稱讚淨土佛攝受經
Sutra on the Praise of the Pure Land and the Buddha's Sustenance
大唐三藏法師玄奘奉 詔譯
Translation by the Tang Dynasty Tripitaka Master Xuanzang, by Imperial Decree
如是我聞：
Thus I have heard:
一時，薄伽梵在室羅筏住誓多林給孤獨園，與大苾芻眾千二百五十人俱，一切皆是尊宿聲聞眾望所識大阿羅漢，其名曰：尊者舍利子、摩訶目犍連、摩訶迦葉、阿泥律陀，如是等諸大聲聞而為上首。復與無量菩薩摩訶薩俱，一切皆住不退轉位，無量功德眾所莊嚴，其名曰：妙吉祥菩薩、無能勝菩薩、常精進菩薩、不休息菩薩，如是等諸大菩薩而為上首。復有帝釋、大梵天王、堪忍界主、護世四王，如是上首百千俱胝那庾多數諸天子眾，及餘世間無量天、人、阿素洛等，為聞法故，俱來會坐。
Thus have I heard at one time. The Blessed One was dwelling in the Jeta Grove, Anāthapiṇḍada’s Garden, near Śrāvastī, together with a great assembly of twelve hundred and fifty monks. They were all distinguished elders, well-known Śrāvakas, great Arhats. Their names were: the venerable Śāriputra, Mahāmaudgalyāyana, Mahākāśyapa, Aniruddha, and other such great Śrāvakas, who formed the leading members. There was also a countless number of great Bodhisattva-Mahāsattvas, all abiding in the irreversible stage, adorned with countless virtues. Their names were: Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva, Aparājita Bodhisattva, Nityodyukta Bodhisattva, Anikṣiptadhura Bodhisattva, and other such great Bodhisattvas, who formed the leading members. Furthermore, there were Śakra, the great Brahmā king, the ruler of the Sahā world, and the four guardian kings of the worlds. With these as their leaders, hundreds of thousands of millions of tens of millions of gods, as well as countless other beings from the world—gods, humans, and asuras—all gathered together in the assembly, eager to hear the Dharma.
爾時，世尊告舍利子：
At that time, the Buddha said to Shariputra:
「汝今知不？於是西方，去此世界過百千俱胝那庾多佛土，有佛世界名曰極樂。其中世尊名無量壽及無量光，如來、應、正等覺十號圓滿，今現在彼安隱住持，為諸有情宣說甚深微妙之法，令得殊勝利益安樂。
"Now, do you know this? To the west, beyond hundreds of thousands of millions of Buddha lands from this world, there exists a Buddha realm called Ultimate Bliss. In that land dwells the World-Honored One named Infinite Life and Infinite Light. He is the Thus-Come One, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Enlightened One—complete in all ten epithets. Presently, he resides there in tranquility, teaching profound and subtle Dharma for all beings, bestowing upon them supreme benefits and peaceful joy."
「又，舍利子！何因何緣，彼佛世界名為極樂？舍利子！由彼界中諸有情類，無有一切身心憂苦，唯有無量清淨喜樂，是故名為極樂世界。
”Moreover, Shariputra, what is the cause, what is the condition that that Buddha's world is called Utmost Bliss? Shariputra, it is because the beings in that world are free from all physical and mental suffering, and are filled only with boundless pure joy. Therefore it is called the World of Utmost Bliss.
「又，舍利子！極樂世界淨佛土中，處處皆有七重行列妙寶欄楯、七重行列寶多羅樹，及有七重妙寶羅網，周匝圍繞，四寶莊嚴——金寶、銀寶、吠琉璃寶、頗胝迦寶，妙飾間綺。舍利子！彼佛土中有如是等眾妙綺飾，功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
"Moreover, Shariputra, in the pure Buddha-land of the Land of Ultimate Bliss, there are everywhere seven rows of jeweled railings, seven rows of jeweled palm trees, and seven layers of jeweled nets, all arranged beautifully. These encircle the land entirely, adorned with four precious materials: gold, silver, lapis lazuli, and crystal—a magnificent and harmonious decoration. Shariputra, the Buddha-land has such exquisite adornments, meritorious and dignified, greatly delightful to behold. Therefore, it is called the Land of Ultimate Bliss."
「又，舍利子！極樂世界淨佛土中，處處皆有七妙寶池，八功德水彌滿其中。何等名為八功德水？一者澄淨，二者清冷，三者甘美，四者輕軟，五者潤澤，六者安和，七者飲時除飢渴等無量過患，八者飲已定能長養諸根四大；增益種種殊勝善根，多福眾生常樂受用。是諸寶池底布金沙，四面周匝有四階道，四寶莊嚴甚可愛樂。諸池周匝有妙寶樹，間飾行列香氣芬馥，七寶莊嚴甚可愛樂。言七寶者，一金、二銀、三吠琉璃、四頗胝迦、五赤真珠、六阿濕摩揭拉婆寶、七牟娑落揭拉婆寶。是諸池中常有種種雜色蓮華，量如車輪，青形青顯青光青影，黃形黃顯黃光黃影，赤形赤顯赤光赤影，白形白顯白光白影，四形四顯四光四影。舍利子！彼佛土中有如是等眾妙綺飾，功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
"Moreover, Shariputra, in the pure Buddha-land of the Land of Ultimate Bliss, there are everywhere seven-jewelled wonderful ponds filled with the water of eight virtues. What are these eight virtues? First, it is pure and clear; second, it is cool and refreshing; third, it is sweet and delicious; fourth, it is light and soft; fifth, it is nourishing and moistening; sixth, it is peaceful and harmonious; seventh, when drunk, it quenches hunger, thirst, and countless other afflictions; eighth, after drinking, it surely nurtures and strengthens all sense faculties and the four great elements, increasing all kinds of exceptional wholesome roots, so that beings of abundant merit always delight in it. The bottoms of these jewel ponds are spread with golden sand, and around them on four sides are four stairways, adorned with four kinds of jewels, most delightful to behold. Around the ponds are wonderful jewel trees, arranged in rows, their fragrance permeating the air, adorned with seven kinds of jewels, also most delightful. The seven jewels are: first, gold; second, silver; third, lapis lazuli; fourth, crystal; fifth, red pearls; sixth, agate; seventh, carnelian. In these ponds there are always many different-colored lotuses, as large as chariot wheels: blue ones with blue form, blue radiance, blue glow, and blue reflection; yellow ones with yellow form, yellow radiance, yellow glow, and yellow reflection; red ones with red form, red radiance, red glow, and red reflection; white ones with white form, white radiance, white glow, and white reflection; four forms, four radiances, four glows, and four reflections. Shariputra, in that Buddha-land there are such magnificent adornments, virtuous qualities, and delightful features, and therefore it is called the Land of Ultimate Bliss.
「又，舍利子！極樂世界淨佛土中，自然常有無量無邊眾妙伎樂，音曲和雅甚可愛樂。諸有情類聞斯妙音，諸惡煩惱悉皆消滅，無量善法漸次增長，速證無上正等菩提。舍利子！彼佛土中有如是等眾妙綺飾，功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
"Moreover, Shariputra, in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, there naturally and constantly resound countless beautiful melodies and harmonies performed by celestial instruments. These tunes are gentle, elegant, and utterly delightful to hear. When sentient beings hear these wondrous sounds, all of their negative afflictions and troubles are completely eliminated. Their wholesome qualities gradually increase, and they swiftly attain supreme enlightenment.
Shariputra, the Buddha Land possesses such exquisite adornments and virtuous splendors that are so magnificent and delightful to behold. This is why it is called the 'Land of Ultimate Bliss.'"
「又，舍利子！極樂世界淨佛土中，周遍大地真金合成，其觸柔軟，香潔光明，無量無邊妙寶間飾。舍利子！彼佛土中有如是等眾妙綺飾，功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
"Moreover, Shariputra, in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, the entire ground is made of refined gold. It is soft to the touch, fragrant, pure, and radiant, adorned with countless wondrous jewels. Shariputra, the Buddha-land of Amitabha possesses such magnificent decorations, virtues, and splendors that are profoundly delightful to behold. For this reason, it is called the ‘Land of Ultimate Bliss.’”
「又，舍利子！極樂世界淨佛土中，晝夜六時常雨種種上妙天華，光澤香潔，細軟雜色，雖令見者身心適悅而不貪著，增長有情無量無數不可思議殊勝功德。彼有情類，晝夜六時常持供養無量壽佛；每晨朝時，持此天華，於一食頃，飛至他方無量世界，供養百千俱胝諸佛，於諸佛所各以百千俱胝樹花持散供養，還至本處遊天住等。舍利子！彼佛土中有如是等眾妙綺飾，功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
"Furthermore, Shariputra, in the pure Buddha-land of the Land of Ultimate Bliss, throughout the six divisions of the day and night, a variety of exquisite heavenly flowers constantly rain down. These flowers are radiant, fragrant, clean, delicate, soft, and multicolored. While they bring physical and mental ease and joy to those who see them, they do not cause attachment. Instead, they increase the boundless, incalculable, and inconceivable supreme merit of beings. The beings there, throughout the six periods of day and night, constantly hold these flowers as offerings to the Buddha of Infinite Life. Each morning, they gather these heavenly flowers and, within the time it takes to eat a meal, fly to countless worlds in other directions to make offerings to hundreds of thousands of billions of Buddhas. At the feet of each Buddha, they scatter and offer hundreds of thousands of billions of tree-flowers as a gesture of devotion. Then they return to their own land, enjoying heavenly abodes and such. Shariputra, the Buddha-land is adorned with such wondrous and exquisite ornaments, virtues, and splendid qualities, making it utterly delightful. Therefore, it is called the Land of Ultimate Bliss."
「又，舍利子！極樂世界淨佛土中，常有種種奇妙可愛雜色眾鳥，所謂：鵝鴈、鶖鷺、鴻鶴、孔雀、鸚鵡、羯羅頻迦、命命鳥等。如是眾鳥，晝夜六時恒共集會，出和雅聲，隨其類音宣揚妙法，所謂：甚深念住、正斷、神足、根、力、覺、道支等無量妙法。彼土眾生聞是聲已，各得念佛、念法、念僧無量功德熏修其身。汝舍利子，於意云何？彼土眾鳥豈是傍生惡趣攝耶？勿作是見。所以者何？彼佛淨土無三惡道，尚不聞有三惡趣名，何況有實罪業所招傍生！眾鳥當知皆是無量壽佛變化所作，令其宣暢無量法音，作諸有情利益安樂。舍利子！彼佛土中有如是等眾妙綺飾，功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
“Moreover, Shariputra, in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, there are always many kinds of marvelous and lovely birds of various colors, such as: wild geese, herons, cranes, peacocks, parrots, kalaviṅkas, and life-birds. These birds gather together constantly at all six periods of the day and night, producing harmonious and elegant sounds. According to their own voices, they proclaim the wonderful Dharma—specifically, the profound mindfulness foundations, right efforts, spiritual powers, faculties, powers, awakening factors, and the path factors, along with countless other wonderful teachings. When the beings in that land hear these sounds, each one attains to recollect the Buddha, recollect the Dharma, and recollect the Sangha, bathing themselves in countless virtuous qualities through cultivation. Shariputra, what do you think? Are these birds in that land classified as animals of the unfortunate realms? Do not think in this way. Why? Because in the Pure Land of that Buddha, there are no three unfortunate realms, and even their names are unheard of—how could there be actual animals resulting from karmic retribution! You should know that these birds are all transformations of the Buddha of Infinite Life, created to spread that boundless voice of Dharma, for the benefit, happiness, and well-being of all beings. Shariputra, in the land of that Buddha, there are such wonderful adornments and virtuous qualities, so delightfully lovely, and that is why it is called the Land of Ultimate Bliss.”
「又，舍利子！極樂世界淨佛土中，常有妙風吹諸寶樹及寶羅網出微妙音。譬如百千俱胝天樂同時俱作，出微妙聲甚可愛玩；如是彼土常有妙風吹眾寶樹及寶羅網，擊出種種微妙音聲說種種法。彼土眾生聞是聲已，起佛、法、僧念作意等無量功德。舍利子！彼佛土中有如是等眾妙綺飾，功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
“Moreover, Shariputra, in the pure land of Ultimate Bliss, a gentle breeze constantly blows through the many jewel trees and jewel-lined nets, producing a subtle and wonderful sound. It is as if a hundred thousand million heavenly instruments were playing in harmony, creating a delightful and soothing melody. Likewise, in that land, there is always a wonderful breeze that sweeps through the arrays of jewel trees and nets, creating various subtle and wondrous sounds that teach the Dharma in many ways.
When the beings in that land hear these sounds, they naturally develop thoughts of reverence for the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, along with countless other virtuous qualities.
Shariputra, the Buddha land is adorned with such exquisite and magnificent features, so beautiful and delightful, that it is called the Land of Ultimate Bliss.”
「又，舍利子！極樂世界淨佛土中，有如是等無量無邊不可思議甚希有事。假使經於百千俱胝那庾多劫，以其無量百千俱胝那庾多舌，一一舌上出無量聲讚其功德亦不能盡，是故名為極樂世界。
"Furthermore, Shariputra, in the pure Buddha-land of the Land of Ultimate Bliss, there are countless, boundless, inconceivable, and most amazing wonders such as these. Even if one were to spend hundreds of thousands of millions of eons (kalpas) with hundreds of thousands of millions of tongues, and from each tongue produce countless voices praising its virtues, one could never fully extol them. For this reason it is called the 'Land of Ultimate Bliss.'"
「又，舍利子！極樂世界淨佛土中，佛有何緣名無量壽？舍利子！由彼如來及諸有情，壽命無量無數大劫；由是緣故，彼土如來名無量壽。舍利子！無量壽佛證得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提已來經十大劫。舍利子！何緣彼佛名無量光？舍利子！由彼如來恒放無量無邊妙光，遍照一切十方佛土，施作佛事無有障礙；由是緣故，彼土如來名無量光。舍利子！彼佛淨土成就如是功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
"Moreover, Shariputra, in the pure Buddha-land of Ultimate Bliss, why is the Buddha called 'Boundless Life'? Shariputra, because that Tathāgata and all beings there have a lifespan that is immeasurable, spanning countless great eons. For this reason, the Tathāgata in that land is called 'Boundless Life.' Shariputra, it has been ten great eons since the Buddha Boundless Life attained Anuttarā Samyaksaṃbodhi (unsurpassed, perfect enlightenment).
Shariputra, why is that Buddha called 'Boundless Light'? Shariputra, because that Tathāgata constantly radiates infinite and unbounded brilliant light, shining throughout all Buddha-lands in the ten directions, performing the work of a Buddha without any obstacle. For this reason, the Tathāgata in that land is called 'Boundless Light.'
Shariputra, that Buddha's pure land is endowed with such virtues and adornments, which are supremely delightful. Therefore, it is called the Land of Ultimate Bliss."
「又，舍利子！極樂世界淨佛土中，無量壽佛常有無量聲聞弟子，一切皆是大阿羅漢，具足種種微妙功德，其量無邊不可稱數。舍利子！彼佛淨土成就如是功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
"Furthermore, Shariputra, in the Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss, Amitayus, the Buddha of Infinite Life, is constantly accompanied by countless disciples who are Hearers. They are all great Arhats, endowed with a multitude of subtle and wonderful qualities, so vast in number that they cannot be measured or counted. Shariputra, that Buddha's Pure Land is perfected with such auspicious qualities and adornments, making it supremely delightful. For this reason, it is called the Land of Ultimate Bliss."
「又，舍利子！極樂世界淨佛土中，無量壽佛常有無量菩薩弟子，一切皆是一生所繫，具足種種微妙功德，其量無邊不可稱數，假使經於無數量劫讚其功德終不能盡。舍利子！彼佛土中成就如是功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
"Furthermore, Shariputra, in the pure land of the Land of Ultimate Bliss, the Buddha of Infinite Life is always accompanied by countless bodhisattva disciples. Every single one of them is at the stage where their next life will be their final one before achieving Buddhahood. They are endowed with all kinds of profound and subtle virtues, and their merits are so vast and immeasurable that even if someone spent countless eons praising their virtue, they could never fully describe it. Shariputra, that Buddha's land is adorned with such wonderful qualities and is so delightful that it is therefore called the Land of Ultimate Bliss.
「又，舍利子！若諸有情生彼土者皆不退轉，必不復墮諸險惡趣、邊地下賤蔑戾車中，常遊諸佛清淨國土，殊勝行願念念增進，決定當證阿耨多羅三藐三菩提。舍利子！彼佛土中成就如是功德莊嚴甚可愛樂，是故名為極樂世界。
"Furthermore, Shariputra, if sentient beings are born in that land, they will never again regress or fall into dangerous paths, remote regions, lowly statuses, or uncivilized realms. They will constantly journey through the pure lands of the Buddhas, their noble aspirations and practices will grow with each passing moment, and they will surely realize Supreme Perfect Enlightenment.
Shariputra, the land of that Buddha is adorned with such magnificent virtues and blessings, so delightful and blissful, that it is called the Land of Ultimate Bliss."
「又，舍利子！若諸有情聞彼西方無量壽佛清淨佛土無量功德眾所莊嚴，皆應發願生彼佛土。所以者何？若生彼土，得與如是無量功德眾所莊嚴諸大士等同一集會，受用如是無量功德眾所莊嚴清淨佛土，大乘法樂常無退轉，無量行願念念增進，速證無上正等菩提。故，舍利子！生彼佛土諸有情類成就無量無邊功德，非少善根諸有情類當得往生無量壽佛極樂世界清淨佛土。
"Furthermore, Shariputra, if sentient beings hear of the immeasurable virtues and adornments of the pure Buddha land of Immeasurable Life Buddha in the West, they should all aspire to be reborn in that Buddha land. Why is this? For those born there will join in one assembly with such great beings adorned with immeasurable virtues, enjoy the pure Buddha land adorned with such immeasurable virtues, partake of the joy of the Great Vehicle Dharma and never regress, and advance with every thought in their immeasurable vows and practices, swiftly attaining supreme enlightenment. Therefore, Shariputra, sentient beings reborn in that Buddha land accomplish immeasurable, boundless virtues. It is not for those with little good roots to be reborn in the pure, blissful land of Immeasurable Life Buddha."
「又，舍利子！若有淨信諸善男子或善女人，得聞如是無量壽佛無量無邊不可思議功德名號、極樂世界功德莊嚴，聞已思惟，若一日夜，或二、或三、或四、或五、或六、或七，繫念不亂。是善男子或善女人臨命終時，無量壽佛與其無量聲聞弟子、菩薩眾俱前後圍繞，來住其前，慈悲加祐，令心不亂；既捨命已，隨佛眾會，生無量壽極樂世界清淨佛土。
"Furthermore, Shariputra, if there are good men or good women with pure faith who hear the name of the Infinite Life Buddha (Amitayus), which possesses boundless, inconceivable virtues and merit, as well as the glorious adornments of the Land of Ultimate Bliss (Sukhavati), and after hearing it, they reflect on it, and for one day and one night—or two, three, four, five, six, or seven days and nights—they maintain single-minded mindfulness without distraction, then at the end of their lives, the Infinite Life Buddha, surrounded by his countless disciples and bodhisattvas, will appear before them. He will extend his compassion and protection, calming their minds and keeping them undisturbed. After they pass away, they will follow the Buddha's assembly and be reborn in the pure land of the Infinite Life Buddha, the Land of Ultimate Bliss."
「又，舍利子！我觀如是利益安樂大事因緣，說誠諦語。若有淨信諸善男子或善女人，得聞如是無量壽佛不可思議功德名號、極樂世界淨佛土者，一切皆應信受發願，如說修行，生彼佛土。
"Furthermore, Shariputra! Because I perceive such great benefits and causes for peace and joy, I speak these words of truth. Any good man or woman with pure faith who hears this inconceivably virtuous name of the Infinite Life Buddha and the pure land of Ultimate Bliss should believe, accept, make vows, practice accordingly, and be reborn in that Buddha's land.
「又，舍利子！如我今者，稱揚讚歎無量壽佛無量無邊不可思議佛土功德；如是東方亦有現在不動如來、山幢如來、大山如來、山光如來、妙幢如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住在東方，自佛淨土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
"Furthermore, Shariputra, just as I am now praising the infinite, boundless, and inconceivable virtues of the Buddha-field of Amitayus, so too in the eastern direction there are the present Buddhas: the Thus Come One Akṣobhya, the Thus Come One Mountain Banner, the Thus Come One Great Mountain, the Thus Come One Mountain Light, the Thus Come One Wondrous Banner, and other Buddhas as numerous as the sands of the Ganges. These Buddhas, dwelling in their own pure lands in the east, each manifest a vast and protruding tongue covering the entire great trichiliocosm, completely encircling it, and speak these words of truth and sincerity: 'All you sentient beings should faithfully accept this praise of the inconceivable virtues of the Buddha-field, the Dharma-gate upheld by all Buddhas.'"
「又，舍利子！如是南方亦有現在日月光如來、名稱光如來、大光蘊如來、迷盧光如來、無邊精進如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住在南方，自佛淨土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
"Furthermore, Shariputra, in the same way, in the southern direction there are also the present Tathagatas: Sun-Moon-Light Thus-Come One, Renown-Light Thus-Come One, Great-Light-Store Thus-Come One, Sumeru-Light Thus-Come One, and Infinite-Diligence Thus-Come One. These Buddhas, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, reside in the south. From their own pure lands, each displays the vast tongue covering the entire trichiliocosm, extending in all directions, and speaks these truthful words: 'All sentient beings should faithfully accept this praiseworthy teaching of the inconceivable merits of the Buddha lands, this dharma gate of the Buddhas' protecting guidance.'"
「又，舍利子！如是西方亦有現在無量壽如來、無量蘊如來、無量光如來、無量幢如來、大自在如來、大光如來、光焰如來、大寶幢如來、放光如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住在西方，自佛淨土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
"Furthermore, Shariputra, in the western direction there are also countless Buddhas residing now: the Buddha of Immeasurable Life, the Buddha of Immeasurable Wisdom, the Buddha of Immeasurable Light, the Buddha of Immeasurable Banner, the Buddha of Great Freedom, the Buddha of Great Light, the Buddha of Radiant Flame, the Buddha of Great Jeweled Banner, the Buddha of Emitting Light, and others as numerous as the sands of the Ganges. These Buddhas, from their pure lands, each extend their broad and long tongues to cover the entire great trichiliocosm, circling around it completely, and speak these truthful words: 'All you sentient beings should faithfully accept and receive this teaching that praises the inconceivable merits of the Buddha land and that all Buddhas embrace and protect.'"
「又，舍利子！如是北方亦有現在無量光嚴通達覺慧如來、無量天鼓震大妙音如來、大蘊如來、光網如來、娑羅帝王如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住在北方，自佛淨土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
"Moreover, Shariputra, in the northern direction, there are also Buddhas including the Thus-Gone One named Infinite Light, Solemn Penetration, Awakened Wisdom; the Thus-Gone One named Infinite Celestial Drum Resounding with Great and Wondrous Sound; the Thus-Gone One named Great Accumulation; the Thus-Gone One named Net of Light; the Thus-Gone One named King of the Sala Trees. There are Buddhas as numerous as the grains of sand in the Ganges River residing in the north, each from their own Pure Land manifesting the vast and broad tongue covering the entire three-thousandfold great universe in a perfect circle, speaking these true and sincere words: 'All of you beings should receive and believe in this thus-praised, inconceivable merit and virtue of the Buddha Lands, and the Dharma door of being upheld by all Buddhas.'"
「又，舍利子！如是下方亦有現在示現一切妙法正理常放火王勝德光明如來、師子如來、名稱如來、譽光如來、正法如來、妙法如來、法幢如來、功德友如來、功德號如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住在下方，自佛淨土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
"Furthermore, Shariputra, there are likewise Buddhas in the world below—such as the Tathagata Always Radiating the Supreme Victory and Virtue of the King of Flames Abiding in All Excellent Dharma Principles, the Lion Tathagata, the Renowned Tathagata, the Glorious Light Tathagata, the True Dharma Tathagata, the Wondrous Dharma Tathagata, the Dharma Banner Tathagata, the Virtuous Friend Tathagata, and the Virtue-Named Tathagata—as numerous as the grains of sand in the Ganges River. Residing below, from their respective pure lands, they each display their broad and long tongues covering the entire thrice-thousand great chiliocosm, extending all around, and speak these words of truth: 'All sentient beings should faithfully accept this praise of the inconceivable merits of the Buddha's pure land, the teaching upheld by all Buddhas.'"
「又，舍利子！如是上方亦有現在梵音如來、宿王如來、香光如來、如紅蓮華勝德如來、示現一切義利如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住在上方，自佛淨土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
"Furthermore, Shariputra, in the same way, in the upper direction there are also present Buddhas such as the Tathāgata Brahmā-svara (Divine Voice), the Tathāgata Sthāma-rāja (King of Strength), the Tathāgata Gandha-prabhāsa (Light of Fragrance), the Tathāgata Padma-śrī (Lotus Glory), and the Tathāgata Sarvārtha-darśana (Revealer of All Benefits). These Buddhas, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, reside in the upper direction. From their own pure lands, each manifests the vast and broad tongue covering the entire three-thousandfold universe, encircling it completely, and speaks these truthful words: 'All you sentient beings should accept and embrace this praise of the inconceivable merits of the Buddha lands, this Dharma gateway of all Buddhas' blessings and protection.'"
「又，舍利子！如是東南方亦有現在最上廣大雲雷音王如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住東南方，自佛淨土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
"Furthermore, Shariputra, in the southeast there are also present the Supreme Vast Cloud-Thunder-Roar King Tathagatas, and other Buddhas as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, dwelling in the southeast. From their own pure lands, each manifests the sign of a vast and far-reaching tongue that completely covers the three-thousandfold great cosmos, encircling it all around, and speaks words of truth and sincerity: 'All you sentient beings should accept and trust this inconceivable praise of the merits of the Buddha lands and the Dharma gate upheld by all Buddhas.'"
「又，舍利子！如是西南方亦有現在最上日光名稱功德如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住西南方，自佛淨土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
"Further, Shariputra, in the southwest direction there are also present Buddhas such as the Tathagata named 'Most Superior Sunlight of Meritorious Qualities,' and countless other Buddhas, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, residing in the southwest. From their pure lands, each manifests the sign of the vast and long tongue, covering the entire universe of three thousand worlds, encircling all around, and speaks these truthful words: 'All sentient beings should accept and believe in this praise of the inconceivable merits of the Buddha lands and the Dharma-gate embraced by all Buddhas.'"
「又，舍利子！如是西北方亦有現在無量功德火王光明如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住西北方，自佛淨土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
「又，舍利子！如是東北方亦有現在無數百千俱胝廣慧如來，如是等佛如殑伽沙住東北方，自佛淨土各各示現廣長舌相遍覆三千大千世界周匝圍繞，說誠諦言：『汝等有情皆應信受如是稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門。』
「又，舍利子！何緣此經名為『稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門』？舍利子！由此經中稱揚讚歎無量壽佛極樂世界不可思議佛土功德，及十方面諸佛世尊為欲方便利益安樂諸有情故，各住本土現大神變說誠諦言，勸諸有情信受此法，是故此經名為『稱讚不可思議佛土功德一切諸佛攝受法門』。
「又，舍利子！若善男子或善女人，或已得聞，或當得聞，或今得聞，聞是經已，深生信解；生信解已，必為如是住十方面十殑伽沙諸佛世尊之所攝受；如說行者，一切定於阿耨多羅三藐三菩提得不退轉，一切定生無量壽佛極樂世界清淨佛土。是故，舍利子！汝等有情一切皆應信受領解我及十方佛世尊語，當勤精進，如說修行，勿生疑慮。
「又，舍利子！若善男子或善女人，於無量壽極樂世界清淨佛土功德莊嚴，若已發願，若當發願，若今發願，必為如是住十方面十殑伽沙諸佛世尊之所攝受；如說行者，一切定於阿耨多羅三藐三菩提得不退轉，一切定生無量壽佛極樂世界清淨佛土。是故，舍利子！若有淨信諸善男子或善女人，一切皆應於無量壽極樂世界清淨佛土，深心信解，發願往生，勿行放逸。
「又，舍利子！如我今者，稱揚讚歎無量壽佛極樂世界不可思議佛土功德；彼十方面諸佛世尊，亦稱讚我不可思議無邊功德，皆作是言：『甚奇希有！釋迦寂靜釋迦法王如來、應、正等覺、明行圓滿、善逝、世間解、無上丈夫、調御士、天人師、佛世尊，乃能於是堪忍世界五濁惡時，所謂：劫濁、諸有情濁、諸煩惱濁、見濁、命濁，於中證得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提，為欲方便利益安樂諸有情故，說是世間極難信法。』是故，舍利子！當知我今於此雜染堪忍世界五濁惡時，證得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提，為欲方便利益安樂諸有情故，說是世間極難信法，甚為希有，不可思議。
「又，舍利子！於此雜染堪忍世界五濁惡時，若有淨信諸善男子或善女人，聞說如是一切世間極難信法，能生信解、受持、演說、如教修行。當知是人甚為希有，無量佛所曾種善根。是人命終定生西方極樂世界，受用種種功德莊嚴清淨佛土大乘法樂，日夜六時親近供養無量壽佛，遊歷十方供養諸佛，於諸佛所聞法受記，福慧資糧疾得圓滿，速證無上正等菩提。」
時，薄伽梵說是經已。尊者舍利子等諸大聲聞，及諸菩薩摩訶薩眾，無量天、人、阿素洛等，一切大眾聞佛所說皆大歡喜信受奉行。
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