佛說如意虗空藏菩薩陀羅尼經
Sutra of the Bodhisattva Wish-Fulfilling Space Treasury's Dhāraṇī, Spoken by the Buddha
菩提留支三藏奉 詔譯
Translation by Tripitaka Master Bodhiruci, by Imperial Decree
如是我聞：
This is what I have heard:
一時佛住佉翅山，欲說無怖畏陀羅尼故，與無量菩薩摩訶薩俱，其名曰：彌勒菩薩、普賢菩薩、文殊師利菩薩、藥王菩薩、觀世音菩薩、大勢至菩薩、梵頂菩薩、那羅延菩薩，乃至福智菩薩等，皆是灌頂大法王子又；與諸大聲聞僧俱，其名曰：須菩提，乃至阿難等，皆是大阿羅漢；又與無量梵王、無量天子、護世四王天眾、一切人非人，乃至無量男女皆俱。
Once, the Buddha was dwelling at Mount Kāśyapa. Wishing to expound the Dhāraṇī of Fearlessness, he was accompanied by countless great bodhisattvas, whose names were: Maitreya Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, Mañjuśrī Bodhisattva, Medicine King Bodhisattva, Guanyin Bodhisattva, Mahāsthāmaprāpta Bodhisattva, Brahma-Crown Bodhisattva, Nārāyaṇa Bodhisattva, and even down to Merit and Wisdom Bodhisattva—all were great Dharma princes who had received the abhiṣeka.
He was also accompanied by many great śrāvaka disciples, whose names were: Subhūti, and even down to Ānanda—all were great arhats. Furthermore, he was accompanied by countless Brahma kings, countless devas, the Four Heavenly Kings who protect the world, all humans and non-humans, and even countless men and women.
爾時世尊於大眾前，從面門放和光，照十方世界，日月星宿光皆悉不現，大地六種震動，從天雨一切寶華遍下，一切天宮殿、一切江河海神宮、龍宮、諸尊神宮皆悉震動不安，大眾皆作未曾有想，來至此會。
At that moment, the World-Honored One, before the great assembly, emitted a gentle radiance from between his brows. It illuminated all the worlds in the ten directions, causing the light of the sun, moon, and stars to vanish completely. The great earth trembled in six ways. From the heavens rained down all manner of precious flowers, showering everywhere. All celestial palaces, the palaces of the river and sea deities, dragon palaces, and the abodes of various honored spirits—all trembled and were unsettled. The entire assembly was filled with a sense of the unprecedented, and they gathered together for this assembly.
爾時十方菩薩摩訶薩、諸聲聞四眾來至此會。從是西方有佛土，名曰一切香集世界，其土有佛，名曰勝華敷藏如來，十號具足。時有一菩薩名曰虗空藏菩薩，從眾中起，問如來言：「有何因緣現此瑞？」佛告虗空藏菩薩言：「善哉善哉！汝知時問此事。從是東方過八十萬億恒河沙世界，有一佛土名曰娑婆世界，其國眾生成就五濁，三世諸佛為教化難、十地菩薩為教化難，況下位菩薩更永不能利益。但其土有佛，名曰釋迦牟尼佛，今在佉翅山，一切菩薩摩訶薩、諸大聲聞、諸人天等前現此瑞，汝往可供養釋迦牟尼佛，復為其國眾生說法度生死之海、令致涅槃之岸。」時虗空藏菩薩聞佛語已，歡喜踊躍，與八十億菩薩摩訶薩共上聲白佛言：「善哉善哉！我等承佛威神力，往詣彼世界供養釋迦牟尼佛，為其國眾生說無怖畏陀羅尼。」爾時如來言：「汝名號能滿諸願，大悲虗空藏菩薩故可往其國，猶可往其國。」爾時世尊即申右手指西方而作此言：「如意寶珠現是。在西方世界名曰一切香集，有佛號曰智藏如來，有第一菩薩名曰虗空藏菩薩，往來此土，欲度諸眾生故猶往來是，現種種形、現種種身形，現佛身形、現菩薩身形、現辟支佛形、現聲聞身形、現梵王身形、現帝釋身形、現自在天身形、現大自在天身形、現天大將軍身形、現毗沙門身形、現小王身形、現長者身形、現居士身形、現宰官身形、現婆羅門身形、現比丘比丘尼等身形、現婦女身形、現童男童女形、現天龍等形、現執金剛神形、現道心形、現惡人形、現和光形、現諸佛非異形、現為好子形、現為好師異形、現為人一子形、現鳥畜形、現藥樹王形、現如意珠王形、現重病人形、現無病人形、現明星形，如是現三十五佛形，隨諸眾生遊諸國土，度脫一切眾生，是故汝等應當一心供養虗空藏菩薩。是菩薩於怖畏急難之中能施無畏，是故此菩薩名虗空藏，八萬大士中是菩薩為第一，八十億菩薩中為主，諸眾生不知法性，故是菩薩在不知，但明星出時別上聲可作禮，禮畢即所求得圓滿，況誦持書寫人彌疾得福智」。
At that time, bodhisattvas-mahasattvas, voice-hearers, and the fourfold assembly from the ten directions gathered at this assembly. From the west, there is a Buddha-land called the World of All Fragrances Assembled. In that land, there is a Buddha named Victorious Blossoms Unfolding Treasury Tathagata, fully endowed with the ten epithets. Then a bodhisattva named Akashagarbha Bodhisattva rose from the assembly and asked the Tathagata, “For what reason does this auspicious sign appear?”
The Buddha told Akashagarbha Bodhisattva, “Excellent, excellent! You ask this at the right time. East from here, beyond eighty trillion Ganges rivers of sands of worlds, there is a Buddha-land called the Saha World. The beings of that land are endowed with the five impurities. For the Buddhas of the three times, teaching them is difficult; for bodhisattvas of the ten grounds, teaching them is difficult—how much more so for bodhisattvas of lower stages, who can never bring them benefit. Yet in that land, there is a Buddha named Shakyamuni Buddha. He is now on Mount Kukkutapada, and before all bodhisattvas-mahasattvas, great voice-hearers, humans, devas, and others, this auspicious sign has appeared. You should go make offerings to Shakyamuni Buddha and, moreover, preach the Dharma for the beings of that land, ferrying them across the sea of birth and death to reach the shore of Nirvana.”
When Akashagarbha Bodhisattva heard the Buddha’s words, he rejoiced and leapt for joy. Together with eight billion bodhisattvas-mahasattvas, he addressed the Buddha aloud, saying, “Excellent, excellent! Relying on the Buddha’s majestic spiritual power, we shall go to that world to make offerings to Shakyamuni Buddha and, for the beings of that land, preach the Dharani of Fearlessness.”
Then the Tathagata said, “Your name fulfills all vows; you are the Great Compassionate Akashagarbha Bodhisattva. Therefore, you may go to that land. Indeed, you may go to that land.”
Then the World-Honored One extended his right hand, pointed to the west, and spoke these words: “The wish-fulfilling jewel appears here. In the western world called All Fragrances Assembled, there is a Buddha named Wisdom Treasury Tathagata. There is a foremost bodhisattva named Akashagarbha Bodhisattva. He comes and goes to this land, desiring to liberate all beings; thus he comes and goes here. He manifests in various forms: he manifests the form of a Buddha, the form of a bodhisattva, the form of a pratyekabuddha, the form of a voice-hearer, the form of Brahma King, the form of Indra, the form of Ishvara Deva, the form of Maheshvara Deva, the form of a heavenly great general, the form of Vaishravana, the form of a minor king, the form of a wealthy elder, the form of a householder, the form of an official, the form of a brahmin, the form of a bhikshu or bhikshuni, the form of a woman, the form of a boy or girl, the form of a deva or dragon, the form of a vajra-wielding spirit, the form of a mind set on the Path, the form of an evil person, the form of blending with the ordinary, the form not different from the Buddhas, the form of a good child, the form of a good teacher of different kind, the form of a person’s only child, the form of birds and animals, the form of the king of medicinal trees, the form of the king of wish-fulfilling jewels, the form of a gravely ill person, the form of a healthy person, the form of the bright morning star. Thus he manifests thirty-five Buddha forms. According to the beings, he travels through various lands, liberating all beings. Therefore, all of you should single-mindedly make offerings to Akashagarbha Bodhisattva. This bodhisattva, amid fears and urgent difficulties, can bestow fearlessness. Hence, this bodhisattva is named Akashagarbha. Among eighty thousand great beings, this bodhisattva is foremost. Among eight billion bodhisattvas, he is the master. Sentient beings do not know the nature of Dharma; therefore, this bodhisattva remains unknown to them. But when the morning star appears, separately and aloud you should make obeisance. When the obeisance is completed, whatever you seek will be perfectly fulfilled—how much more so for those who recite, uphold, or transcribe it: they will swiftly attain blessings and wisdom.”
爾時虗空藏菩薩白佛言：「二世尊許我說、許我說。」「汝早可說、汝早可說。」時虗空藏菩薩悅，即說呪曰：
Then, the Bodhisattva Akashagarbha addressed the Buddha, saying, "World-Honored One, grant me permission to speak, grant me permission to speak."
"You may speak now, you may speak now."
At that moment, the Bodhisattva Akashagarbha was delighted and immediately recited the mantra:
「曩謨(一)阿迦(去)捨(舒可反)(二)揭(魚羯反)婆(去)(引)耶(余可反)(三)唵(四)阿利(五)迦(入)摩利(六)慕利(七)娑婆呵」
Namo Akasha Garbhaya Om Ali Kamali Muli Svaha
爾時虗空藏菩薩說此呪已，時大地六種震動，天魔外道彌不安，諸菩薩作重想。時佛告虗空藏菩薩言：「汝三世諸佛母、汝大良福田、汝一切眾生不請師、汝無病師、汝隨一切眾生願，故名能滿諸願，大慈大悲虗空藏菩薩故，滿一切眾生願，如疾風染身。若謗持者，過謗三世諸佛罪，況持此經者謗持此經人坐高座莫見下事，坐高座者得坐刀山頂報，此罪報我即說不可盡，但為令護持此經者故，與我共說偈曰：
At that moment, after the Bodhisattva Ākāśagarbha recited this mantra, the great earth trembled in six ways, the heavenly demons and heretics grew deeply unsettled, and the bodhisattvas were filled with profound reverence. Then the Buddha addressed Bodhisattva Ākāśagarbha, saying:
“You are the mother of all buddhas of the three times, You are a field of supreme merit, You are the teacher who comes unasked for all beings, You are the healer without illness, You respond to the wishes of all beings— Thus you are called ‘Fulfiller of All Vows,’ The greatly compassionate Ākāśagarbha Bodhisattva. You fulfill the wishes of all beings As swiftly as the wind touches the body.
“If anyone slanders one who upholds this sutra, The offense is greater than slandering all buddhas of the three times— How much more so for one who upholds this sutra To slander another who upholds it!
“Do not look down on those who sit on high seats. Those who sit arrogantly on high seats Will reap the retribution of sitting atop a mountain of blades. The retribution for this offense is beyond description, But to protect those who uphold this sutra, I now speak this verse together with you:”
「我遣於八萬大士， 同八十億菩薩等，
常當令護持者等。 我遣於十羅剎女，
十二神將護法等， 常當令護持者等。
我遣梵王帝釋天， 毗沙門二十八部，
常當令護持者等。 我遣於惡神善神，
乃至不可說諸神， 常當令護持者等。
我遣金剛密跡神， 八大龍王三光天，
常當令護持者等。」
"I send forth eighty thousand great beings, Along with eight billion bodhisattvas, To constantly guard and protect the upholders. I send forth the ten rakshasi goddesses, The twelve divine generals and guardian deities, To constantly guard and protect the upholders.
I send forth Brahma and Indra, Vaishravana and his twenty-eight legions, To constantly guard and protect the upholders. I send forth both malevolent and benevolent spirits, Even the countless, indescribable deities, To constantly guard and protect the upholders.
I send forth the Vajrapani guardian spirits, The eight great dragon kings and the three luminous deities, To constantly guard and protect the upholders."
二世尊說此偈畢，時虗空藏菩薩言：「是二世尊我讚善已，吾倍彌合掌。」八萬大士、八十億菩薩同音白佛言：「我等為未來惡世一切眾生故說所求圓滿，猶說猶說。」時本土世尊言：「末法眾生持此陀羅尼者，定知是人持三世諸佛名。」亦世尊言：「持此陀羅尼者，當知過持三世諸佛名。何者？不可說盡。諸佛出世不可說盡，況本土如來及我雖說不可窮盡。」
After the two World-Honored Ones had spoken this verse, the Bodhisattva Akashagarbha said, "Having praised these two World-Honored Ones, I now join my palms even more reverently." Eighty thousand great beings and eight billion bodhisattvas spoke in unison to the Buddha, saying, "For the sake of all beings in the future age of decline, we ask that the fulfillment of their aspirations be spoken of again and again."
Then the local World-Honored One said, "In the age of the decline of the Dharma, those who uphold this dhāraṇī will certainly be known as upholders of the names of all Buddhas of the three times." Another World-Honored One added, "Those who uphold this dhāraṇī should be understood to surpass even those who uphold the names of all Buddhas of the three times. Why? Because it is beyond description. The appearance of all Buddhas in the world is beyond description, let alone the teachings of the local Tathāgata and myself—though spoken, they cannot be exhausted."
爾時福智菩薩告梵頂菩薩言：「四菩薩外汝為主，汝能聽不？稱我名菩薩，逕無量劫不盡名；菩薩聞我名見我體，菩薩則與佛如來等無差別，故可稱我名。若人欲被眾人愛敬者，持此呪日滿三十五遍，明施靈驗；若不施者，菩提之因永斷，我不成正覺。若人在病莚，無問人、無與藥人餓死時，持此呪者出行，向得病滅；不得者，我誓不成正覺。若人被口不犯罪，俄被切王難，若持此呪者，相向過遁；不赦者，我誓不成正覺。若但不淨女人持此呪三七日，乃至七七日內至心稱念，得轉女身；若不得者，我誓不成正覺。但持此呪者思來所為堺，若其內雖有色有情師子不相隨意者，我誓不成正覺。若持者相問無智人，此經隨不教者，永斷三世諸佛種子。若持者三七日，乃至七七日內欲悉地成就者，以正五九月內可滿此呪算滿一百萬遍畢，無勝利者，我誓不成正覺。若持此呪者墮三惡道者，我共隨往三惡道，但為不信之者為因，令至菩提。雖鳥畜聞此經者，即得免患憂。」
At that time, the Bodhisattva of Wisdom and Merit addressed the Bodhisattva of Brahma’s Summit, saying: “Beyond the four great bodhisattvas, you are foremost. Will you listen? A bodhisattva who calls my name—even through measureless kalpas, their name shall not be exhausted. A bodhisattva who hears my name and beholds my form shall be equal to a Buddha, without difference. Therefore, you may call my name.
If a person wishes to be loved and respected by all, let them recite this mantra thirty-five times daily, and its spiritual efficacy will clearly manifest. If it does not manifest, may the cause for enlightenment be forever severed, and may I not attain perfect awakening.
If a person is afflicted with illness, with no one to ask and no medicine given, facing starvation—should they recite this mantra and go forth, their illness shall be eradicated. If it is not eradicated, I vow not to attain perfect awakening.
If a person, though innocent of crime, is suddenly seized by royal punishment, should they recite this mantra while facing the accuser, they shall escape calamity. If they are not spared, I vow not to attain perfect awakening.
If an impure woman recites this mantra for three times seven days, up to seven times seven days, with sincere mind and invocation, she shall transform her female body. If she does not attain this, I vow not to attain perfect awakening.
Should a reciter of this mantra contemplate the realm of past actions, and if within it there are still forms, feelings, or teachers not in accordance with their will—I vow not to attain perfect awakening.
If a reciter meets someone ignorant and does not teach them this scripture, they sever forever the seed of all Buddhas of the three times.
If a reciter, within three times seven days up to seven times seven days, wishes to achieve complete attainment, let them in the first, fifth, and ninth lunar months complete the recitation of this mantra one million times. If no benefit arises, I vow not to attain perfect awakening.
Should a reciter of this mantra fall into the three evil realms, I shall follow them there. Yet for those who do not believe, this shall become a cause leading them to enlightenment.
Even birds and animals who hear this scripture shall immediately be freed from suffering and distress.”
爾時虗空藏菩薩白佛言：「是經名何？可號何？」佛言：「此經名『如意虗空藏經』，亦名『能滿諸願大悲』，亦名『福智圓滿』，亦名『悉地成就』，亦名『如意滿足』，亦名『平等一切』，亦名『護國郡家』，亦名『天地明鏡』，亦名『無病延命』，亦名『不思議誓願』，亦名『自在圓滿如意』，亦名『隨願如意』，亦名『法界自在心』，亦名『依誦得法忍』，亦名『依經得自在心』，如是如是此經種種異名不可說盡。是菩薩乘如如法性，超諸菩薩故，號名虗空藏。是菩薩善能明星出時，五體投地可禮敬。是菩薩身長二十五由旬，現真實大身時，同虗空勝餘菩薩，故號虗空藏。汝於眾中獨處惡處，此呪日內持三十五遍者，所求取，後日內不圓滿者，我永菩提因不成。若雖女犯者，持此呪者，死時得菩提，如疾風吹雲。此菩薩天冠有三十五佛，謂言釋迦牟尼佛、金剛不壞身佛、寶光佛、龍尊王佛、精進軍佛、精進喜佛、寶炎佛、寶月光佛、現無畏佛、寶月佛、無垢佛、離垢佛、勇施佛、清淨佛、清淨施佛、婆留那佛、水天佛、堅德佛、旃檀德佛、無量光佛、光德佛、無量菊光佛、那羅延佛、功德華佛、蓮華光智佛、智功德佛、念功德佛、善名稱功德佛、紅炎王佛、大戰勝王佛、善遊步佛、周帀莊嚴功德佛、財功德佛、寶華遊步佛、寶蓮華善住沙羅樹王功德佛。是則虗空藏菩薩未來成佛記莂，亦是菩薩，可號如來，在三十五佛。復禮虗空藏菩薩者，禮三世十方諸佛。」
At that time, the Bodhisattva Akashagarbha addressed the Buddha, saying: "What is the name of this sutra? How should it be called?"
The Buddha replied: "This sutra is named 'The Sutra of Akashagarbha Who Fulfills All Wishes.' It is also called 'The Great Compassion That Fulfills All Vows,' 'The Perfection of Merit and Wisdom,' 'The Accomplishment of Siddhi,' 'The Fulfillment of All Wishes,' 'The Equality of All Things,' 'The Protection of the Nation and the Household,' 'The Bright Mirror of Heaven and Earth,' 'The Prolongation of Life Without Illness,' 'The Inconceivable Vow,' 'The Perfect Freedom to Fulfill Wishes,' 'The Fulfillment of Wishes According to One's Aspiration,' 'The Mind That Is Free Throughout the Dharma Realm,' 'The Attainment of Dharma Patience Through Recitation,' and 'The Attainment of a Free Mind Through This Sutra.' Thus, this sutra has countless different names that cannot all be expressed.
This bodhisattva, riding on the true nature of reality, surpasses all other bodhisattvas, and thus is called Akashagarbha (Storehouse of Space). This bodhisattva, when the bright star appears, should be revered with full prostration. This bodhisattva's body is twenty-five yojanas in height. When manifesting his true great form, he is equal to space and superior to other bodhisattvas, hence the name Akashagarbha.
If you, amidst the multitude, find yourself in a difficult situation, and within a day recite this mantra thirty-five times, whatever you seek will be fulfilled. If it is not fulfilled by the next day, may I never attain the cause of enlightenment. Even if a woman has committed offenses, by upholding this mantra, at the time of death she will attain enlightenment like a swift wind dispersing clouds.
This bodhisattva's crown is adorned with thirty-five buddhas, namely: Shakyamuni Buddha, Vajra-Indestructible-Body Buddha, Jewel-Light Buddha, Dragon-Sovereign King Buddha, Vigorous-Army Buddha, Vigorous-Joy Buddha, Jewel-Flame Buddha, Jewel-Moonlight Buddha, Fearlessness-Manifesting Buddha, Jewel-Moon Buddha, Stainless Buddha, Stain-Removed Buddha, Courageous-Giving Buddha, Pure Buddha, Pure-Giving Buddha, Varuna Buddha, Water-Deva Buddha, Firm-Virtue Buddha, Sandalwood-Virtue Buddha, Immeasurable-Light Buddha, Light-Virtue Buddha, Immeasurable-Flame-Light Buddha, Narayana Buddha, Merit-Flower Buddha, Lotus-Light-Wisdom Buddha, Wisdom-Merit Buddha, Mindfulness-Merit Buddha, Good-Name-Merit Buddha, Red-Flame-King Buddha, Great-Victorious-King Buddha, Good-Pace-Walking Buddha, Universally-Adorned-Merit Buddha, Wealth-Merit Buddha, Jewel-Flower-Pace-Walking Buddha, and Jewel-Lotus-Well-Abiding-Sala-Tree-King-Merit Buddha.
These are the predictions of Akashagarbha Bodhisattva's future buddhahood. This bodhisattva may also be called a Tathagata, among the thirty-five buddhas. Furthermore, those who pay homage to Akashagarbha Bodhisattva are paying homage to all buddhas of the three times and the ten directions."
爾時諸菩薩等、大阿羅漢、比丘比丘尼等，合掌彌得無生忍大陀羅尼畢，歡喜作禮而去。
Then, the assembled bodhisattvas, great arhats, bhikkhus and bhikkhunis, having joined their palms and fully attained the great dhāraṇī of the patience of the uncreated, rejoiced, paid their respects, and departed.
佛說如意虗空藏菩薩陀羅尼經
Sutra of the Wishing Jewel and Empty Space Bodhisattva's Dharani, Spoken by the Buddha
勢州朝熊岳
Shizhou's Mount Asama
勝峯山金剛證禪寺藏板
Woodblock Edition Preserved at Kongō Shō Zen Temple, Shōhōzan
安永五丙申年十一月
The fifth year of the An'yong era, eleventh month, in the Bing Shen year.