金光明經功德天品第八
Chapter 8: The Merit Deity
爾時功德天白佛言：「世尊！是說法者，我當隨其所須之物，衣服飲食臥具醫藥及餘資產，供給是人無所乏少，令心安住晝夜歡樂，正念思惟是經章句分別深義。若有眾生於百千佛所種諸善根，是說法者為是等故，於閻浮提廣宣流布是妙經典令不斷絕，是諸眾生聽是經已，於未來世無量百千那由他劫，常在天上人中受樂，值遇諸佛，速成阿耨多羅三藐三菩提，三惡道苦悉畢無餘。
「世尊！我已於過去寶華功德海琉璃金山照明如來、應供、正遍知、明行足、善逝、世間解、無上士、調御丈夫、天人師、佛、世尊所種諸善根，是故我今隨所念方、隨所視方、隨所至方，能令無量百千眾生受諸快樂，若衣服飲食資生之具、金銀七寶、真珠琉璃、珊瑚琥珀、壁玉珂貝，悉無所乏。若有人能稱金光明微妙經典，為我供養諸佛世尊，三稱我名燒香供養；供養佛已，別以香華種種美味，供施於我灑散諸方，當知是人即能聚集資財寶物。以是因緣增長地味，地神諸天悉皆歡喜，所種穀米牙莖枝葉果實滋茂，樹神歡喜出生無量種種諸物。我時慈念諸眾生故，多與資生所須之物。
World-Honored One! In the presence of the Tathāgata, Worthy of Offerings, Perfectly Enlightened, Accomplished in Wisdom and Conduct, Well-Gone, Knower of the World, Unsurpassed One, Tamer of Beings, Teacher of Gods and Humans, Buddha, World-Honored One—the Illuminating Buddha of the Jeweled Flower Merit Sea and Glazed Golden Mountain—I have planted roots of goodness in the past. Therefore, now, wherever I direct my thoughts, wherever I turn my gaze, wherever I go, I am able to bring boundless joy to hundreds of thousands of beings. Whether it be clothing, food, necessities for life, gold, silver, the seven treasures, genuine pearls, lapis lazuli, coral, amber, jade, cowrie shells—they shall lack nothing.
If there are those who can recite the sublime and profound *Sutra of Golden Light*, make offerings to all Buddhas and World-Honored Ones on my behalf, invoke my name three times, and offer incense; and after making offerings to the Buddhas, separately present incense, flowers, and various delicacies to me, scattering them in all directions—know that such a person will be able to gather wealth, treasures, and precious things. Because of this cause, the earth’s vitality will increase, the earth spirits and devas will all rejoice, the grains, sprouts, stems, branches, leaves, and fruits that are planted will flourish abundantly, and the tree spirits will be delighted, giving rise to immeasurable varieties of things. At that time, out of compassion for all beings, I will bestow upon them many necessities for life.
「世尊！於此北方，毘沙門天王有城名曰阿尼曼陀，其城有園名功德華光，於是園中有最勝園，名曰金幢七寶極妙，此即是我常止住處。若有欲得財寶增長，是人當於自所住處，應淨掃灑洗浴其身，著鮮白衣妙香塗身，為我至心三稱彼佛寶華琉璃世尊名號，禮拜供養燒香散華；亦當三稱金光明經至誠發願，別以香華種種美味，供施於我散灑諸方，爾時當說如是章句：
"World-Honored One! In the north, there is a city belonging to the Heavenly King Vaiśravaṇa called Animatā. In that city, there is a garden named Merit-Flower-Light, and within this garden lies a supreme grove called the Golden Banner, adorned with the seven precious substances of utmost splendor. This is where I constantly dwell.
If anyone wishes for the increase of wealth and treasures, that person should, in their own dwelling place, thoroughly clean and sweep, bathe their body, put on fresh white garments, and anoint themselves with fine fragrances. With utmost sincerity, they should invoke the name of the Buddha Ratna-puṣpa-vaidūrya, the World-Honored One, three times, and make offerings of worship, incense, and scattered flowers. They should also invoke the *Suvarna-prabhāsa Sūtra* three times and make sincere vows. Additionally, they should offer various fragrances, flowers, and delicious foods to me, scattering them in all directions. At that time, they should recite this verse:
「波利富樓那遮利三曼陀達舍尼羅佉摩訶毘呵羅伽帝 三曼陀毘陀那伽帝摩訶迦梨波帝 波婆禰薩婆哆㖃三曼陀脩鉢梨富隷 阿夜那達摩帝 摩訶毘鼓畢帝 摩訶彌勒簸僧祇帝 醯帝簁三博祇悕帝 三曼陀阿咃 阿㝹婆羅尼
Polifu Lou Na Zhe Li San Man Tuo Da She Ni Luo Qa Mo He Pi He Luo Qa Di San Man Tuo Pi Tuo Na Qa Di Mo He Jia Li Bo Di Bo Po Ni Sa Po Duo Hou San Man Tuo Xiu Bo Li Fu Li A Ye Na Da Mo Di Mo He Pi Gu Bi Di Mo He Mi Le Bo Seng Qi Di Xi Di Xi San Bo Qi Xi Di San Man Tuo A Tuo A Nou Po Luo Ni
「是灌頂章句，必定吉祥真實不虛。等行眾生及中善根，應當受持讀誦通利，七日七夜受持八戒，朝暮淨心，香華供養十方諸佛，常為己身及諸眾生，迴向具足阿耨多羅三藐三菩提，作是誓願：『令我所求皆得吉祥。』自於所居房舍屋宅淨潔掃除。若自住處、若阿蘭若處，以香泥塗地、燒微妙香、敷淨好座，以種種華香布散其地以待於我；我於爾時如一念頃，入其室宅即坐其座，從此日夜令此所居，若村邑、若僧坊、若露地，無所乏少，若錢若金銀若珍寶、若牛羊若穀米，一切所須即得具足悉受快樂。若能以己所作善根最勝之分迴與我者，我當終身不遠其人，於所住處至心護念，隨其所求令得成就。
This is the consecrated mantra, certain to bring auspiciousness and true blessings without fail. All beings who practice equally and those of moderate virtuous roots should receive, uphold, recite, and master it. For seven days and seven nights, observe the eight precepts, purify the mind morning and evening, and offer incense and flowers in worship to the Buddhas of the ten directions. Always dedicate the merit for oneself and all beings toward the complete attainment of Supreme Perfect Enlightenment, making this vow: "May all that I seek be fulfilled with auspiciousness."
Purify and sweep clean your own dwelling, house, or room. Whether in your own residence or in a secluded place, anoint the ground with fragrant clay, burn subtle incense, and spread clean, fine seats. Scatter the ground with various flowers and incense in preparation for me. At that time, in the space of a single thought, I will enter your dwelling and take my seat. From that day and night onward, I will ensure that wherever you reside—whether in a village, a monastic compound, or an open area—you will lack nothing. Whether money, gold, silver, jewels, cattle, sheep, grain, or rice, all that you require will be fully provided, and you will experience complete happiness.
If you can dedicate the supreme portion of the virtuous roots you have cultivated to me, I will never depart from you for the rest of your life. In your dwelling place, I will wholeheartedly guard and protect you, granting fulfillment according to your aspirations.
「應當至心禮如是等諸佛世尊，其名曰：寶勝如來、無垢熾寶光明王相如來、金焰光明如來、金百光明照藏如來、金山寶蓋如來、金華焰光相如來、大炬如來、寶相如來；亦應敬禮：信相菩薩、金光明菩薩、金藏菩薩、常悲菩薩、法上菩薩；亦應敬禮：東方阿閦如來、南方寶相如來、西方無量壽佛、北方微妙聲佛。」
You should wholeheartedly pay homage to these Buddhas and World-Honored Ones, whose names are:
Treasure Victory Tathagata, Stainless Blazing Jewel Light King Tathagata, Golden Flame Light Tathagata, Golden Hundred Lights Illuminating Treasury Tathagata, Golden Mountain Jewel Canopy Tathagata, Golden Flower Flame Light Tathagata, Great Torch Tathagata, Jewel Appearance Tathagata.
You should also respectfully honor these Bodhisattvas:
Faithful Appearance Bodhisattva, Golden Light Bodhisattva, Golden Treasury Bodhisattva, Constant Compassion Bodhisattva, Dharma Supreme Bodhisattva.
You should also pay homage to:
Akshobhya Tathagata of the East, Jewel Appearance Tathagata of the South, Amitayus Buddha of the West, Subtle Sound Buddha of the North.