菩提場所說一字頂輪王經證學法品第十二
Chapter 12: The Practice of Verification and Study
爾時，世尊知無盡法界已，除遣一切諸障，復誥金剛手菩薩言：「金剛手！若善男子、善女人、苾芻、苾芻尼，若欲修習佛頂不思議印三摩地，彼苾芻住苾芻律儀，慇懃而護持，苾芻尼住苾芻尼律儀、塢波塞迦住塢婆塞迦律儀、塢波斯迦住塢波斯迦律儀。
At that time, the World-Honored One, having fully realized the boundless Dharma Realm and removed all obstacles, addressed the Bodhisattva Vajrapāṇi, saying:
"Vajrapāṇi! If a virtuous man, virtuous woman, bhikṣu, or bhikṣuṇī wishes to practice the inconceivable seal-samādhi of the Buddha's Crown, they must uphold their respective precepts with diligence: A bhikṣu should abide by the bhikṣu precepts, A bhikṣuṇī should abide by the bhikṣuṇī precepts, An upāsaka should abide by the upāsaka precepts, An upāsikā should abide by the upāsikā precepts.
「若是彼善男子修真言行者，彼先應入曼茶羅授三歸依，發菩提心，應成就十善業道，如說修真言，行極善作意，親近承事善友，常修六念，應觀法界如虛空自性，應善修習入般若波羅蜜境界，於此觀行不欺誑、不放逸，善應隨三世佛菩薩行行，住於阿蘭若，不顧戀一切身命，三時善，應授三歸菩提心律儀戒，所聞甚深佛法憶持修行，善修四攝，於如來窣覩波前常塗曼荼羅，於真言儀軌常精進，作窣覩波，身、口專精修行，不怒、不躁、不掉舉，口不多語、不雜亂語、不欺誑他，於諸有情常行恭敬愛樂心，善知如來密意之說。我略說，修行者常懷勇猛大精進意，安立一切有情於佛菩薩道。若修佛頂王真言行者，若修餘真言行者，應如所說功德善應修行成就，如方廣經典所說真言行應當修習，各住自律儀，善應護持。」
If a sincere practitioner wishes to cultivate the path of true words, they should first enter the mandala and receive the Three Refuges, arouse the mind of enlightenment, and perfect the ten virtuous actions. As taught, they should practice the true words, maintain excellent mindfulness, draw near to and serve good friends, and constantly cultivate the six recollections. They should contemplate the nature of reality as empty like space, skillfully train in entering the realm of transcendent wisdom, and in this practice, be without deception or carelessness. They should well follow the conduct of the buddhas and bodhisattvas of the three times, dwell in solitude, and not cling to body or life. At the three times, they should well receive the precepts of the Three Refuges and the bodhisattva vows, remember and practice the profound Dharma teachings they hear, skillfully cultivate the four means of attraction, and before the stupas of the Tathāgata, often make mandala offerings. Toward the rituals of the true words, they should always be diligent, build stupas, and practice with body and speech focused and pure—not angry, not agitated, not restless, not speaking too much, not speaking chaotically, and not deceiving others. Toward all beings, they should always act with respect and a loving heart, and well understand the teachings of the Tathāgata’s hidden intent.
In brief, practitioners should always harbor a courageous and greatly diligent resolve, establishing all beings on the path of the buddhas and bodhisattvas. Whether one cultivates the true-word practice of the Buddha-Crown King or other true-word practices, they should well practice and accomplish the merits as described. As the extensive sutras teach, the practice of true words should be cultivated, each abiding by their own precepts and well upholding them.
復誥金剛手：「如說修佛頂真言行者，已得成就身，如初出日輪，真金、瓔珞臂釧，作閻浮檀金色，一切嚴具莊嚴其身，著天妙衣，具諸相好，縱廣周停，身相奇特，百千光明莊嚴，圓光一尋超過日輪，映奪一切色身。
Again, the Buddha addressed Vajrapāṇi: "As described, a practitioner who cultivates the Buddha's Crown mantra has already attained an accomplished body, like the newly risen sun. Adorned with ornaments of pure gold—necklaces, armlets, and bracelets—he shines with the color of Jambu River gold. All exquisite adornments grace his form; he wears heavenly robes of wondrous beauty, complete with all auspicious marks. His body is perfectly proportioned, majestic and extraordinary, radiant with a hundred thousand beams of light. A halo extends an arm's length around him, surpassing the brilliance of the sun, outshining all other forms."
「復次，金剛手！成就持明仙纔見，令一切眾生喜悅，猶如如意樹令滿一切所求。
Furthermore, Vajrapāni, the accomplished Vidyādhara, upon merely being seen, brings joy to all beings, just as a wish-fulfilling tree fulfills every desire.
「復次，金剛手！成就輪王佛頂菩薩至於地獄雨種種天妙飲食，亦能滿一切眾生所須，有所希望者皆得滿足。我略說，彼有大威德。金剛手！成就輪王真言者皆滿一切有情意樂，由心起念則令滿足。彼得輪王成就之人，住十地菩薩不敢違越其教令。
Furthermore, Vajrapani! The Bodhisattva who has attained the Wheel-Turning King's Buddha-Crown can descend into the hell realms and shower them with all kinds of heavenly, exquisite food and drink. He can also fulfill all the needs of sentient beings, satisfying whatever hopes and desires they may have. In brief, I say he possesses great majestic virtue. Vajrapani! Those who master the Wheel-Turning King's mantra can fulfill all the wishes and delights of sentient beings; whatever arises in their minds, he causes it to be satisfied. Those who attain the Wheel-Turning King's accomplishment—even Bodhisattvas dwelling on the ten stages dare not disobey his commands.
「金剛手！此一字輪王真言，一切真言中為王、大明王主。若修行，滅除一切業障、亦滅除一切惡趣之業。得成此真言，一切神通悉皆現前，纔瞬目頃往於色究竟天，一切佛、菩薩、緣覺、聲聞稱讚歡喜，得一切菩薩行，於餘世界自在遊行，於一切有情隨其意趣種種音聲而為說法，乃至，我略說，於無量無邊世界有情希奇行色最勝廣大獲得成就。」
Vajrapani! This One-Syllable Wheel King Mantra is the sovereign among all mantras, the great king of wisdom. If one practices it, it eliminates all karmic obstacles and eradicates all the karma leading to unfortunate rebirths. By mastering this mantra, all spiritual powers will manifest. In the blink of an eye, one can reach the Akaniṣṭha Heaven. All Buddhas, Bodhisattvas, Pratyekabuddhas, and Śrāvakas will praise and rejoice. One attains all Bodhisattva practices, freely traveling to other worlds, and teaching sentient beings according to their inclinations and capacities with various sounds and methods. In short, I will summarize: one achieves the most supreme, vast, and wondrous accomplishments of form and conduct among sentient beings in immeasurable, boundless worlds.
爾時，如來說伽他曰：
At that time, the Buddha spoke this verse:
「種種鬪戰空自在， 如栽寶性而照曜，
若青蓮華在池開。 彼勝驍勇威光色，
彼人悉皆超世明， 毘鈕真言不可及。」
"Through all battles, empty and free, Like a planted jewel shining bright, Or a blue lotus blooming in a pond. That supreme, brave, radiant one, Surpasses all worldly light, Unmatched by any mantra of Vishnu."
爾時，世尊復誥金剛手祕密主，復說伽他曰：
Then, the World-Honored One once more addressed Vajrapani, the Lord of Secrets, and spoke these verses:
「略說普通法， 祕密地居人，
明者先行後， 指示相最勝。
地方說三種， 卑濕及乾燥、
并以於高原， 於明天所居，
名曰為勝地。 中方說三種，
求成就之地， 皆通於三種。
智者應觀察， 淨、不淨兩并。
天妙復三種， 於此一一中，
各分為三種， 河池、海、山王，
稱最勝成就。 淨、不淨德俱，
名中成就處。 若是屍林地，
是名不淨處， 此教一切處，
成就處三種。 惡、王賊、飢儉，
是處不應居， 行者有障難；
彼地不應住， 極寒、熱、雨處。
於此教悉制， 三時應念誦，
長養意樂故， 應攝三種時。」
"Briefly explaining the common methods, For those dwelling in secret places, The wise first act and then understand, Pointing out the most excellent signs.
Three types of ground are described: Low and damp, dry, And also high plateaus— Where celestial beings dwell Is called the superior ground. Three types of central ground are described: Places for seeking accomplishment, All accessible in three ways. The wise should observe Both pure and impure.
Celestial wonders also have three types, And within each of these, They are further divided into three: Rivers, lakes, seas, and mountain kings Are called the supreme places for accomplishment. Pure, impure, and virtuous combined Are named the middling places for accomplishment. If it is a charnel ground, That is called an impure place. This teaching covers all places, With three types of accomplishment grounds.
Places of evil, banditry, famine, and scarcity Should not be dwelled in— Practitioners face obstacles there; Such grounds should not be inhabited, Nor places of extreme cold, heat, or rain. In this teaching, all are regulated. Three times should be set for recitation, To nurture the mind's delight— Thus, one should embrace these three periods."