藥師琉璃光七佛本願功德經卷上
The Sutra of the Merits and Original Vows of the Seven Medicine Buddhas of Lapis Lazuli Radiance, Volume One
大唐三藏沙門義淨於佛光內寺譯
Translated by the Tang Dynasty Tripitaka Master Yijing at the Foguang Inner Temple
如是我聞：
This is what I heard:
一時，薄伽梵遊化諸國，至廣嚴城，在樂音樹下，與大苾芻眾八千人俱，菩薩摩訶薩三萬六千，其名曰：曼殊室利菩薩、觀自在菩薩、慈氏菩薩、善現菩薩、大慧菩薩、明慧菩薩、山峯菩薩、辯峯菩薩、持妙高峯菩薩、不空超越菩薩、微妙音菩薩、常思惟菩薩、執金剛菩薩，如是等諸大菩薩而為上首，及諸國王、大臣、婆羅門、居士、天龍八部，人、非人等，無量大眾恭敬圍遶，而為說法，初、中、後善，文義巧妙，純一圓滿，清淨鮮白，梵行之相，示教利喜，皆令具足微妙行願，趣大菩提。
Once, the Bhagavān, while traveling and teaching in various lands, arrived at the city of Vaiśālī. He was seated beneath the Music Tree, accompanied by a great assembly of eight thousand bhikṣus, and thirty-six thousand great bodhisattvas. Their names were: Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva, Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, Maitreya Bodhisattva, Subhūti Bodhisattva, Mahāmati Bodhisattva, Prabhāmati Bodhisattva, Giriśikharadhara Bodhisattva, Vādaśikharadhara Bodhisattva, Merudhvajadhara Bodhisattva, Anuttaravyūha Bodhisattva, Gambhīrasvararāja Bodhisattva, Nityacintā Bodhisattva, Vajrapāṇi Bodhisattva, and others like them, who served as the foremost leaders. Also present were kings, ministers, brahmins, householders, and the eight kinds of celestial beings, dragons, and spirits, along with humans, non-humans, and an immeasurable multitude. They all gathered respectfully around him to listen to the Dharma.
He taught them with words that were excellent in the beginning, excellent in the middle, and excellent in the end. The meaning was profound and skillful, utterly pure, complete, flawless, and radiant—the very mark of the holy life. He instructed, inspired, and gladdened them, enabling them all to perfect the subtle practices and vows, and to advance toward great enlightenment.
爾時，曼殊室利法王子菩薩摩訶薩，承佛威神，從座而起，偏袒右肩，右膝著地，合掌恭敬，而白佛言：「世尊！今有無量人天大眾，為聽法故，皆已雲集。惟佛世尊，從初發意，乃至於今，所有無量塵沙數劫諸佛剎土，無不知見。願為我等及未來世像法眾生，慈悲演說諸佛名號、本願功德、國土莊嚴、善巧方便差別之相，令諸聞者，業障消除，乃至菩提，得不退轉。」
At that time, the Dharma Prince Bodhisattva Manjushri, empowered by the Buddha's majestic spiritual force, rose from his seat. He bared his right shoulder, placed his right knee on the ground, and with palms joined respectfully, addressed the Buddha, saying:
"World-Honored One! Presently, an immeasurable assembly of heavenly beings and humans has gathered like clouds, all for the purpose of hearing the Dharma. Only you, Buddha, World-Honored One, from the initial arising of your resolve until now, throughout countless dust-grain kalpas and the lands of all Buddhas, have omniscient vision. We beseech you, out of compassion, to expound for us and for sentient beings in the future age of the semblance Dharma: the names of the Buddhas, their original vows and merits, the adornments of their pure lands, and the distinctions in their skillful means. May those who hear this have their karmic obstacles eradicated and attain non-retrogression, even up to the attainment of Enlightenment."
爾時，世尊讚曼殊室利菩薩言：「善哉！善哉！曼殊室利！汝以大悲愍念無量業障有情，種種疾病、憂悲苦惱，得安樂故，勸請我說諸佛名號、本願功德、國土莊嚴。此由如來威神之力，令發斯問。汝今諦聽，極善思惟，當為汝說。」
At that time, the World-Honored One praised the Bodhisattva Manjushri, saying: "Excellent, excellent, Manjushri! Out of great compassion, you have taken pity on sentient beings burdened by countless karmic obstacles—afflicted by various illnesses, sorrows, and sufferings—and, wishing them to attain peace and happiness, you have urged me to speak of the names, original vows, merits, and the majestic adornments of the buddhas’ pure lands. This question arises through the power of the Tathagata’s majestic spiritual force. Now listen attentively and reflect deeply, for I shall explain it to you."
曼殊室利言：「惟願為說，我等樂聞。」
Manjushri said: "Please, tell us. We are eager to listen."
佛告曼殊室利：「東方去此，過四弶伽河沙佛土，有世界名曰無勝，佛號善名稱吉祥王如來、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，有無量億眾，不退菩薩之所圍遶，安住七寶勝妙莊嚴師子之座，現在說法。曼殊室利！彼佛國土清淨嚴飾，縱廣正等百千踰繕那，以贍部金而為其地，平正柔軟，氣如天香；無諸惡趣及女人名，亦無瓦礫、沙石、棘刺；寶樹行列，花果滋繁；多有浴池，皆以金銀、真珠、雜寶而為砌飾。曼殊室利！彼國菩薩皆於七寶蓮花化生。是故，淨信善男子、善女人，皆當願生彼佛國土。
The Buddha addressed Manjushri, saying, "To the east of here, beyond four Ganges rivers' worth of sand-grain Buddha-lands, there exists a world called 'Unsurpassed.' In that world dwells the Buddha named 'King of Auspicious Renown,' the Tathagata, the Arhat, the Perfectly Enlightened One, endowed with wisdom and conduct, the Well-Gone One, the Knower of the World, the Unsurpassed Being, the Tamer of Men, the Teacher of Gods and Humans, the Buddha, the World-Honored One. He is surrounded by an immeasurable multitude of billions of Bodhisattvas who do not regress, abiding upon a lion throne adorned with the seven precious substances, supreme and wondrous. He is presently teaching the Dharma.
Manjushri, that Buddha-land is pure and beautifully adorned. Its length and breadth are equal, spanning hundreds of thousands of yojanas. Its ground is made of Jambu River gold, level, smooth, and soft, with a fragrance like heavenly incense. There are no evil realms, nor even the name 'woman.' There is no rubble, sand, stones, or thorns. Precious trees stand in rows, their flowers and fruits abundant. There are many bathing pools, all inlaid and decorated with gold, silver, pearls, and various jewels.
Manjushri, the Bodhisattvas of that land are all born transformed upon lotuses of the seven precious substances. Therefore, all faithful and virtuous men and women should aspire to be reborn in that Buddha-land."
「曼殊室利！彼佛如來、應、正等覺，從初發心行菩薩道時，發八大願。云何為八？
Manjushri! That Buddha, the Tathagata, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, from the very moment he first resolved to follow the Bodhisattva path, made eight great vows. What are these eight?
「第一大願：願我來世得無上菩提時，若有眾生，為諸病苦逼切其身，熱病、諸瘧、蠱道、厭魅、起屍鬼等之所惱害；若能至心稱我名者，由是力故，所有病苦悉皆消滅，乃至證得無上菩提。
**The First Great Vow:** When I attain supreme enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings whose bodies are afflicted and tormented by all manner of sickness and suffering—such as fevers, malaria, poisonings, evil spells, or attacks by corpse-rising ghosts—and if they can single-mindedly call upon my name, then by this power, all their sickness and suffering will be entirely eradicated, and they will ultimately attain supreme enlightenment.
「第二大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，盲聾、瘖瘂、白癩、瘨狂，眾病所困；若能至心稱我名者，由是力故，諸根具足，眾病消滅，乃至菩提。
"Second Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, may any being who is blind, deaf, mute, afflicted with leprosy, madness, or tormented by various illnesses—if they sincerely call upon my name—through this power, be made whole in all their faculties, their illnesses eradicated, all the way to Enlightenment."
「第三大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，為貪、瞋、癡之所纏逼，造無間罪及諸惡行，誹謗正法，不修眾善，當墮地獄，受諸苦痛；若能至心稱我名者，由是力故，令無間罪及諸業障，悉皆消滅，無有眾生墮惡趣者，常受人天殊勝安樂，乃至菩提。
"Third Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings entangled and driven by greed, hatred, and ignorance, committing heinous crimes and all manner of evil deeds, slandering the true Dharma, and failing to cultivate virtuous acts—they are destined to fall into hell and suffer all manner of agonies. Yet, if they can sincerely call upon my name, through this power, their heinous crimes and all karmic obstacles will be completely eradicated. No being will fall into the evil realms; they will constantly enjoy the supreme peace and happiness of humans and gods, all the way to Enlightenment."
「第四大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，少乏衣食、瓔珞、臥具、財貨、珍寶、香花、伎樂；若能至心稱我名者，由是力故，所乏資生皆得充足，乃至菩提。
"The Fourth Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings who lack clothing, food, adornments, bedding, wealth, treasures, fragrant flowers, or music, and if they can sincerely recite my name, through this power, all their material needs will be fully met, even until they attain Enlightenment."
「第五大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，或被枷鎖繫縛其身，及以鞭撻，受諸苦惱；若能至心稱我名者，由是力故，所有苦楚皆得解脫，乃至菩提。
"Fifth Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings who are bound by chains, shackled, or whipped, suffering all manner of torment—if they can wholeheartedly call upon my name, then by the power of this vow, all their suffering shall be released, leading them all the way to Enlightenment."
「第六大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，於險難處，為諸惡獸，熊羆、師子、虎豹、豺狼、蚖蛇、蝮蠍之所侵惱，欲斷其命，發聲大叫，受大苦時；若能至心稱我名者，由是力故，所有恐怖皆得解脫，諸惡獸等悉起慈心，常得安樂，乃至菩提。
The Sixth Great Vow: May I, upon attaining Enlightenment in a future life, bring liberation to all beings who find themselves in perilous places, tormented by fierce beasts—bears, lions, tigers, leopards, wolves, vipers, and scorpions—seeking to take their lives. When they cry out in terror, suffering immense pain, if they can wholeheartedly call upon my name, then by the power of this vow, all their fear will be dispelled. These vicious creatures will awaken to compassion, and those in distress will find lasting peace and safety, all the way to the attainment of Enlightenment.
「第七大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，鬪諍言訟，因生憂惱；若能至心稱我名者，由是力故，鬪訟解散，慈心相向，乃至菩提。
"Seventh Great Vow: May I, upon attaining Enlightenment in a future life, enable all beings who suffer from disputes, arguments, and the resulting distress—if they wholeheartedly call upon my name—to be freed from contention and discord through this power, so they may face each other with compassion, all the way to Enlightenment."
「第八大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，入於江海，遭大惡風吹其船舫，無有洲渚而作歸依，極生憂怖；若能至心稱我名者，由是力故，皆得隨心，至安隱處，受諸快樂，乃至菩提。
"The Eighth Great Vow: May I, upon attaining Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings who venture upon rivers and seas, encounter fierce gales that batter their ships, with no islands or shores to take refuge in, and are filled with extreme anxiety and terror—if they can wholeheartedly call upon my name, then through the power of this vow, may they all reach a place of safety according to their wishes, experience all manner of joy and ease, and continue thus until they attain Enlightenment."
「曼殊室利！是謂彼佛、如來、應、正等覺，行菩薩道時，所發八種微妙大願。又彼世尊，從初發心，常以定力成就眾生、供養諸佛、嚴淨佛土，菩薩眷屬悉皆圓滿。此之福德，不可思議，一切聲聞及諸獨覺，縱經多劫，說不能盡，唯除如來、補處菩薩。曼殊室利！若有淨信男子、女人，若王、大臣、長者、居士，心悕福德，斷諸煩惱，稱彼佛名，讀斯經典，於彼如來至心尊重，恭敬供養，所有一切罪惡業障及諸病苦，悉皆消滅，諸有願求，無不隨意，得不退轉，乃至菩提。
"Manjushri! These are the eight subtle and profound great vows that Buddha, the Tathagata, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, made while practicing the Bodhisattva path. Moreover, from the very beginning of his resolve, that World-Honored One has constantly used the power of meditation to help all beings, make offerings to all Buddhas, purify Buddha lands, and perfectly fulfill the assembly of Bodhisattva companions. The merit and virtue of this are inconceivable; even if all the Shravakas and Pratyekabuddhas spent many eons trying to describe it, they could not exhaust it—only a Tathagata or a Bodhisattva who is one lifetime away from Buddhahood could do so.
Manjushri! If any man or woman with pure faith, whether a king, minister, elder, or householder, sincerely seeks merit and virtue, wishes to cut off all afflictions, recites that Buddha’s name, reads this sutra, and with utmost sincerity respects, reveres, and makes offerings to that Tathagata, then all their evil karma, obstacles, and sicknesses will be completely eradicated. All their wishes and aspirations will be fulfilled, they will attain non-retrogression, and ultimately reach enlightenment."
「復次，曼殊室利！東方去此，過五殑伽河沙佛土，有世界名曰妙寶，佛號寶月智嚴光音自在王如來、應、正等覺，有無量億菩薩圍繞，現在說法，皆演大乘微妙深義。
Furthermore, Manjushri, to the east of this world, beyond five Ganges rivers' worth of sand-grain buddha-lands, there exists a world called Wondrous Jewel. Its buddha is named Jewel Moon, Wisdom-Severe, Light-Sound, Sovereign King Tathagata, Arhat, Perfectly Enlightened One. He is surrounded by immeasurable hundreds of millions of bodhisattvas and is presently teaching the Dharma, all expounding the profound and subtle meaning of the Great Vehicle.
「曼殊室利！彼佛如來，從初發心行菩薩道時，發八大願。云何為八？
Manjushri, when that Buddha Tathagata first set his mind on Enlightenment and began practicing the Bodhisattva Path, he made eight great vows. What are these eight?
「第一大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，為營農業及商賈事，令心擾亂，廢修菩提、殊勝善法，於生死中不能出離，各各備受無邊苦惱；若能至心稱我名者，由是力故，衣服、飲食、資生之具，金銀、珍寶，隨願充足，所有善根皆得增長，亦不捨離菩提之心，諸惡道苦咸蒙解脫，乃至菩提。
**First Great Vow:** When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings whose minds are disturbed by the work of farming or commerce, who abandon the practice of the supreme good Dharma of Enlightenment and cannot escape the cycle of birth and death, each one enduring boundless suffering—if they can single-mindedly recite my name, then by this power, their clothing, food, necessities of life, gold, silver, and precious jewels will be amply provided as they wish. All their roots of goodness will increase, they will not forsake the mind set on Enlightenment, the sufferings of all evil destinies will be relieved for them, all the way to attaining Enlightenment.
「第二大願：願我來世得菩提時，於十方界，所有眾生，若為寒熱、飢渴逼身，受大苦惱；若能至心稱我名者，由是力故，先世罪業悉皆消滅，捨諸苦惱，受人天樂，乃至菩提。
"The Second Great Vow: May I, when I attain Enlightenment in a future life, for all beings throughout the ten directions—if they are tormented by cold or heat, hunger or thirst, suffering immense agony—if they can wholeheartedly call upon my name, then through this power, their past misdeeds and karmic obstacles will all be eradicated. They will be freed from all sufferings and torments, and enjoy the bliss of humans and heavenly beings, all the way until they achieve Enlightenment."
「第三大願：願我來世得菩提時，於十方界，若有女人，貪婬煩惱常覆其心，相續有娠，深可厭惡，臨當產時，受大苦惱；若我名字暫經其耳，或復稱念，由是力故，眾苦皆除，捨此身已，常為男子，乃至菩提。
"My third great vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, throughout the worlds in the ten directions, if there are women whose minds are constantly clouded by lustful desires and attachments, who endure the continuous burden of pregnancy—a state deeply distressing and wearisome—and who, at the time of childbirth, undergo immense suffering and anguish; if my name merely passes through their ears, or if they recite it, then by this power, all their sufferings shall be dispelled. After leaving this body, they shall always be reborn as men, until they attain Enlightenment."
「第四大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，或與父母、兄弟、姊妹、妻子、眷屬及諸親友，行險難處，為賊所侵，受諸苦惱；暫聞我名，或復稱念，由是力故，解脫眾難，乃至菩提。
"Fourth Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings who, along with their parents, siblings, spouse, family, or close friends, travel through dangerous places and are attacked by bandits, suffering all kinds of torment—if they merely hear my name or call upon it, through this power, may they be freed from all perils, all the way to Enlightenment."
「第五大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，行於闇夜，作諸事業，被惡鬼神之所惱亂，極生憂苦；暫聞我名，或復稱念，由是力故，從闇遇明，諸惡鬼神起慈悲意，乃至菩提。
The Fifth Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings who, while walking in the dark of night, go about their tasks and are harassed and tormented by evil spirits, falling into deep distress and suffering—should they but briefly hear my name, or even recite it, through this power they will pass from darkness into light. The evil spirits will give rise to a mind of compassion, and this will continue until they too reach Enlightenment.
「第六大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，行鄙惡事，不信三寶，智慧尠少，不修善法，根、力、覺、道、念、定、總持，皆不修習；若能至心稱我名者，由是力故，智慧漸增，三十七品悉皆修學，深信三寶，乃至菩提。
"Sixth Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings who engage in base and evil deeds, do not believe in the Three Jewels, have little wisdom, and do not cultivate wholesome practices—neglecting the faculties, powers, factors of enlightenment, the path, mindfulness, concentration, and retention—if they can wholeheartedly invoke my name, then through this power, their wisdom will gradually increase. They will fully cultivate the thirty-seven factors of enlightenment, deeply believe in the Three Jewels, and continue until they attain Enlightenment."
「第七大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，意樂鄙劣，於二乘道，修行而住，棄背無上勝妙菩提；若能至心稱我名者，捨二乘見，於無上覺得不退轉，乃至菩提。
"Seventh Great Vow: May I, when I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings whose minds delight in inferior paths, who practice and abide in the ways of the two vehicles, turning away from the supreme and wonderful Enlightenment—if they can wholeheartedly invoke my name, may they abandon the views of the two vehicles and attain irreversible progress toward supreme Enlightenment, all the way to full Awakening."
「第八大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，見劫將盡，火欲起時，生大憂怖，苦惱悲泣，由彼前身惡業力故，受斯眾苦，無所歸依；若能至心稱我名者，所有憂苦悉皆消滅，受清涼樂，從此命終，於我佛土蓮華化生，常修善法，乃至菩提。
The Eighth Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings who, seeing the kalpa about to end and the fires about to arise, are filled with great dread and terror, suffering and weeping in anguish—and who, due to the power of evil karma from their past lives, endure all these sufferings with no refuge to turn to—if they can wholeheartedly recite my name, then all their dread and suffering will vanish. They will experience a bliss of cool tranquility, and when their lives end, they will be reborn by lotus transformation in my Buddha-land. There they will constantly cultivate wholesome dharmas until they attain Enlightenment.
「曼殊室利！是為彼佛、如來、應、正等覺，行菩薩道時，所發八種微妙大願。又彼如來所居佛土，廣博嚴淨，地平如掌；天妙香樹而為行列，天花遍覆，天樂常鳴，天妙鈴鐸隨處懸布，天寶莊嚴師子之座，天寶砌飾諸妙浴池；其地柔軟，無諸瓦礫，亦無女人及諸煩惱，皆是不退諸菩薩眾，蓮花化生；若起念時，飲食、衣服及諸資具隨意現前，是故名為妙寶世界。
Manjushri, these are the eight subtle and profound great vows made by that Buddha, the Tathagata, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, when he was practicing the Bodhisattva path. Moreover, the Buddha-land where that Tathagata dwells is vast, majestic, and pure, with ground as level as the palm of a hand. Celestial fragrant trees stand in orderly rows, divine flowers cover the earth everywhere, heavenly music constantly plays, exquisite celestial bells and chimes hang all around, and lion thrones are adorned with celestial jewels. There are wondrous bathing pools decorated with celestial gemstones. The ground is soft, without any tiles or gravel. There are no women there, nor any afflictions. All are irreversible Bodhisattvas, born from lotus flowers. When a thought arises, food, drink, clothing, and all necessities appear according to their wish. Therefore, it is called the World of Wondrous Jewels.
「曼殊室利！若有淨信男子、女人、國王、王子、大臣、輔相、中宮、婇女，晝夜六時，慇重至心，恭敬供養彼佛世尊，及稱名號，并造形像，香花、音樂、燒香、末香、塗香而為奉獻，清淨嚴潔，於七日中，持八戒齋，於諸眾生起慈悲意，願生彼土；彼佛世尊及諸菩薩，護念是人，一切罪業悉皆消滅，無上菩提得不退轉，於貪、恚、癡漸得微薄，無諸病苦，增益壽命，隨有悕求，悉皆如意，鬪諍怨家咸生歡喜，捨此身已，往彼剎土，蓮花化生，當生之時，念、定、總持，悉皆明了。曼殊室利！如是當知，彼佛名號無量功德，若得聞者，所願皆成。
Manjushri! If there are men and women of pure faith—kings, princes, ministers, high officials, palace ladies, or attendants—who, during the six periods of day and night, earnestly and sincerely revere and make offerings to that Buddha, the World-Honored One, and recite his name, and who also create images of him, offering fragrant flowers, music, incense, powdered incense, and anointing incense as a pure and solemn tribute; who, for seven days, uphold the eight precepts of abstinence and cultivate a mind of compassion toward all beings, aspiring to be reborn in that land—then that Buddha, the World-Honored One, and all the bodhisattvas will protect and remember such people. All their karmic offenses will be completely eradicated, and they will attain irreversible progress toward supreme enlightenment. Their greed, anger, and delusion will gradually diminish; they will be free from illness and suffering, their lifespan will increase, and whatever they seek will be fulfilled. Those who quarrel or bear enmity will instead give rise to joy. After leaving this body, they will be reborn in that pure land, emerging from lotus flowers. At the moment of birth, mindfulness, concentration, and retention of the teachings will all be fully clear to them. Manjushri! You should understand this: the name of that Buddha possesses immeasurable merit and virtue. Those who hear it will have all their wishes fulfilled.
「復次，曼殊室利！東方去此，過六殑伽河沙佛土，有世界名曰圓滿香積，佛號金色寶光妙行成就如來、應、正等覺，有無量億萬菩薩圍遶，現在說法。
Furthermore, Manjushri, to the east of here, beyond six Ganges rivers of sand-like Buddha lands, there exists a world called Perfect Fragrance Accumulation. There resides the Buddha named Golden-Colored Treasure Light, Wondrous Practice Accomplished Tathagata, Worthy of Offerings, Perfectly Enlightened One. He is surrounded by countless hundreds of millions of Bodhisattvas and is presently teaching the Dharma.
「曼殊室利！彼佛如來，從初發心行菩薩道時，發四大願。云何為四？
Manjushri! When that Buddha Tathagata first resolved to practice the Bodhisattva Path, he made four great vows. What are these four?
「第一大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，造作種種屠害之業，斷諸生命，由斯惡業，受地獄苦，設得為人，短壽多病，或遭水火、刀毒所傷，當受死苦；若聞我名，至心稱念，由是力故，所有惡業悉皆消滅，無病、長壽、不遭橫死，乃至菩提。
"First Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings who commit various acts of slaughter and harm, taking the lives of others, and because of these evil deeds suffer the torments of hell, or are reborn as humans with short lives and many illnesses, or meet death by water, fire, blade, or poison—if they hear my name and sincerely recite it, then through this power, all their evil deeds will be completely eradicated. They will be free from illness, enjoy long life, avoid untimely death, and ultimately attain Enlightenment."
「第二大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，作諸惡業，盜他財物，當墮惡趣，設得為人，生貧窮家，乏少衣食，常受諸苦；若聞我名，至心稱念，由是力故，所有惡業悉皆消滅，衣服、飲食無所乏少，乃至菩提。
"Second Great Vow: May I, upon attaining Enlightenment in a future life, be such that if there are beings who commit various evil deeds, steal the wealth and possessions of others, and are thus destined to fall into the miserable realms, or even if they are reborn as humans, they are born into impoverished families, lacking clothing and food, constantly enduring all kinds of suffering—if they hear my name and sincerely recite it, then through the power of this vow, all their evil karma will be completely eradicated. They will lack nothing in clothing and food, and they will ultimately attain Enlightenment."
「第三大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，更相凌慢，共為讐隙；若聞我名，至心稱念，由是力故，各起慈心，猶如父母，乃至菩提。
The Third Great Vow: May I, upon attaining Enlightenment in a future life, enable all beings who harbor mutual contempt and enmity toward one another—should they hear my name and sincerely recite it—to be empowered thereby to cultivate compassion for each other, as tender as that of parents for their children, all the way to the attainment of Enlightenment.
「第四大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，貪欲、瞋恚、愚癡所纏，若出家在家男女七眾，毀犯如來所制學處，造諸惡業，當墮地獄，受諸苦報；若聞我名，至心稱念，由是力故，所有惡業悉皆消滅，斷諸煩惱，敬奉尸羅，於身、語、心，善能防護，永不退轉，乃至菩提。
Fourth Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings entangled by greed, hatred, and delusion—whether among the sevenfold assembly of monks, nuns, or lay followers—who violate the precepts established by the Tathāgata, commit evil deeds, and are thus destined to fall into hell and suffer its torments; if they hear my name, sincerely recite it, then through this power, all their evil deeds will be completely eradicated, their afflictions severed. They will reverently uphold the precepts, skillfully guarding their body, speech, and mind, never regressing, all the way to Enlightenment.
「曼殊室利！是為彼佛、如來、應、正等覺，行菩薩道時，所發四種微妙大願。曼殊室利！又彼如來所居佛土，廣博嚴淨，地平如掌，皆以寶成；常有香氣，如妙栴檀，復以香樹而為行列，天妙珠瓔、摩尼等寶處處垂下；多有浴池，天寶嚴飾，香水盈滿，眾德皆具，於其四邊，懸妙繒綵；街衢八道，隨處莊嚴；所有眾生，無諸煩惱及憂悲苦，亦無女人，多是住地諸菩薩眾；勝妙音樂，不鼓自鳴，演說大乘微妙深法，若有眾生聞此音者，得不退轉無上菩提。
"Manjushri! These are the four subtle and profound great vows that Buddha, the Tathagata, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, made when he was practicing the Bodhisattva path.
Manjushri! Moreover, the Buddha-land where that Tathagata resides is vast, magnificent, and pure. The ground is as level as the palm of a hand, all made of precious substances. A constant fragrance, like fine sandalwood, fills the air, and fragrant trees stand in rows. Celestial jewels, pearl necklaces, mani gems, and other treasures hang everywhere. There are many bathing pools, adorned with heavenly treasures, filled with fragrant water, complete with all virtues, and exquisite silken banners are hung all around. The streets and avenues are beautifully adorned in every direction. All beings there are free from afflictions, sorrows, and suffering. There are no women; most are Bodhisattvas abiding on the stages of realization. Sublime music plays spontaneously without being struck, proclaiming the subtle and profound Dharma of the Great Vehicle. Any being who hears this sound will attain irreversible, unsurpassed enlightenment."
「曼殊室利！彼佛如來由昔願力，善巧方便成就佛土，圓滿莊嚴，坐菩提座，作如是念：『於未來世，若有眾生，為貪、瞋、癡之所纏繞，眾病所逼，怨家得便，或時橫死，復由惡業，墮地獄中，受大劇苦。』彼佛見此苦惱眾生，為除業障，說此神呪，令彼受持，於現世中得大利益，遠離眾苦，住菩提故。即說呪曰：
"Manjushri! That Buddha, the Tathagata, through the power of his past vows and skillful means, perfected his Buddha-land, complete and adorned. Seated upon the Bodhi-throne, he thought thus: 'In future ages, if there are beings entangled by greed, anger, and delusion, oppressed by many illnesses, harmed by enemies, or meeting untimely death; or if, due to evil karma, they fall into hell and endure intense suffering—'
That Buddha, seeing these afflicted beings, spoke this divine mantra to remove their karmic obstacles, so that by receiving and upholding it, they may gain great benefit in this present life, be far removed from all sufferings, and abide in Bodhi." Then he spoke the mantra:
「『呾姪他悉𬀹悉𬀹蘇悉𬀹謨折儞木剎儞 目帝毘目帝 菴末麗毘末麗 忙揭例呬㘓若揭鞞曷喇呾娜 揭鞞 薩婆頞他娑但儞 鉢囉摩頞他 娑但儞末捺細 莫訶末捺細 頞步帝頞室步帝 毘多婆曳蘇跋泥(去)跋囉蚶摩 瞿俠佉跋囉蚶摩柱俠帝 薩婆頞剃數 阿鉢囉匝帝薩跋呾囉 阿鉢𭈗底𠿒帝 折覩殺 瑟㮹勃陀俱胝 婆俠帝納摩娑婆 呾他揭多喃 莎訶』」
"Tadyatha: Siddhe Siddhe Susiddhe Modzani Motsani Mudite Vimudite Amale Vimale Mangale Hiranayagarbhe Haratana Garbhe Sarva-artha-sadhani Pramartha-sadhani Mantasi Maha-mantasi Abhute Abhisambhute Vidyavati Subhani Varahana Guhyaka Varahana Chudite Sarva-arthanubhute Apraptate Savatara Apraptati Chetu-sat Sapta-buddha-koti-bhavate Namah Sarva Tathagatanam Svaha."
爾時，世尊說此大力大明呪時，眾中所有諸大菩薩、四大天王、釋梵王等讚言：「善哉！善哉！大悲世尊！能說如是過去如來大力神呪，為欲饒益無量眾生，竭煩惱海，登涅槃岸，除去疾病，所願皆滿。」
At that time, after the World-Honored One had spoken this great and powerful mantra, all the great bodhisattvas, the Four Heavenly Kings, Indra, Brahma, and others present praised him, saying: "Excellent, excellent! O Compassionate World-Honored One! You have spoken this great and powerful divine mantra of the past Tathagatas, to bring benefit to countless beings, to dry up the ocean of afflictions, to lead them to the shore of Nirvana, to remove all illnesses, and to fulfill all their aspirations."
佛告大眾：「若有淨信男子、女人、國王、王子、大臣、輔相、中宮、婇女，情悕福德，於此神呪起敬信心，若讀、若誦、若為他人演說其義，於諸含識起大悲心，晝夜六時，香華燈燭，殷重供養，清淨澡浴，持八戒齋，至誠念誦，所有極重無邊業障，悉皆消滅，於現身中離諸煩惱，命欲終時諸佛護念，即於彼國蓮花化生。
The Buddha addressed the assembly, saying: "If any man or woman of pure faith—be they a king, a prince, a minister, a high official, a palace attendant, or a court lady—aspires to merit and virtue, and with reverent faith turns to this divine mantra, whether they read it, recite it, or explain its meaning to others, and with great compassion toward all sentient beings, six times a day make offerings of incense, flowers, lamps, and candles with sincere devotion, bathe in purity, uphold the eight precepts, and recite with utmost sincerity, then all their heaviest and boundless karmic obstacles will be completely eradicated. In this very life, they will be free from all afflictions. When their life approaches its end, they will be protected and remembered by the Buddhas, and they will be reborn by lotus transformation in that Buddha's pure land."
「復次，曼殊室利！東方去此，過七殑伽河沙佛土，有世界名曰無憂，佛號無憂最勝吉祥如來、應、正等覺，今現在彼，為眾說法。又彼如來所居佛土，廣博嚴淨，地平如掌，皆以寶成，細滑柔軟，常有香氣；無憂苦聲，離諸煩惱，亦無惡趣及女人名；處處皆有金砌浴池，香水盈滿；寶樹行列，花果滋茂；勝妙音樂，不鼓自鳴，譬如西方極樂世界無量壽國功德莊嚴。
Furthermore, Manjushri! To the east of here, beyond seven Ganges rivers' worth of sand-grain Buddha lands, there exists a world called 'Free from Sorrow.' In that world dwells the Buddha named 'Tathagata, Worthy One, Perfectly Enlightened, Most Auspicious and Supreme Free from Sorrow,' who is presently teaching the Dharma to the assembly. The Buddha land where that Tathagata resides is vast, majestic, and pure. Its ground is level as the palm of a hand, entirely formed of precious substances, fine, smooth, and soft, constantly filled with fragrant scents. There are no sounds of sorrow or suffering, all afflictions are absent, and there are neither evil realms nor even the name 'woman.' Everywhere there are bathing pools lined with gold, brimming with fragrant waters. Precious trees stand in rows, their flowers and fruits lush and abundant. Sublime music resounds spontaneously, without being played—just like the meritorious adornments of the Land of Immeasurable Life in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss.
「曼殊室利！彼佛世尊行菩薩道時，發四大願。云何為四？
Manjushri! When that Buddha, the World-Honored One, was practicing the Bodhisattva path, he made four great vows. What are these four?
「第一大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，常為憂苦之所纏逼；若聞我名，至心稱念，由是力故，所有憂悲及諸苦惱，悉皆消滅，長壽安隱，乃至菩提。
First Great Vow: May I, upon attaining Enlightenment in a future life, bring relief to all beings constantly bound by sorrow and suffering. Should any hear my name and sincerely recite it, through this power, may all their grief, sorrow, and afflictions be dispelled, granting them long life, peace, and security, leading them all the way to Enlightenment.
「第二大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，造諸惡業，生在無間黑闇之處，大地獄中受諸苦惱；由彼前身聞我名字，我於爾時，身出光明，照受苦者，由是力故，彼見光時，所有業障悉皆消滅，解脫眾苦，生人天中，隨意受樂，乃至菩提。
"The Second Great Vow: May I, in a future life when I attain Enlightenment, if there are beings who commit all kinds of evil deeds, are born in the pitch-black places of the Uninterrupted Hell, and suffer various torments in the great hells—because in their previous lives they heard my name, at that time, I will emit light from my body, illuminating those who suffer. By this power, when they see the light, all their karmic obstacles will be completely eradicated. They will be liberated from all sufferings, reborn among humans or gods, and enjoy happiness as they wish, all the way until they attain Enlightenment."
「第三大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，造諸惡業，殺盜邪婬，於其現身受刀杖苦，當墮惡趣，設得人身，短壽多病，生貧賤家，衣服飲食，悉皆乏少，常受寒熱、飢渴等苦，身無光色，所感眷屬，皆不賢良；若聞我名，至心稱念，由是力故，隨所願求，飲食、衣服悉皆充足，如彼諸天，身光可愛，得善眷屬，乃至菩提。
"Third Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings who commit all kinds of evil deeds—killing, stealing, sexual misconduct—and in their present existence suffer the pain of blades and clubs, who are destined to fall into evil realms, or who, even if they gain a human body, are short-lived and sickly, born into poor and lowly families, lacking clothes and food, constantly enduring the sufferings of cold and heat, hunger and thirst, their bodies without radiance or beauty, and whose families and companions are all unworthy and unkind—if they hear my name and sincerely recite it, through the power of this vow, all that they seek—food, clothing—will be fully provided, like the gods, their bodies radiant and lovely, they will gain good families and companions, all the way to Enlightenment."
「第四大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，常為藥叉諸惡鬼神之所嬈亂，奪其精氣，受諸苦惱；若聞我名，至心稱念，由是力故，諸藥叉等悉皆退散，各起慈心，解脫眾苦，乃至菩提。
Fourth Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings constantly tormented by yakshas and other malevolent spirits, who steal their vital energy and cause them to suffer all kinds of misery—should they hear my name and sincerely recite it, then by the power of this vow, all those yakshas and others will completely withdraw. They will each give rise to a compassionate heart, freeing beings from their suffering, all the way until they attain Enlightenment.
「曼殊室利！是為彼佛、如來、應、正等覺，所發四種微妙大願。若有眾生，聞彼佛名，晝夜六時，稱名禮敬，至心供養，於眾生處起慈悲心，業障消滅，解脫憂苦，無病長壽，得宿命智，於諸佛土，蓮花化生，常為諸天之所衛護。曼殊室利！稱彼佛名，能生如是無量福業，而彼佛土願力莊嚴、殊勝功德，聲聞、獨覺所不能知，唯除如來、應、正等覺。
Manjushri! These are the four subtle and profound great vows made by that Buddha, the Tathagata, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Enlightened One. If there are beings who hear that Buddha's name, and for the six periods of day and night recite his name, pay homage with reverence, and make offerings with sincere hearts, and who give rise to a mind of compassion toward all beings, then their karmic obstacles will be extinguished, they will be freed from sorrow and suffering, they will enjoy freedom from illness and long life, they will attain the wisdom of past lives, and in the Buddha-lands they will be born from lotus flowers, always guarded and protected by the heavenly beings. Manjushri! Reciting that Buddha's name can give rise to such immeasurable blessings and merits, and the adornments of that Buddha-land, its sublime virtues and supreme merits, are beyond the comprehension of Sravakas and Pratyekabuddhas—only the Tathagata, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Enlightened One can fully know them.
「復次，曼殊室利！東方去此，過八殑伽河沙佛土，有世界名曰法幢，佛號法海雷音如來、應、正等覺，今現說法。曼殊室利！彼佛世尊所居國土，清淨無穢，其地平正，頗梨所成，常有光明，香氣芬馥；以帝青寶而為城郭，有八街道砌以金銀，樓閣殿堂、飛甍戶牖、欄楯莊飾，皆眾寶成；天香寶樹隨處行列，於其枝上，挂以天繒，復有寶鈴處處垂下，微風吹動，出妙音聲，演暢無常、苦、空、無我，眾生聞者，捨離欲纏，習氣漸除，證甚深定；天妙香花，繽紛而下；於其四面，有八浴池，底布金沙，香水彌滿。曼殊室利！於彼佛土無諸惡趣，亦無女人，蓮花化生，無復煩惱。
"Furthermore, Manjushri! To the east from here, beyond eight Ganges rivers' worth of sand-grain Buddha lands, there is a world called the Banner of Dharma. The Buddha there is named the Tathagata Dharma-Ocean Thunder-Voice, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, who is presently teaching the Dharma. Manjushri! In that Buddha World-Honored One's land, it is pure and without defilement. The ground is level and even, made of crystal, constantly radiant, with fragrant aromas wafting pleasantly. The city walls are formed of lapis lazuli, with eight main avenues paved with gold and silver. The towers, pavilions, halls, and palaces—their soaring eaves, windows, and doors, along with the balustrades and ornamental railings—are all fashioned from various precious jewels. Celestial fragrant treasure trees stand in rows everywhere, and from their branches hang heavenly silks, with precious bells dangling all around. When a gentle breeze stirs, they emit wondrous sounds that eloquently proclaim impermanence, suffering, emptiness, and selflessness. Beings who hear these sounds abandon their entanglements of desire, gradually eliminate their habitual tendencies, and realize profound meditative concentration. Exquisite celestial flowers drift down in profusion. On all four sides, there are eight bathing pools, their bottoms strewn with golden sand, filled to overflowing with fragrant water. Manjushri! In that Buddha land, there are no evil destinies, nor are there women. Beings are born transformed from lotus flowers, free from afflictions."
「彼佛如來行菩薩道時，發四大願。云何為四？
When that Buddha was practicing the Bodhisattva path, he made four great vows. What were these four?
「第一大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，生邪見家，於佛、法、僧不生淨信，遠離無上菩提之心；若聞我名，至心稱念，由是力故，無明、邪慧日夜消滅，於三寶所深生正信，不復退轉，乃至菩提。
First Great Vow: In the life when I attain Enlightenment, if there are beings born into families holding wrong views, who lack pure faith in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, and who have turned away from the supreme aspiration for Enlightenment—should they hear my name and sincerely recite it, then through this power, their ignorance and distorted wisdom will day and night diminish and vanish. They will give rise to deep, correct faith in the Three Jewels, and this faith will never regress or falter, all the way until they attain Enlightenment.
「第二大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，生在邊地，由近惡友，造眾罪業，不修善品，三寶名字曾不經耳，命終之後墮三惡趣；彼諸眾生，暫聞我名者，由是力故，業障消除，遇善知識，不墮惡趣，乃至菩提。
Second Great Vow: May I, upon attaining Enlightenment in a future life, bring liberation to all beings born in remote lands, who keep company with harmful influences, commit many misdeeds, neglect virtuous practices, and have never even heard the names of the Three Jewels. When their lives end, they fall into the three lower realms. Yet if these beings hear my name even briefly, through this power, their karmic obstacles will be dispelled. They will meet wise and virtuous friends, avoid falling into the lower realms, and progress all the way to Enlightenment.
「第三大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，衣服、飲食、臥具、醫藥，資生所須，悉皆乏少，由此因緣，生大憂苦，為求覓故，造眾惡業；若聞我名，至心稱念，由是力故，有所乏少，隨念皆得，乃至菩提。
The Third Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings who lack the necessities of life—clothing, food, bedding, and medicine—and because of this condition, they fall into great distress and suffering, and in their search for these things, commit many evil deeds; if they hear my name and sincerely recite it, then through the power of this vow, whatever they lack will be provided according to their needs, all the way until they attain Enlightenment.
「第四大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，由先惡業，共相鬪諍，作不饒益，弓箭刀杖，互為傷損；若聞我名，至心稱念，由是力故，各起慈心，不相損害，不善之念尚自不生，況於前人欲斷其命？常行喜捨，乃至菩提。
"The Fourth Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings who, due to past negative karma, engage in conflict and harm, using bows, arrows, knives, and clubs to injure one another—if they hear my name and sincerely recite it, through this power, they will each give rise to a mind of compassion, cease harming one another, and not even conceive of ill will, much less seek to take another's life. They will constantly practice generosity and joy, all the way to Enlightenment."
「曼殊室利！是為彼佛、如來、應、正等覺，行菩薩道時，所發四種微妙大願。若有淨信男子、女人，聞彼佛名，至心禮敬、慇懃供養、受持念誦，業障消滅，得不退轉菩提之心，具宿命智，所生之處常得見佛，無病長壽，命終之後生彼國中，衣服、飲食、資生之具，隨念皆至，無所乏少。曼殊室利！彼佛世尊具足如是無量功德，是故眾生常當憶念，勿令忘失。
Manjushri! These are the four subtle and profound great vows that Buddha, the Tathagata, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, made while practicing the Bodhisattva path. If any man or woman with pure faith hears that Buddha's name, sincerely pays homage, diligently makes offerings, upholds and recites it, their karmic obstacles will be eliminated. They will attain the unwavering mind of Bodhi, gain the wisdom of past lives, and wherever they are reborn, they will always see the Buddha. They will be free from illness and enjoy long life. After death, they will be reborn in that Buddha's land, where clothing, food, and all necessities of life will appear as they wish, without any lack. Manjushri! That Buddha, the World-Honored One, possesses such immeasurable merits. Therefore, beings should always remember him and never forget.
「復次，曼殊室利！東方去此，過九殑伽河沙佛土，有世界名曰善住寶海，佛號法海勝慧遊戲神通如來、應、正等覺，現在說法。
"Furthermore, Manjushri, to the east of here, beyond nine Ganges rivers' worth of sand-grain Buddha lands, there exists a world called 'Well-Abiding Treasure Ocean.' In that world, there is a Buddha named 'Dharma Ocean Victorious Wisdom Playful Spiritual Prowess Tathagata, Arhat, Perfectly Enlightened One,' who is presently teaching the Dharma."
「曼殊室利！彼佛如來行菩薩道時，發四大願。云何為四？
Manjushri, when that Buddha was practicing the Bodhisattva path, he made four great vows. What are these four?
「第一大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，造眾惡業，種植耕耘，損諸生命，或復興易，欺誑他人，戰陣兵戈，常為殺害；若聞我名，至心稱念，由是力故，資生之具，不假營求，隨心滿足，常修眾善，乃至菩提。
**The First Great Vow:** In a future age, when I attain Enlightenment, if there are beings who have committed many evil deeds—such as those who farm and cultivate the land, harming many lives; or those who engage in trade and cheat others; or those who take up arms in war, constantly killing—if they hear my name and recite it with utmost sincerity, then through the power of this vow, they shall obtain the necessities of life without having to strive for them, their wishes shall be fulfilled, and they shall constantly cultivate all manner of good deeds, all the way to Enlightenment.
「第二大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，造十惡業，殺生等罪，由此因緣，當墮地獄；若聞我名，至心稱念，於十善道皆得成就，不墮惡趣，乃至菩提。
Second Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings who commit the ten evil deeds—such as killing—and because of these actions are destined to fall into hell, but upon hearing my name, sincerely recite it with all their heart, they will achieve all ten virtuous paths. They will not fall into evil realms, all the way until they attain Enlightenment.
「第三大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，不得自在，繫屬於他，或被禁繫，杻械枷鎖，鞭杖苦楚，乃至極刑；若聞我名，至心稱念，由是力故，所有厄難皆得解脫，乃至菩提。
"Third Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if there are beings who are not free, bound to others, or imprisoned, shackled, chained, tortured with whips and clubs, even facing execution—if they hear my name and sincerely recite it, through this power, all their hardships and calamities will be liberated, even unto Enlightenment."
「第四大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有眾生，造眾惡業，不信三寶，隨虛妄見，棄背正理，愛樂邪徒，謗毀佛經，言非聖說，外道典籍，恭敬受持，自作教人，俱生迷惑，當墮地獄，無有出期，設得為人，生八難處，遠離正道，盲無慧目；如是之人，若聞我名，至心稱念，由是力故，臨命終時，正念現前，解脫眾難，常生中國，受勝妙樂，乃至菩提。
"Fourth Great Vow: May I, upon attaining Enlightenment in a future life, encounter beings who have committed numerous evil deeds, who do not believe in the Three Jewels, who follow false views, turn away from the true Dharma, delight in misguided companions, slander the Buddhist scriptures, claiming they are not the teachings of the sages, and instead reverently uphold and propagate the texts of heretical paths, leading themselves and others into confusion. Such beings are destined to fall into hell with no hope of escape, or if reborn as humans, they will be born into the eight difficult circumstances, far removed from the true path, blind and lacking the eye of wisdom. If these beings hear my name and sincerely recite it, by the power of this vow, at the moment of death, right mindfulness will arise before them, freeing them from all difficulties. They will always be reborn in a central land, experiencing sublime joy, and ultimately attain Enlightenment."
「曼殊室利！是為彼佛、如來、應、正等覺，行菩薩道時，所發四種微妙大願。曼殊室利！彼佛國土，功德莊嚴，與上妙寶如來世界等無有異。
Manjushri! These are the four subtle and profound great vows made by that Buddha, the Tathagata, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, when he was practicing the Bodhisattva path. Manjushri! The merits and adornments of that Buddha's land are no different from those of the world of the Exquisite Jewel Tathagata.
「復次，曼殊室利！東方去此，過十殑伽河沙佛土，有世界名淨琉璃，佛號藥師琉璃光如來、應、正等覺。
Furthermore, Manjushri! To the east of here, beyond ten Ganges rivers' worth of Buddha lands, there exists a world called Pure Lapis Lazuli. In that world, there is a Buddha named Medicine Master Lapis Lazuli Radiance Tathagata, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Enlightened One.
「曼殊室利！彼佛世尊，從初發心行菩薩道時，發十二大願。云何十二？
Manjushri! That Buddha, the World-Honored One, from the very beginning of his aspiration, when he first set out on the Bodhisattva path, made twelve great vows. What are these twelve?
「第一大願：願我來世得菩提時，自身光明照無邊界，三十二相、八十隨好，莊嚴其身，令諸有情如我無異。
First Great Vow: In the future, when I attain Enlightenment, may my own radiant light illuminate boundless realms. Adorned with the thirty-two marks and eighty excellent characteristics, may I perfect my form, enabling all beings to become just like me.
「第二大願：願我來世得菩提時，身如琉璃，內外清徹，光明廣大，遍滿諸方，焰網莊嚴，過於日月，鐵圍中間，幽冥之處，互得相見，或於此界，闇夜遊行，斯等眾生見我光明，悉蒙開曉，隨作眾事。
Second Great Vow: May I, upon attaining Enlightenment in a future life, have a body like pure crystal—luminous and clear within and without, radiant and vast, illuminating all directions. May its brilliance, more splendid than the sun and moon, form a majestic web of light. Even in the darkest realms between iron mountains, in places of deep obscurity, may all beings see one another clearly. Should any wander in the darkness of this world, may they behold my light and be awakened by it, gaining clarity to carry out all their tasks with ease.
「第三大願：願我來世得菩提時，以無量無邊智慧方便，令諸有情所受用物，皆得無盡。
Third Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, may I, through boundless and limitless wisdom and skillful means, enable all sentient beings to enjoy inexhaustible resources.
「第四大願：願我來世得菩提時，若諸有情，行邪道者，悉令遊履菩提正路，若行聲聞、獨覺乘者，亦令安住大乘法中。
Fourth Great Vow: May I, upon attaining Enlightenment in a future life, enable all beings who walk upon wrong paths to tread the true path of Enlightenment. May those who follow the ways of the Hearers or the Solitary Realizers also be established in the Great Vehicle.
「第五大願：願我來世得菩提時，若諸有情，於我法中修行梵行，一切皆令得不缺戒，善防三業，無有毀犯、墮惡趣者。設有毀犯，聞我名已，專念受持，至心發露，還得清淨，乃至菩提。
"Fifth Great Vow: May I, upon attaining Enlightenment in a future life, ensure that all beings who cultivate pure conduct within my Dharma shall receive the precepts in full, guarding well the three karmic actions, without any violation or fall into the lower realms. Should any violate them, upon hearing my name, if they single-mindedly uphold it, sincerely confess their faults, they shall regain purity, all the way to Enlightenment."
「第六大願：願我來世得菩提時，若諸有情，諸根不具、醜陋頑痹、聾盲瘖瘂、攣躄背僂、白癩瘨狂，種種病苦之所纏逼；若聞我名，至心稱念，皆得端嚴，眾病除愈。
"Sixth Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in future lives, if any sentient beings suffer from physical defects, ugliness, dullness, deafness, blindness, muteness, lameness, hunchback, leprosy, madness, or any other afflictions—if they hear my name and sincerely recite it, may they all become dignified and wholesome, with every illness cured."
「第七大願：願我來世得菩提時，若諸有情，貧窮困苦，無有歸趣，眾病所逼，無藥無醫；暫聞我名，眾病消散，眷屬增盛，資財無乏，身心安樂，乃至菩提。
"Seventh Great Vow: May I, upon attaining Enlightenment in a future life, bring relief to all beings who suffer from poverty, hardship, and homelessness, who are afflicted by many illnesses without medicine or care. May they, upon hearing my name even briefly, find their sicknesses dispelled, their families and support strengthened, their resources abundant, and their bodies and minds at ease—all the way to Enlightenment."
「第八大願：願我來世得菩提時，若有女人，為女眾苦之所逼切，極生厭離，願捨女身；若聞我名，至心稱念，即於現身，轉成男子，具丈夫相，乃至菩提。
"The Eighth Great Vow: May I, upon attaining enlightenment in a future life, if there are women who are tormented by the sufferings of being female, who deeply loathe and wish to abandon their female form—should they hear my name, sincerely recite it, then in their present life they will transform into men, possessing the full characteristics of a male, all the way until enlightenment."
「第九大願：願我來世得菩提時，令諸有情出魔羂網，復有種種邪見之徒，皆當攝受，令生正見，漸令修習諸菩薩行，乃至菩提。
"Ninth Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, may I enable all beings to break free from the snares of Mara. May I gather and accept those who hold various erroneous views, leading them to develop right understanding, gradually guiding them to practice the ways of the bodhisattva, all the way to Enlightenment."
「第十大願：願我來世得菩提時，若諸有情，王法所拘，幽禁牢獄，枷鎖鞭撻，乃至極刑，復有眾多苦楚之事，逼切憂惱，無暫樂時；若聞我名，以我福德威神力故，皆得解脫一切憂苦，乃至菩提。
The Tenth Great Vow: May I, upon attaining Enlightenment in a future life, ensure that all beings who are bound by royal law, imprisoned in dungeons, shackled, whipped, or even sentenced to the most severe punishments, and who suffer numerous other agonies, oppressed by anxiety and distress without a moment of joy—if they hear my name, through the power of my merit and majestic spiritual might, may they be freed from all sorrow and suffering, all the way to Enlightenment.
「第十一大願：願我來世得菩提時，若諸有情，飢火所惱，為求食故，造諸惡業；若聞我名，至心稱念，我當先以上妙飲食，隨意飽滿，後以法味，令住勝樂，乃至菩提。
"Eleventh Great Vow: When I attain Enlightenment in a future life, if any beings, tormented by the pangs of hunger, commit evil deeds in their desperate search for food; if they hear my name and sincerely recite it, I shall first provide them with exquisite food and drink, satisfying them to their heart's content, and afterward bestow upon them the taste of Dharma, enabling them to abide in supreme bliss, all the way until they attain Enlightenment."
「第十二大願：願我來世得菩提時，若諸有情，身無衣服，蚊虻、寒熱之所逼惱；若聞我名，至心稱念，隨其所好，即得種種上妙衣服、寶莊嚴具、伎樂香華，皆令滿足，離諸苦惱，乃至菩提。
"The Twelfth Great Vow: May I, when I attain Enlightenment in a future life, ensure that any being who lacks clothing and is tormented by mosquitoes, flies, cold, or heat—if they hear my name and sincerely recite it—will, according to their wishes, obtain all kinds of exquisite garments, precious ornaments, music, incense, and flowers, so that all their needs are met. May they be freed from all suffering and distress, all the way until they attain Enlightenment."
「曼殊室利！是為藥師瑠璃光如來、應、正等覺，行菩薩道時，所發十二微妙上願。」
"Manjushri, these are the twelve sublime and supreme vows made by the Medicine Master Lapis Lazuli Radiance Tathagata, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, while he was practicing the Bodhisattva path."
藥師琉璃光七佛本願功德經卷上
The Sutra of the Merit and Original Vows of the Seven Medicine Buddhas, Volume One