bliss, the merits and virtues of accomplishment are adorned. '

'And Shariputra.In that land of the Buddha, there is always joy in heaven.Gold is the ground.At six o'clock in the day and night, it is rainy and mandala flowers.The living beings in this land often use their clothes to fill the wonderful flowers in the morning of the Qing Dynasty, and make offerings to the ten thousand million Buddhas in other places. That is to say, when they eat, they return to their own country, and they eat and walk. ' 'Sheriff.In the Land of Utmost Bliss, the merits and virtues of accomplishment are adorned. ' Again, Shariputra: 'There are often all kinds of wonderful birds of various colors in that country: white cranes, peacocks, parrots, relics, Kalavinka, and birds of common destiny.All the birds, at six o'clock in the day and night, utter harmonious and elegant sounds.Its sound plays the five roots, five powers, seven Bodhi points, eight noble paths, and so on.All living beings in this land, having heard this sound, all recite the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. '

'Sheriff.Don't you say that this bird is really born of the retribution of sins, so what is the reason?In that Buddha land, there are no three evil paths. ' 'Sheriff.In the land of the Buddha, there is no evil name, let alone a reality.All these birds are all made by Amitabha Buddha in order to make the sound of the Dharma spread and change. ' 'Sheriff.In that Buddha land, the breeze blows the jeweled trees and jeweled nets, producing subtle sounds, like hundreds of thousands of kinds of music all played at the same time.Those who hear this sound will naturally have the mind to recite the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. '

'Sheriff.In the land of the Buddha, the achievement of such merits and virtues is adorned. ' 'Sheriff.What do you think about it?Why is that Buddha named Amitabha? ' 'Sheriff.That Buddha's light is boundless, illuminating the countries in the ten directions without hindrance, so he is named Amitabha. ' 'And Shariputra.The lifespan of that Buddha, and his people, are countless and boundless asamkhya kalpas, hence the name Amitabha. ' 'Sheriff.Amitabha Buddha has been a Buddha for ten kalpas now. ' 'And Shariputra.That Buddha has immeasurable and boundless sravaka disciples, all of whom are arhats, who cannot be known by counting.All Bodhisattvas are also like this. '

'Sheriff.In that land of the Buddha, the achievement of such merits and virtues is adorned. ' 'And Shariputra.In the Land of Utmost Bliss, all living beings are born from the Avatars, and most of them have life-long blessings. The number is so great that it cannot be known by counting, but it can be said by countless and boundless asamkhyas. ' 'Sheriff.All living beings who hear it should make a vow, wishing to be born in that country, so why?Get together with all the good people like this. ' 'Sheriff.Don't lack good roots, good fortune and karma to be born in that country. '

'Sheriff.If there are good men and good women who hear about Amitabha Buddha and hold on to his name for one day, two days, three days, four days, five days, six days, or seven days, with one mind undisturbed, they will At the time of death, Amitabha Buddha, together with all the saints, appeared before him.When a person dies, if his heart is not upside down, he will be reborn in the Land of Ultimate Bliss of Amitabha Buddha. ' 'Sheriff.I see it is beneficial, so I say this.If there are sentient beings who hear this, they should make a vow to be born in that land. ' 'Sheriff.As I am now, I praise Amitabha Buddha for his inconceivable merits and virtues.In the east, there are also Ada Buddha, Sumeru Buddha, Great Sumeru Buddha, Sumeru Light Buddha, and Miaoyin Buddha, such as Buddhas as many as the sands of the Ganges River, each in its own country, with a wide and long tongue, covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, speaking the truth Said: "All you living beings, you should believe that this is a sutra protected by all the Buddhas in praise of inconceivable merits and virtues."''

'Sheriff.In the southern world, there are the Sun Moon Lantern Buddha, the Famous Light Buddha, the Great Flame Shoulder Buddha, the Sumeru Lantern Buddha, and the Buddha of Infinite Vigorous Effort. Such Buddhas are as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River, each in its own country, and they have the appearance of a wide and long tongue, covering the three thousand great thousand worlds. , To tell the truth: "You all living beings, you should believe that this is to praise the inconceivable merits and virtues of all the Buddhas who protect and chant sutras."'' 'Sheriff.In the western world, there are Buddhas of Infinite Life, Buddhas of Infinite Appearance, Buddhas of Infinite Banners, Buddhas of Great Light, Buddhas of Great Brightness, Buddhas of Precious Appearances, and Buddhas of Pure Light. Such Buddhas, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River, exist in their own countries, and each of them has the appearance of a wide and long tongue, covering three Thousands of worlds, speak the truth: "You all living beings, you should believe that this is to praise the inconceivable merits and virtues of all the Buddhas who protect and chant sutras."''

'Sheriff.In the northern world, there are Flaming Shoulder Buddha, Supreme Sound Buddha, Nanju Buddha, Risheng Buddha, and Wangming Buddha, such as Buddhas as many as the sands of the Ganges River, each in its own country, with a wide and long tongue, covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, speaking the truth : "All you living beings, you should believe that this is to praise the inconceivable merits and virtues of all the Buddhas who protect and chant sutras."'' 'Sheriff.In the world below, there are Shizi Buddha, Mingwen Buddha, Mingguang Buddha, Bodhidharma Buddha, Dharma Banner Buddha, and Dharma-holding Buddha, such as Buddhas as many as the sands of the Ganges River, each in its own country, with the appearance of a wide and long tongue, covering the three thousand great thousand worlds , To tell the truth: "You all living beings, you should believe that this is to praise the inconceivable merits and virtues of all the Buddhas who protect and chant sutras."''

'Sheriff.In the world above, there are Sanskrit Buddha, Suwang Buddha, Incense Buddha, Fragrant Light Buddha, Great Flame Shoulder Buddha, Variegated Jeweled Flower Yanshen Buddha, Sala Tree King Buddha, Jeweled Buddha, Seeing All Righteousness Buddha, Ruxu Mishan Buddha, such Buddhas as many as the sands of the Ganges River, each in its own country, has a wide and long tongue, covering the three thousand great thousand worlds, and speaks the truth: "All living beings, you should believe that this is the sutra protected by all the Buddhas who praise the inconceivable merits and virtues."'' 'Sheriff.What do you think about it?Why is it called the Sutra Protected by All Buddhas? ' 'Sheriff.If there are virtuous men and virtuous women, those who hear the scriptures, receive and uphold them, and those who hear the names of the Buddhas, all the virtuous men and virtuous women will be protected and remembered by all the Buddhas, and they will all be able to return to Anuttara III. Miao San Bodhi.Therefore, Shariputra, you all should believe and accept my words and what the Buddhas say. ' 'Sheriff.If there are people who have made a vow, are making a vow now, and should make a vow, and wish to be born in the land of Amitabha Buddha, then all people will not be able to turn back to Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi. pregnancy.Therefore, Shariputra, all good men and good women, if they have faith, should make a vow to be born in that land.Shariputra, as I am now, I praise the inconceivable merits and virtues of all Buddhas, and those Buddhas also praise my inconceivable merits and virtues, and say this: "Shakyamuni Buddha can do very rare things. In the turbid and evil world, in the turbidity of kalpas, turbid views, turbid afflictions, turbid living beings, and turbid life, one can attain anuttara-samyak-sambodhi. For all sentient beings, this is the unbelievable dharma in all the world."' 'Sheriff.You should know that it is very difficult for me to do this difficult thing in the evil world of the five turbidities, to attain anuttara-samyak-sambodhi, and to explain this unbelievable Dharma to all the world. ' After the Buddha spoke this sutra, Shariputra, all the bhikkhus, and all the heavenly beings and asuras in the world heard what the Buddha said, believed and accepted it with joy, bowed and left.
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