菩提場所說一字頂輪王經行品第四
Chapter 4: The Practice
爾時，金剛手祕密主白佛言：「世尊！唯願世尊為勤修求成就者略說修習佛頂王真言行威德功能熾盛，方便於眾生。世尊！求悉地者，由住如來佛頂王真言明，一切真言悉皆速疾令得成就。」
Then, the Vajra-Holder, Lord of Secrets, addressed the Buddha, saying: "World-Honored One, I beseech you to briefly explain for those who diligently seek accomplishment: the practice of the Buddha-Crown King's True Word, its majestic power and blazing function, and its skillful means for the sake of all beings. World-Honored One, those who seek spiritual attainment, by abiding in the True Word illumination of the Tathāgata's Buddha-Crown King, will swiftly and quickly bring all True Words to accomplishment."
佛言：「善哉，善哉。祕密主！汝能問如是義。祕密主！汝今諦聽，我為汝說一切佛所說行行方便法句伽他極微妙。此法眼，無量佛已修習，為利益成就故。」
The Buddha said: "Excellent, excellent! O Keeper of Secrets, you are able to inquire into such profound meaning. O Keeper of Secrets, listen now with full attention, and I shall explain to you the most subtle verses of skillful means spoken by all Buddhas. This Dharma-eye has been cultivated by countless Buddhas, for the sake of benefiting and accomplishing all beings."
爾時，釋迦牟尼佛觀一切大眾，以梵音聲說此法理趣伽他——一切法眼中最勝。伽他曰：
At that moment, the Buddha Śākyamuni, observing the entire assembly, proclaimed this principle in the Brahma-voice—the supreme among all eyes of the Dharma. The verse says:
「無量菩提行自在， 多種百苦逼惱者，
見諸有情多逼惱， 釋師子尊而演說，
愛樂此法修行人， 成佛當受天人供。
由修一法成大覺， 成真言王眾所讚，
彼人不久佛菩提， 廣度無量諸群品。
空閑大制底、 流泉及河側、
逈樹或巖窟、 眾華及山間，
獨居堅固心， 菩提心相應，
勝解於大乘， 清淨勤修行。
及與身、口、意、 食飲四儀中，
行者常謹結， 真言者勝趣。
解三摩地明， 出生獲悉地，
成真言或明， 隨意而修行。
常著三種衣， 善伴堅禁者，
彼悉地不難， 彼人定獲得。
先應禮諸佛， 智者應堅固，
真言者無伴， 勤求利有情，
彼成就不難， 現不思議色，
現世得成就。 勤求悉地者，
常應作制底， 勤護摩念誦，
即於此現生， 速疾得成就。
謹慎而巧妙， 勇健勤堅固，
大益真實心， 此人堪稱讚。
諸根皆圓備， 智慧常質直，
能忍於飢渴， 是人可稱讚。
勤求成就者， 若得是法要，
彼當不久時， 獲最勝悉地。
With boundless freedom in the Bodhisattva path, Seeing the many beings afflicted by countless sufferings, The Lion of the Śākyas, perceiving the distress of sentient beings, Taught this Dharma. Those who delight in and practice this teaching Will become Buddhas, receiving offerings from gods and humans.
By cultivating this one Dharma, one attains great enlightenment, Becoming the King of Mantras, praised by all. Such a person will soon reach Buddhahood, Liberating immeasurable multitudes.
In solitary places, by great stūpas, By flowing springs and riverbanks, In secluded groves or mountain caves, Amidst flowers and in the hills, Dwelling alone with steadfast mind, Aligned with the Bodhi-mind, With firm faith in the Great Vehicle, One should practice purely and diligently.
In body, speech, and mind, In eating, drinking, and the four postures, The practitioner should always be mindful and restrained. This is the supreme path of the mantra-adept.
Understanding the mantra of samādhi, One attains siddhi. Becoming a master of mantras or vidyās, One practices according to one's will.
Always wearing the three robes, In good company with those of strict discipline, Siddhi is not difficult for them; Such a person will surely attain it.
First, one should pay homage to all Buddhas. The wise should be steadfast. The mantra-adept, even without a companion, Strives diligently for the benefit of sentient beings. Achievement is not difficult for them; They manifest inconceivable forms And attain accomplishment in this very life.
Those who diligently seek siddhi Should always build stūpas, Diligently perform homa and recitation. Then, in this very life, They will swiftly attain accomplishment.
Prudent and skillful, Courageous, diligent, and steadfast, With a heart of great benefit and truth— Such a person is praiseworthy.
With all faculties complete, Wisdom ever straightforward, Able to endure hunger and thirst— Such a person is praiseworthy.
Diligent seekers of accomplishment, If they obtain this essential teaching, Will, before long, Attain the supreme siddhi.
「金剛手！我滅度後、末法之時，愚癡塢波塞迦、塢波斯迦、披袈裟者、愚丈夫作種種無益言說，貪著滋味，懈怠懶惰。如斯小人不深知如來三摩地、力、無所畏，於廣大大乘理趣壞亂勇猛精進者，於菩薩善巧律儀行不得灌頂者，不淨信諸佛菩薩廣大三摩地，不得成就，則生謗毀我及菩薩，作如是言：『此非佛說，是魔所說。』毀辱於菩薩。若住大乘善男子、善女人勤求成就真言行者，調弄損害，作不饒益事，由此因緣積集無量罪障。是故，金剛手！善男子、善女人欲行菩薩行者，應生淨信，堅固決定於菩提心，以廣大願常書寫大乘經典、讀誦受持、為他敷演。」說伽他曰：
Vajrapani! After my passing, in this age of the Dharma's decline, foolish laymen and laywomen, as well as those wearing the monastic robe—these ignorant beings will engage in all sorts of pointless talk. They will be greedy for pleasures, indolent, and lazy. Such petty individuals do not deeply understand the Tathagata's samadhi, powers, and fearlessness. They disrupt and confuse those who are vigorously advancing on the vast and great Mahayana path. They are those who have not received the empowerment to practice the skillful conduct of a bodhisattva's precepts. Lacking pure faith in the vast and great samadhi of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas, they fail to attain accomplishment. Then they slander me and the bodhisattvas, saying things like: 'This is not the Buddha's teaching; it is the teaching of demons.' They insult and revile the bodhisattvas. If good sons and good daughters of the Mahayana who diligently seek to accomplish the practices of the True Word are teased, harmed, or subjected to unbeneficial acts by them, through this cause they will accumulate immeasurable obstacles of sin.
Therefore, Vajrapani! Good sons and good daughters who wish to practice the bodhisattva path should give rise to pure faith, firm and unwavering resolve for the mind of enlightenment. With vast vows, they should constantly copy the great Mahayana scriptures, recite them, uphold them, and expound them for others."
He then spoke this verse:
「依寶雲大經， 修行我稱讚，
由此加行故， 本尊速現前。
以何成真言， 慇懃成自身？
以施、戒、忍辱、 勤、定、智慧得，
專注一心故， 速疾成本尊。」