事師法五十頌(馬鳴菩薩集)
Fifty Verses on the Proper Conduct of a Disciple(Compiled by the Bodhisattva Asvaghosa)
西天譯經三藏朝散大夫試鴻臚少卿宣梵大師賜紫沙門臣日稱等奉 詔譯
Translated by the Tripitaka Master Dichen and Others, Under Imperial Decree
依諸經律祕密教， 略出承事師儀軌，
聞已愛樂發淨心， 當獲如來金剛智。
若於灌頂師， 三時伸禮奉，
則為已供養， 十方諸如來。
起最上恭敬， 合掌以持花，
散彼曼挐羅， 頭面接足禮。
彼師或在家， 及新受具戒，
置經像於前， 則息諸疑謗。
若出家弟子， 常淨心承事，
已坐當起迎， 唯除於致禮。
彼師及弟子， 當互審其器，
若不先觀察， 同得越法罪。
若忿恚無慈， 貪愛多散亂，
慠易恃種族， 以惠當揀擇。
具戒忍悲智， 尊重無諂曲，
了祕密儀範， 博閑諸論議，
善達真言相， 曼挐羅事業，
契證十真如， 諸根悉清淨。
若彼求法者， 於師生輕毀，
則謗諸如來， 常得諸苦惱。
由增上愚癡， 而獲於現報，
為惡曜執持， 重病相纏縛，
王法所逼切， 及毒蛇傷螫，
冤賊水火難， 非人得其便，
彼頻那夜迦， 常作諸障礙，
從此而命終， 即墮於惡趣。
勿令阿闍黎， 少分生煩惱，
無智相違背， 定入阿鼻獄，
受種種極苦， 說之深可怖。
由謗阿闍黎， 於中常止住，
彼阿闍黎者， 弘持正法藏，
是故當一心， 輒莫生輕毀。
常於阿闍黎， 承事而供養，
發生尊重心， 則蠲除障惱。
又復於師所， 樂行於喜捨，
不恡於己身， 何況於財物。
於無量億劫， 勇猛勤修習，
今始證菩提， 斯極為希有。
善護其深誓， 供養諸如來，
恭敬阿闍黎， 等同一切佛。
若於己所有， 最上諸珍玩，
求無盡菩提， 誠心而奉獻。
施佛阿闍黎， 念念常增長，
是最勝福田， 速得菩提果。
如是求法者， 具戒忍功德，
不虛誑於師， 當獲金剛智。
若足踏師影， 獲罪如破塔，
於床坐資具， 騎驀罪過是。
若師所教誨， 歡喜當聽受，
自己或不能， 則善言啟白。
由依止師故， 所作皆成就，
現樂及生天， 何敢違其命！
守護師財物， 猶若己身命，
於彼執侍人， 如親常敬奉。
不應於師前， 覆頂及乘御，
翹足手扠腰， 安然而坐臥。
或事緣令坐， 勿舒於雙足，
常具諸威儀， 師起速當起。
若於經行處， 不應隨舉步，
端謹立於傍， 無棄於涕涶。
亦勿於師前， 私竊而言說，
及隣近語笑， 謌舞作唱等。
或令坐或起， 各安徐禮敬，
若於險路中， 白已作前導。
又不應於前， 身現疲勞相，
屈指節作聲， 倚柱及牆壁。
或浣衣濯足， 及澡浴等事，
先白師令知， 所作無令見。
又復於師名， 不應輒稱舉，
設有固問者， 當示之一字。
師或令幹集， 當伺其遣使，
於彼所作事， 憶持常不忘。
或笑嗽伸㰦， 則以手遮口，
若有事啟聞， 當曲躬軟語。
若在家女人， 淨心來聽法，
合掌具威儀， 專視於師面。
聞已當奉持， 捨離於憍慢，
常如初適嫁， 低顏其慚𧹞。
於彼嚴身具， 無復生愛樂，
與善非相應， 皆思惟遠離。
常慕於師德， 不應窺小過，
隨順獲成就， 求過當自損。
說法度弟子， 曼拏羅護摩，
城邑同師居， 無旨不應作。
或說法所得， 淨施諸財物，
悉以奉其師， 隨得而可用。
同學及法裔， 不應為弟子，
亦不於師前， 受承事禮敬。
若以物上師， 二手持奉獻，
師或有所施， 當恭敬頂受。
自專修正行， 常憶持不忘，
他或非律儀， 愛語相教示。
若師所教勅， 或病緣不作，
當作禮咨陳， 斯則無其咎。
常令師歡喜， 離諸煩惱事，
當勤而行之， 恐繁故不述。
彼金剛如來， 親如是宣說，
及餘教所明， 依師獲成就。
若弟子清淨， 能歸依三寶，
設使命將終， 亦為宣法要，
及授祕密教， 令作正法器；
若現相誦持， 當獲根本罪。
若能隨順師行學， 則成一切諸功德，
以我所集斯善因， 願與眾生速成佛。
Based on the sutras, vinaya, and esoteric teachings, I will briefly present the proper way to serve one's teacher. Those who hear this with joy and a pure heart Will attain the Vajra Wisdom of the Tathagata.
If one respectfully serves the empowerment master three times daily, It is equal to making offerings to all the Buddhas in the ten directions.
With the utmost respect, join your palms, holding flowers, Scatter them upon the mandala, and bow with your head at his feet.
If the teacher is a layperson or newly ordained, Place sutras and images before him to dispel doubts and slander.
A monastic disciple should serve with a constantly pure mind, Rising to greet him when he arrives, except during formal prostrations.
Both teacher and disciple should carefully examine each other's suitability. If not examined beforehand, both incur the fault of transgressing the Dharma.
If one is prone to anger, lacking compassion, greedy, or distracted, Arrogant, fickle, or prideful of lineage, they should be discerned and avoided.
One with full precepts, patience, compassion, wisdom, Respectful and without deceit, who understands esoteric rituals, Is learned in various treatises, comprehends the nature of mantras, The activities of the mandala, realizes the ten suchnesses, and whose faculties are pure.
If a seeker of Dharma disparages the teacher, He slanders all Tathagatas and will constantly meet with suffering.
Due to intense ignorance, he will receive immediate retribution: Afflicted by malevolent stars, bound by severe illness, Oppressed by royal law, bitten by poisonous snakes, Harmed by enemies, thieves, water, or fire, seized by non-humans, The Vinayaka demons constantly creating obstacles. After death from this, he will fall into the lower realms.
Do not cause the Acharya even slight distress. Those who foolishly oppose him will certainly fall into Avici Hell, Enduring various extreme torments—too dreadful to describe. Through slandering the Acharya, one dwells there constantly.
The Acharya upholds the treasury of the true Dharma. Therefore, with single-minded focus, never disparage him.
Constantly serve and make offerings to the Acharya, Generate a respectful mind, and obstacles will be removed.
Moreover, toward the teacher, joyfully practice generosity, Not sparing even your own body, let alone material wealth.
For countless eons, he practiced with fierce diligence. Now he has attained Enlightenment—this is extremely rare. He guards his profound vows, makes offerings to all Tathagatas. Revere the Acharya as equal to all Buddhas.
If you possess supreme treasures and jewels, Seeking unsurpassed Enlightenment, offer them sincerely. Making offerings to the Buddha and the Acharya, With each thought, merit constantly increases. They are the supreme field of merit, swiftly yielding the fruit of Enlightenment.
A Dharma seeker thus endowed with precepts and the virtue of patience, Who is not deceitful toward the teacher, will attain Vajra Wisdom.
Stepping on the teacher's shadow incurs a fault like destroying a stupa. Sitting on his seat, using his belongings, or riding his mount is an even greater offense.
If the teacher gives instruction, receive it joyfully. If you are unable, explain yourself with kind words.
By relying on the teacher, all endeavors succeed, Bringing present happiness and rebirth in heaven. How dare one disobey his command!
Guard the teacher's possessions as your own life. Treat his attendants with constant respect, as you would close kin.
Do not appear before the teacher with head covered or riding a mount, With legs crossed, hands on hips, sitting or reclining at ease.
If an occasion requires you to sit, do not stretch out both feet. Always maintain proper decorum. When the teacher rises, rise quickly.
When he is walking, do not follow step-by-step. Stand properly to the side. Do not spit or sneeze carelessly.
Also, do not engage in private chatter before the teacher, Or in nearby laughter, singing, dancing, or performances.
Whether asked to sit or rise, do each calmly and respectfully. On dangerous paths, inform him and walk ahead.
Do not show signs of fatigue in his presence, Crack your knuckles, or lean against pillars or walls.
For washing clothes, feet, bathing, and such matters, First inform the teacher. Do not let him see you doing them.
Also, do not casually utter the teacher's name. If firmly asked, indicate just one character.
If the teacher assigns a task, await his instructions. Remember constantly the duties you are to perform.
If laughing, coughing, or yawning, cover your mouth with your hand. If you have something to report, speak softly with a bow.
If laywomen come with pure hearts to hear the Dharma, Join palms with decorum, gazing attentively at the teacher's face. Having heard, uphold the teachings, abandon pride. Be like a new bride, with lowered gaze and modesty.
Toward adornments for the body, generate no attachment. Whatever is not in harmony with virtue, resolve to keep distant.
Constantly admire the teacher's virtues; do not seek out minor faults. Following him brings accomplishment; fault-finding harms oneself.
Giving teachings to disciples, performing mandalas and homa rituals— If dwelling in the same town as the teacher, do not act without his instruction.
Any pure offerings received from teaching the Dharma, Dedicate them all to the teacher, to be used as he obtains them.
Do not accept fellow students or Dharma heirs as your own disciples, Nor receive service or reverence before the teacher.
When offering something to the teacher, present it with both hands. If the teacher gives you something, receive it respectfully upon your head.
Diligently cultivate your own practice, constantly remembering it. If others act contrary to the precepts, instruct them with loving speech.
If unable to follow the teacher's command due to illness or reason, Explain with a bow and consultation. Then there is no fault.
Always bring the teacher joy, free from troublesome matters. Practice this diligently. Fearing verbosity, I will not elaborate further.
Thus spoke the Vajra Tathagata himself, And other teachings clarify: relying on the teacher brings accomplishment.
If a disciple is pure and takes refuge in the Three Jewels, Even if his life is ending, the teacher should expound the essential Dharma, Transmit the esoteric teachings, making him a true vessel of Dharma. If one recites them visibly, he incurs a root offense.
If one can follow the teacher's conduct and learn, All merits will be accomplished. By this merit I have gathered, May all beings swiftly attain Buddhahood.
事師法五十頌