佛說阿彌陀佛根本祕密神呪經
Amitabha Buddha's Fundamental Secret Mantra Sutra
曹魏朝三藏菩提流支奉 詔譯
Translated by Tripiṭaka Master Bodhiruci of the Wei Dynasty, by Imperial Decree
如是我聞：
Thus I have heard:
一時佛在舍衛國祇樹給孤獨園，與大比丘眾千二百五十人俱，皆是大阿羅漢，眾所知識，長老舍利弗、摩訶目犍連、摩訶迦葉、摩訶迦旃涎、摩訶俱絺羅、離婆多、周利槃陀伽、難陀、阿難陀、羅睺羅、憍梵波提、賓頭盧頗羅墮、迦留陀夷、摩訶劫賓那、薄拘羅、阿菟樓駄，如是等諸大弟子，并諸菩薩摩訶薩，文殊師利法王子、阿逸多菩薩、乾陀訶提菩薩、常精進菩薩，與如是等諸大菩薩，及釋提桓因等無量諸天大眾俱。
Thus I have heard:
At one time, the Buddha was staying in the Jeta Grove, in the garden of Anathapindika, near the city of Shravasti. With him were a great gathering of 1,250 monks, all of whom were great Arhats, widely known and respected. Among them were the elders Shariputra, Mahamaudgalyayana, Mahakashyapa, Mahakatyayana, Mahakausthila, Revata, Shuddhipanthaka, Nanda, Ananda, Rahula, Gavampati, Pindola-Bharadvaja, Kalodayin, Mahakapphina, Vakkula, and Aniruddha.
Along with these great disciples, there were also numerous Bodhisattvas and Mahasattvas, such as the Dharma Prince Manjushri, the Bodhisattva Ajita, the Bodhisattva Gandhahastin, and the Bodhisattva Nityodyukta, along with other great Bodhisattvas. In addition, countless heavenly beings, including Shakra, the king of gods, were all present together in that great assembly.
爾時佛告長老舍利弗：「從是西方過十萬億佛土，有世界名曰極樂，其土有佛，號阿彌陀，今現在說法。舍利弗！彼土何故名為極樂？其國眾生無有眾苦但受諸樂，故名極樂。
Then the Buddha said to the elder Shariputra, "Passing from here westward across one hundred thousand billion Buddha-lands, there exists a world named Ultimate Bliss. In this land, there is a Buddha called Amitabha, who is presently teaching the Dharma.
"Shariputra, why is that land called 'Ultimate Bliss'? Because the beings in that country experience no suffering whatsoever—they only receive all kinds of happiness. Therefore, it is called 'Ultimate Bliss.'"
「又舍利弗！極樂國土，七重欄楯、七重羅網、七重行樹，皆是四寶周帀圍遶，是故彼國名曰極樂。
"Moreover, Shariputra, in the Land of Ultimate Bliss there are seven tiers of railings, seven layers of nets, and seven rows of trees, all surrounded by four kinds of precious treasures. That is why this land is called ‘Ultimate Bliss.’"
「又舍利弗！極樂國土有七寶池，八功德水充滿其中，池底純以金沙布地，四邊階道金、銀、瑠璃、玻𭹳合成，上有樓閣亦以金、銀、瑠璃、玻𭹳、硨磲、赤珠、瑪瑙而嚴飾之。池中蓮華大如車輪，青色青光、黃色黃光、赤色赤光、白色白光，微妙香潔。舍利弗！極樂國土成就如是功德莊嚴。
“Moreover, Shariputra, in the Land of Ultimate Bliss there are pools made of the seven treasures, filled with the waters of eight excellent qualities. The bottom of these pools is covered with pure golden sand. The paths and stairways on the four sides are made of gold, silver, crystal, and glass. Above them, there are pavilions and towers adorned with gold, silver, crystal, glass, conch shell, red pearls, and agate. In the pools, lotus flowers bloom as large as chariot wheels: blue ones shining with blue light, yellow ones with yellow light, red ones with red light, and white ones with white light. They are exquisite, fragrant, and pure. Shariputra, the Land of Ultimate Bliss has accomplished such virtues and adornments.
「又舍利弗！彼佛國土常作天樂，黃金為地，晝夜六時而雨曼陀羅華。其國眾生常以清旦各以衣裓盛眾妙華供養他方十萬億佛，即以食時還到本國飯食經行。舍利弗！極樂國土成就如是功德莊嚴。
"Moreover, Shariputra, in that Buddha's land, heavenly music constantly plays, the ground is made of gold, and at all hours of the day and night, mandara flowers rain down. The beings in that land, each morning, take their robes and fill them with exquisite flowers to make offerings to the countless Buddhas of ten thousand other lands. By mealtime, they return to their own country to eat and walk in meditation. Shariputra, the Land of Ultimate Bliss is adorned with such virtues and blessings."
「復次舍利弗！彼國常有種種奇妙雜色之鳥，白鵠、孔雀、鸚鵡、舍利、迦陵頻伽、共命之鳥，是諸眾鳥晝夜六時出和雅音，其音演暢五根、五力、七菩提分、八聖道分如是等法，其土眾生聞是音已，皆悉念佛、念法、念僧。舍利弗，汝勿謂此鳥實是罪報所生。所以者何？彼佛國土無三惡趣。舍利弗！其佛國土尚無三惡道之名，何況有實。是諸眾鳥皆是阿彌陀佛欲令法音宣流變化所作。舍利弗！彼佛國土微風吹動，諸寶行樹及寶羅網出微妙音，譬如百千種樂同時俱作，聞是音者皆自然生念佛、念法、念僧之心。舍利弗！其佛國土成就如是功德莊嚴。
"Moreover, Shariputra, in that land there are various kinds of wondrous and multicolored birds: white cranes, peacocks, parrots, _sārī_, _kalaviṅka_, and _jīvajīvaka_. These birds sing harmonious and elegant melodies at all hours of the day and night. Their songs proclaim the Five Roots, the Five Powers, the Seven Factors of Enlightenment, and the Eightfold Noble Path, along with other such teachings. When the beings in that land hear these sounds, they all call to mind the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.
Shariputra, do not think that these birds are actually beings reborn due to karmic retribution. Why is that? Because in that Buddhaland, there are no three lower realms. Shariputra, in that land, not even the name of the three lower realms exists, let alone their reality. These birds are all transformations created by Amitabha Buddha, wishing to spread the sound of the Dharma far and wide.
Shariputra, in that Buddhaland, when a gentle breeze stirs, the rows of jeweled trees and jeweled nets produce a subtle and wondrous sound, like hundreds and thousands of musical instruments playing simultaneously. All who hear these sounds naturally give rise to thoughts of mindfulness of the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.
Shariputra, such are the virtues and majestic adornments that fill the Buddhaland of Amitabha."
「舍利弗！於汝意云何？彼佛何故號阿彌陀？舍利弗！彼佛光明無量，照十方國無所障礙，是故號為阿彌陀。又舍利弗！彼佛壽命及其人民，無量無邊阿僧祇劫，故名阿彌陀。舍利弗！阿彌陀佛成佛已來於今十劫。又舍利弗！彼佛有無量無邊聲聞弟子，皆阿羅漢，非是算數之所能知；諸菩薩眾亦復如是。舍利弗！彼佛國土成就如是功德莊嚴。
"Shariputra, what do you think? Why is that Buddha called Amitabha? Shariputra, the light of that Buddha is immeasurable, shining upon the lands of the ten directions without any obstacle. Therefore, he is called Amitabha. Furthermore, Shariputra, the lifespan of that Buddha and his people is immeasurable, countless and boundless eons. Hence, he is called Amitabha. Shariputra, Amitabha Buddha attained Buddhahood ten eons ago. Moreover, Shariputra, that Buddha has immeasurable, countless disciples who are Hearers, all of whom are Arhats—beyond the reach of mere calculation. The same is true for the assembly of Bodhisattvas. Shariputra, the land of that Buddha is accomplished with such virtues and adornments.
「又舍利弗！極樂國土眾生生者，皆是阿鞞䟦致，其中多有一生補處，其數甚多，非是算數所能知之，但可以無量無邊阿僧祇劫說。舍利弗！眾生聞者，應當發願願生彼國。所以者何？得與如是諸上善人俱會一處。舍利弗！不可以少善根福德因緣得生彼國。
"Moreover, Shariputra, all beings born in the Land of Ultimate Bliss have reached the stage of non-retrogression. Among them, many are in their final life before becoming Buddhas—their number is so vast it cannot be measured by calculation, but only described in terms of countless, boundless eons.
Shariputra, when beings hear of this, they should vow to be reborn in that land. Why? Because they will be able to gather together in one place with such supremely virtuous beings.
Shariputra, one cannot be reborn in that land with only a small measure of goodness, blessings, wisdom, or good karmic conditions."
「又舍利弗！阿彌陀佛有根本祕密陀羅尼神呪，是名拔一切業障根本得生極樂淨土神呪。」即說呪曰：
"Moreover, Shariputra, Amitabha Buddha possesses a profound and secret spiritual mantra. This is called the 'Mantra for Removing All Karmic Obstacles and Attaining Rebirth in the Blissful Pure Land.'" Then he spoke this mantra:
「南無阿彌多婆夜哆(多曷切)(一)他伽跢(都餓切)(二)夜哆地(途賣切)(三)夜他阿彌利(上聲)(四)都婆毗(五)阿彌利哆(六)悉耽婆毗(七)阿彌利哆(八)毗迦蘭諦(九)阿彌利哆(十)毗迦蘭哆(十一)伽彌膩(十二)伽伽那(十三)枳多迦𨽻(十四)莎婆訶(十五)」
Homage to Amitabha! The Tathagata, the Fully Enlightened One, With boundless light, illuminates all realms. Amitabha's light is vast and measureless, Shining everywhere without obstruction. Amitabha's light penetrates all darkness, Reaching everywhere, limitless and free. Amitabha's light, magnificent and pure, The light of wisdom, endless and supreme, Pervades the universe, all beings to redeem. So be it!
佛言：「若有善男子、善女人能誦此呪者，阿彌陀佛常住其頂日夜擁護，無令怨家而得其便，現世常得安穩，臨命終時任運往生極樂國土。
The Buddha said: “If a good man or good woman is able to recite this mantra, Amitabha Buddha will constantly reside above their head, protecting them day and night—never allowing their enemies to take advantage of them. In this life, they will always experience peace and security, and at the end of their life, they will naturally be reborn in the Land of Ultimate Bliss.”
「又舍利弗！阿彌陀佛名號具足，無量無邊、不可思議、甚深祕密、殊勝微妙無上功德。所以者何？阿彌陀佛三字中有十方三世一切諸佛、一切諸菩薩、聲聞阿羅漢、一切諸經陀羅尼神呪、無量行法，是故彼佛名號即是為無上真實至極大乘之法，即是為無上殊勝清淨了義妙行，即是為無上最勝微妙陀羅尼。」而說偈曰：
"Moreover, Shariputra, the name of Amitabha Buddha is complete, endowed with immeasurable, boundless, inconceivable, deeply profound, secret, exceptionally sublime, and unsurpassed merit and virtue. Why is that? In the three characters 'Amitabha Buddha' are contained all the Buddhas of the ten directions and three times, all the Bodhisattvas, the Śrāvakas and Arhats, all the sutras, the Dhāraṇīs and spiritual mantras, and countless methods of practice. Therefore, this Buddha's name is the unsurpassed, true, ultimate Mahayana teaching; it is the unsurpassed, supremely pure, and perfect wondrous practice; it is the unsurpassed, most excellent, and subtle Dhāraṇī." And he spoke this verse:
「阿字十方三世佛， 彌字一切諸菩薩，
陀字八萬諸聖教， 三字之中是具足。」
"The syllable A encompasses all Buddhas of the ten directions and three times; The syllable Mi embodies all Bodhisattvas; The syllable Tuo includes all the eighty thousand sacred teachings— Within these three syllables, everything is complete."
「舍利弗！若有眾生聞說阿彌陀佛不可思議功德，歡喜踊躍、至心稱念、深信不懈，於現在身受無比樂，或轉貧賤獲得富貴，或得果免宿業所追病患之苦，或轉短命得壽延長，或怨家變恨，得子孫繁榮、身心安樂、如意滿足，如是功德不可稱計。
"Shariputra, when beings hear of Amitabha Buddha's inconceivable virtues and feel joyful, sincerely recite his name with unwavering faith, they can experience boundless happiness in their present lives. They may transform poverty into wealth, escape karmic diseases that persecute them, or have their short lives extended. Hatred may turn to friendship, children and grandchildren may prosper, and they may find peace of body and mind with all wishes fulfilled. Such merits are beyond measure or calculation."
「舍利弗！若有善男子、善女人聞說阿彌陀佛，執持名號，若一日、若二日、若三日、若四日、若五日、若六日、若七日，一心不亂專持名號，以稱名故諸罪消滅，即是多善根福德因緣。其人臨命終時，阿彌陀佛與諸聖眾現在其前，是人終時心不顛倒，即得往生阿彌陀佛極樂國土。舍利弗！我見是利，故說此言。若有眾生聞是說者，應當發願生彼國土。
Shariputra, if a good man or good woman hears of Amitabha Buddha and holds fast to his name—for one day, for two days, for three, four, five, six, or seven days—focusing the mind single-mindedly without confusion, then through the power of reciting this name, all their past wrongs are wiped away. This itself is the cause of abundant roots of goodness, merit, and virtue. At the moment of their death, Amitabha Buddha and his holy assembly will appear before them. With their minds clear and undisturbed, such a person will be reborn immediately in Amitabha's Land of Ultimate Bliss. Shariputra, I have seen this benefit, and therefore I speak these words. If living beings hear this teaching, they should set their hearts on being reborn in that land.
「舍利弗！如我今者讚歎阿彌陀佛不可思議功德，東方亦有阿閦鞞佛、須彌相佛、大須彌佛、須彌光佛、妙音佛，如是等恒河沙數諸佛，各於其國出廣長舌相，徧覆三千大千世界，說誠實言：汝等眾生當信是稱讚不可思議功德一切諸佛所護念經。
"Shariputra, just as I now praise the inconceivable virtues of Amitabha Buddha, so too in the eastern direction are Akshobhya Buddha, Sumeru Appearance Buddha, Great Sumeru Buddha, Sumeru Light Buddha, Wonderful Voice Buddha, and countless other Buddhas as numerous as the sands of the Ganges. Each of these Buddhas, in their own realm, extends their broad and long tongue, covering the entire cosmos of a thousand million worlds, and speaks these truthful words: 'You sentient beings should have faith in this sutra that praises inconceivable virtues and is protected by all Buddhas.'"
「舍利弗！南方世界有日月燈佛、名聞光佛、大焰肩佛、須彌燈佛、無量精進佛，如是等恒河沙數諸佛，各於其國出廣長舌相，徧覆三千大千世界，說誠實言：汝等眾生當信是彌讚不可思議功德一切諸佛所護念經。
"Shariputra, in the southern region there are Buddhas such as the Sun-Moon Lamp Buddha, the Renowned Light Buddha, the Great Flame Shoulder Buddha, the Sumeru Lamp Buddha, and the Infinite Diligence Buddha. Countless Buddhas, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges, each in their own land extend their vast and far-reaching tongues, covering the entire universe of three thousand worlds, and speak these truthful words: 'All you beings should have faith in this sutra, which praises the inconceivable merit of being protected and remembered by all Buddhas.'"
「舍利弗！西方世界有無量壽佛、無量相佛、無量幢佛、大光佛、大明佛、寶相佛、淨光佛，如是等恒河沙數諸佛，各於其國出廣長舌相，徧覆三千大千世界，說誠實言：汝等眾生當信是稱讚不可思議功德一切諸佛所護念經。
"Shariputra, in the western world there are countless Buddhas such as the Buddha of Infinite Life, the Buddha of Infinite Forms, the Buddha of Infinite Banners, the Great Light Buddha, the Great Brilliance Buddha, the Jeweled Form Buddha, the Pure Light Buddha, and others as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River. Each of these Buddhas, in their own realm, extends their broad and long tongue, covering the entire universe of a thousand million worlds, and speaks these words of truth: 'All you beings should have faith in this sutra that is praised and protected by all Buddhas, which celebrates inconceivable virtues.'"
「舍利弗！北方世界有焰肩佛、最勝音佛、難𭁎佛、日生佛、網明佛，如是等恒河沙數諸佛，各於其國出廣長舌相，徧覆三千大千世界，說誠實言：汝等眾生當信是稱讚不可思議功德一切諸佛所護念經。
"Shariputra, in the northern regions, there are Buddhas such as Flame-Shouldered Buddha, Most Sublime Sound Buddha, Invincible Buddha, Sun-Rising Buddha, and Net of Light Buddha. As countless as the sands of the Ganges, each of these Buddhas, from within their own lands, extends the vast and far-reaching tongue, covering the entire great cosmos, and speaks the truthful words: 'You beings should have faith in this sutra that praises the inconceivable virtues and is held in the protective thoughts of all Buddhas.'"
「舍利弗！下方世界有師子佛、名聞佛、名光佛、達摩佛、法幢佛、持法佛，如是等恒河沙數諸佛，各於其國出廣長舌相，徧覆三千大千世界，說誠實言：汝等眾生當信是稱讚不可思議功德一切諸佛所護念經。
Shariputra, in the world below there are Buddhas such as Lion Buddha, Fame Buddha, Light Buddha, Dharma Buddha, Dharma Banner Buddha, and Dharma Holder Buddha. Countless Buddhas like these, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River, each in their own land extends their broad and long tongue, covering the entire realm of three thousand great thousand worlds, and speaks these true words: "All of you beings should faithfully accept this sutra, which praises inconceivable virtues and is upheld by all Buddhas."
「舍利弗！上方世界有梵音佛、宿王佛、香上佛、香光佛、大焰肩佛、雜色寶華嚴身佛、沙羅樹王佛、寶華德佛、見一切義佛、如須彌山佛，如是等恒河沙數諸佛，各於其國出廣長舌相，徧覆三千大千世界，說誠實言：汝等眾生當信是稱讚不可思議功德一切諸佛所護念經。
"Shariputra, in the world above, there are Buddhas such as the Buddha of Brahma Voice, the Buddha of Constellation King, the Buddha of Supreme Fragrance, the Buddha of Fragrant Light, the Buddha of Great Blazing Shoulders, the Buddha Adorned with Multicolored Gems, the Buddha King of the Sala Trees, the Buddha of Jewel Flower Virtue, the Buddha Who Sees the True Meaning of All Things, and the Buddha Like Mount Sumeru. Countless other Buddhas, as numerous as the sands of the Ganges River, each in their own land extends their broad and long tongue, covering the entire great trichiliocosm. They speak these words of truth: 'All beings should have faith in this sutra that praises inconceivable merits and is protected and kept in mind by all Buddhas.'"
「舍利弗！於汝意云何？何故名為一切諸佛所護念經？舍利弗！若有善男子、善女人，聞是諸佛所說名及經名者，是諸善男子、善女人皆為一切諸佛共所護念，皆得不退轉於阿耨多羅三藐三菩提。是故舍利弗！汝等皆當信受我語及諸佛所說。舍利弗！若有人已發願、今發願、當發願欲生阿彌陀佛國者，是諸人等皆得不退轉於阿耨多羅三藐三菩提，於彼國土若已生、若今生、若當生。是故舍利弗！諸善男子、善女人若有信者，應當發願生彼國土。
"Shariputra, what do you think? Why is this sutra called 'The Sutra Protected and Remembered by All Buddhas'? Shariputra, if there are good men and good women who hear the names of these Buddhas and the name of this sutra, all such good men and good women will be protected and remembered by all Buddhas. They will all attain the stage of non-retrogression on the path to supreme enlightenment. Therefore, Shariputra, you should all accept and believe my words and the words spoken by all Buddhas.
Shariputra, if there are people who have made a vow, are making a vow, or will make a vow to be born in the land of Amitabha Buddha, all these people will attain the stage of non-retrogression on the path to supreme enlightenment. They will be born in that land—some have already been born, some are being born now, and some will be born in the future. Therefore, Shariputra, all good men and good women who have faith should make a vow to be born in that land.
「舍利弗！如我今者稱讚諸佛不可思議功德，彼諸佛等亦稱說我不可思議功德，而作是言：釋迦牟尼佛能為甚難希有之事，能於娑婆國土五濁惡世，劫濁、見濁、煩惱濁、眾生濁、命濁中，得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提，為諸眾生說是一切世間難信之法。舍利弗！當知我於五濁惡世行此難事，得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提，為一切世間說此難信之法，是為甚難。」
Shariputra, just as I now praise the inconceivable virtues of all Buddhas, so do those Buddhas also praise my inconceivable virtues, saying: "Shakyamuni Buddha accomplishes what is extremely rare and difficult—in the Saha Land, a defiled and evil world of the Five Turbidities—the turbidity of the age, the turbidity of views, the turbidity of afflictions, the turbidity of sentient beings, and the turbidity of lifespan—he attains Supreme Perfect Enlightenment, and for the sake of all beings, he teaches this dharma that is hard to believe in all worlds. Shariputra, you should know that I have undertaken this difficult task in this defiled and evil world of the Five Turbidities, attained Supreme Perfect Enlightenment, and for all worlds, taught this dharma that is hard to believe. This is truly difficult.
佛說此經已，舍利弗及諸比丘，一切世間天、人、阿脩羅等，聞佛所說，歡喜信受，作禮而去。
After the Buddha had delivered this sutra, Shariputra, the assembled monks, and all the beings in the world—including gods, humans, and asuras—heard what the Buddha had said. They were filled with joy and faith, received his teaching, bowed in reverence, and departed.
佛說阿彌陀佛根本祕密神呪經
Amitabha Buddha's Fundamental Secret Mantra Sutra