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title: "方廣大莊嚴經 · 20 嚴菩提場品"
description: "方廣大莊嚴經又稱大莊嚴經，由唐代譯經師地婆訶羅於公元七世紀譯出，屬大乘佛教重要經典。本經以偈頌和長行形式，詳細記載釋迦牟尼佛從兜率天降生、出家、成道至初轉法輪的完整歷程，突出菩薩行的悲智莊嚴。作為佛傳文學的代表作，它融合本生故事與般若思想，展現大乘修行者圓滿自利利他的境界。該經是研究佛陀生平及大乘佛教教義發展的重要文獻，在漢傳佛教中具有崇高地位。"
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### 嚴菩提場品第二十

> Chapter 20: The Site of Enlightenment

佛告諸比丘：「爾時菩薩坐菩提場，六欲諸天恐有障難，即於東面恭敬而住，如是南西北方四維上下，皆有無量諸天恭敬而住。是時菩薩放大光明，其光名為開發菩薩智，周遍照耀盡虛空界一切十方諸佛剎土。爾時東方世界有國名離垢，其佛號曰離垢光明。彼有菩薩摩訶薩，名遊戲莊嚴，遇斯光已，與無央數菩薩圍遶而來詣菩提場，為供養故住菩薩前。爾時菩薩以神通力，變現十方盡虛空界一切佛剎，成一清淨琉璃道場，一切佛剎五道眾生，展轉指示各相謂言：『此是何人，神通遊戲莊嚴威德色相乃爾？』是時菩薩於一一眾生前現化菩薩，而說頌曰：

> The Buddha addressed the assembly of bhikkhus: "At that time, the Bodhisattva was seated at the site of Enlightenment. The gods of the six desire heavens, fearing there might be obstacles, respectfully took their positions to the east. In the same way, to the south, west, north, the four intermediate directions, above, and below, countless gods respectfully took their places. Then the Bodhisattva emitted a great radiance. This light was called 'Illuminating the Wisdom of the Bodhisattva.' It spread everywhere, illuminating all Buddha-lands in the ten directions throughout the entire realm of space. "At that time, in the eastern world, there was a land named 'Free from Defilement.' Its Buddha was called 'Light of Freedom from Defilement.' In that land was a great bodhisattva named 'Playful Adornment.' Encountering this light, he came to the site of Enlightenment, surrounded by immeasurable numbers of bodhisattvas, and stood before the Bodhisattva to make offerings. "Then, through his spiritual power, the Bodhisattva transformed all Buddha-lands in the ten directions throughout space into a single, pure, lapis lazuli site of Enlightenment. All beings within the five destinies in every Buddha-land pointed to one another and asked, 'Who is this person, whose spiritual play, majestic virtue, and splendid form are like this?' "At that moment, the Bodhisattva manifested an emanation of himself before each and every being and spoke this verse:"

「『能斷諸垢濁， 貪瞋癡習氣，身照十方剎， 暎蔽眾光明。福智及三昧， 積劫轉增長，一切諸莊嚴， 最勝牟尼力。』

> 'He who can sever all defilements, the habits of greed, anger, and delusion, His body shines upon the ten directions, outshining all other lights. Merit, wisdom, and meditative concentration grow through countless eons, All adornments arise from the supreme power of the Silent Sage.'

「爾時南方世界，有國名寶莊嚴，其佛號曰光明。彼有菩薩摩訶薩，名現寶蓋，遇斯光已，與無央數菩薩圍遶而來詣菩提場，為供養故住菩薩前。爾時菩薩以神通力，持一寶蓋周遍覆此菩提之場，大梵天王、釋提桓因、護世四王，更相謂言：『以何果報而現如此寶莊嚴蓋？』於寶蓋中，出妙頌曰：

> At that time, in the southern world, there was a land called Jewel Adornment, where a Buddha named Light Shining dwelt. In that land, there was a great bodhisattva named Jewel Canopy Manifested. When he beheld this radiance, he arrived at the site of enlightenment accompanied by countless bodhisattvas, and stood before the bodhisattva to make offerings. Then, through his spiritual power, the bodhisattva held up a jeweled canopy that completely covered the entire site of enlightenment. The great Brahma heavenly king, Śakra Devānām Indra, and the four heavenly kings who protect the world said to one another, “What merit has brought forth such a magnificent jeweled canopy?” From within the jeweled canopy, a sublime verse emerged:

「『在昔億千劫， 供養三世佛，慈心行捨施， 故得相莊嚴。成就那延力， 導師感是報，利益於一切， 端坐菩提場。』

> "In countless eons past, I made offerings to the Buddhas of the three times, Cultivating compassion and practicing generous giving, Thus attaining the marks of a noble form. Through the power of perseverance, The Teacher received this reward, Bringing benefit to all beings, As he sat steadfast in the place of Enlightenment."

「爾時西方世界，有國名詹波，其佛號曰開敷花王智慧神通。彼有菩薩摩訶薩，名曰寶網，遇斯光已，與無央數菩薩圍遶而來詣菩提場，為供養故住菩薩前。爾時菩薩以神通力，取一勝妙寶網彌覆菩提道場，十方諸來天眾龍神八部更相謂言：『以何因緣感斯寶網？』於寶網中，出妙頌曰：

> At that time, in the western realm, there was a land called Champaka, where the Buddha was known as King of Blooming Flowers, possessing wisdom and supernatural powers. In that land lived a great bodhisattva named Jewel Net. Upon encountering this radiance, he, accompanied by countless bodhisattvas, came to the site of enlightenment, and stood before the bodhisattva to pay homage. Then, using his supernatural powers, the bodhisattva manifested a magnificent jeweled net that canopied the entire site of enlightenment. The celestial beings, dragons, and spirits from all ten directions who had gathered there said to one another, "What cause has brought forth this jeweled net?" From within the net, a melodious verse arose:

「『能為眾寶因， 眾寶所依處，三界皆歸趣， 名聞遍十方。欲證大菩提， 住於清淨法，精進力成佛， 能感如斯供。』

> "Capable of being the source of all treasures, The ground on which all treasures rely, All three realms turn to it for refuge, Its fame spreads throughout the ten directions. To attain supreme enlightenment, Dwelling in pure and wholesome truths, Through diligent effort one becomes a Buddha, And thus receives such offerings."

「爾時北方世界，有國名曰轉，其佛號曰掩蔽日月光。彼有菩薩摩訶薩，名莊嚴王，遇斯光已，與無央數菩薩圍遶而來詣菩提場，為供養故住菩薩前。爾時菩薩以神通力，令十方無邊剎土功德莊嚴之臺，皆現於此菩提道場，諸來眾會心生奇特，一切人天更相謂言：『以何因緣感此殊勝莊嚴妙臺？』於妙臺中，出妙頌曰：

> At that time, in the northern region of the world, there was a land called Turning, and its Buddha was named Shielding Sun and Moon Light. In that land, there was a great bodhisattva named Adorning King. Upon encountering this light, he, surrounded by countless bodhisattvas, came to the Bodhi seat to pay homage and stood before the bodhisattva. At that moment, the bodhisattva, through his miraculous powers, caused the adorned platforms of merit from countless worlds in the ten directions to appear at this Bodhi site. All the assembled beings were filled with wonder, and the humans and devas said to one another, "What causes have brought about such splendid and adorned platforms?" From within these wonderful platforms, a sublime verse arose, saying:

「『由昔無邊劫， 福智資粮滿，身口意清淨， 慚愧及慈悲。無上能仁尊， 眾善無不具，今坐菩提座， 故獲如斯福。』

> "In ages without end, from deeds of merit vast, His wisdom and compassion filled at last. Pure in body, speech, and mind, with shame and care, He lacks no virtue, supreme and rare. Now on the seat of awakening, he sits, Thus all these blessings he rightly fits."

「爾時東南方世界，有國名德王，佛號功德光明王。彼有菩薩摩訶薩，名功德慧，遇斯光已，與無央數菩薩圍遶而來詣菩提場，為供養故住菩薩前。爾時菩薩以神通力，化作無量功德莊嚴眾寶樓觀，諸來天龍夜叉等眾，見未曾有生奇特心，更相謂言：『以何因緣而有斯瑞？』於樓觀中，而說頌曰：

> At that time, in the southeastern direction, there was a world called the Land of Virtue Kings, where the Buddha was known as the Radiant King of Merit and Light. In that land, there lived a great bodhisattva named Wisdom of Merit, who, upon witnessing this light, approached the seat of enlightenment surrounded by countless bodhisattvas, and stood before the bodhisattva to pay homage. At that moment, the bodhisattva, through his supernatural powers, manifested countless magnificent jewelled pavilions adorned with boundless merits. The gathered devas, nagas, yakshas, and other beings, seeing something they had never witnessed before, were filled with wonder and said to one another, 'What cause has brought about such an auspicious sign?' From within the pavilions, a verse was recited:

「『眾德之所生， 具足功德者，能成就功德， 天龍咸恭敬。德海詣道場， 功德香普熏，今坐菩提座， 感如斯供養。』

> All virtues find their source, One who is complete in merit Accomplishes all good works, Honored by gods and dragons alike. A sea of merit approaches the place of awakening, Its fragrance of good deeds spreading wide. Now seated upon the seat of enlightenment, They receive such offerings as these.

「爾時西南方有國名出寶，其佛號寶幢。彼有菩薩摩訶薩，名出眾寶，遇斯光已，與無央數菩薩圍遶，而來詣菩提場，為供養故住菩薩前。爾時菩薩以神通力，化作無量阿僧祇眾寶圓光，其中諸天見未曾有生奇特心，更相謂言：『以何威力而現如是眾寶圓光？』其圓光中，出妙頌曰：

> At that time, in the southwest there was a land called Jewel-Emitting, where the Buddha was named Jewel-Banner. There lived a great bodhisattva-mahasattva, called Outstanding-Jewel, who, upon encountering this light, was surrounded by countless bodhisattvas and came to the site of enlightenment to pay homage, standing before the Bodhisattva. Then, through his miraculous powers, the Bodhisattva manifested innumerable circles of radiant light made of manifold jewels. The gods among them, witnessing such unprecedented wonder, were amazed and said to one another: "By what mighty force is this display of jeweled light created?" From within that circle of light came forth this beautiful verse:

「『以眾寶宮殿， 花果與園林，頭目髓腦等， 身肉及手足。如是種種施， 積習諸功德，今現證菩提， 感如斯供養。』

> "With palaces of precious jewels, Flowers, fruits, and gardens fair, Head, eyes, marrow, brain, and more— Flesh, limbs, and hands we offer there. Through such varied acts of giving, Merits gathered, ever-growing, Now I've realized Enlightenment, And receive these honors, flowing."

「爾時西北方世界，有國名雲，其佛號曰雲王。彼有菩薩摩訶薩，名雲雷震聲，遇斯光已，與無央數菩薩圍遶而來詣菩提場，為供養故住菩薩前。爾時菩薩以神通力，化作沈水香雲及栴檀香雲，遍布菩提道場，諸天眾會皆生歡喜奇特之心，共相謂言：『以何因緣有斯瑞應？』其香雲中，出妙頌曰：

> At that time, in the northwestern quarter of the world, there was a land called Cloud, and its Buddha was named the Cloud King. In that land there was a great bodhisattva-mahāsattva called Cloud-Thunder-Sound, who, upon receiving this radiance, came together with countless bodhisattvas surrounding him to the site of enlightenment, and stood before the bodhisattva in order to make an offering. Then the bodhisattva, through his miraculous powers, manifested clouds of aloeswood incense and clouds of sandalwood incense, which spread throughout the site of enlightenment. All the gathered assembly of gods were filled with joy and wonder, and said to one another, "What cause brings about such auspicious signs?" From within those clouds of incense arose a sublime verse that said:

「『法雲覆一切， 普雨於法雨，滅眾生煩惱， 令得於涅槃。神通定根力， 功德為莊嚴，證甘露菩提， 故獲如斯供。』

> “The Dharma-cloud covers all, Pouring the rain of Dharma everywhere, Quenching the afflictions of all beings, Leading them to Nirvana. With spiritual powers, concentration, and the roots of faith, Adorned with merit as his glory, He attains the sweet dew of Enlightenment, And thus receives such offerings.”

「爾時東北方世界，有國名金網，其佛號寶蓋光明。彼有菩薩摩訶薩，名金網莊嚴，遇斯光已，與無央數菩薩圍遶而來詣菩提場，為供養故住菩薩前。爾時菩薩以神通力，於彼諸來菩薩供養具中，化出無量無邊大菩薩眾，皆有殊勝三十二相莊嚴其身，執持花鬘曲躬稽首，一一菩薩以偈頌曰：

> At that time, in the northeastern world, there was a realm called Golden Net, where the Buddha was named Precious Canopy of Radiance. There, a great bodhisattva named Golden Net Adornment, upon encountering this light, came to the site of enlightenment surrounded by countless bodhisattvas, and stood before the bodhisattva out of reverence. Then the bodhisattva, through his miraculous powers, transformed within the offerings of those arriving bodhisattvas an immeasurable, boundless host of great bodhisattvas, each adorned with the thirty-two distinguished marks of excellence, holding flower garlands and bowing in homage. Each bodhisattva proclaimed in verse:

「『由昔無邊劫， 深信極尊敬，以微妙音聲， 讚歎諸如來。今坐菩提座， 是故我頂禮，願以讚歎業， 當得無上果。』

> "Through countless ages past, with deep and reverent faith, I praised the Thus-Gone Ones with subtle, melodious sound. Now seated on the Bodhi seat, I bow in homage here, May this act of praise lead me to the supreme fruit."

「爾時下方世界，有國名普觀，其佛號曰普見。彼有菩薩摩訶薩，名曰寶藏，遇斯光已，與無央數菩薩圍遶，而來詣菩提場，為供養故住菩薩前。爾時菩薩以神通力於一一菩薩前，化出廣大妙金蓮花，而於花中皆有婇女，出現半身端正姝妙，咸以寶莊嚴具嚴飾其身，手執種種金珠瓔珞曲躬稽首。而諸人天更相謂言：『以何因緣感得如是微妙婇女？』是諸婇女以偈頌曰：

> At that time, in the lower realm, there was a land called Universal Contemplation, whose Buddha was named Universal Vision. In that land lived a great bodhisattva named Treasure Treasury. Upon encountering this radiance, he, surrounded by countless bodhisattvas, came to the site of enlightenment and stood before the bodhisattva to make offerings. At that moment, the bodhisattva, through his spiritual powers, manifested before each bodhisattva a vast and exquisite golden lotus flower. Within each lotus appeared celestial maidens, their upper bodies visible, graceful and supremely beautiful, adorned with precious ornaments. They held various golden pearls and garlands, bowing in reverence. Then the people and gods said to one another: "What causes have brought about such wondrous celestial maidens?" Those celestial maidens then spoke in verse:

「『由昔無邊劫， 頂禮諸如來，辟支及聲聞， 父母并尊者。質直無過患， 具一切功德，皆應恭敬禮， 清淨戒圓滿。』

> "Throughout countless eons past, I bowed to all Tathāgatas,</row><row>To pratyekabuddhas and śrāvakas, to parents and venerable beings.</row><row>Upright and without fault, endowed with every virtue—</row><row>All these are worthy of respect and homage, perfect in pure Precepts."</row>

「爾時上方世界，有國名殊勝功德，其佛號曰德王。彼有菩薩摩訶薩，名虛空藏，遇斯光已，與無央數菩薩圍遶來詣菩提道場，為供養故住菩薩前。爾時菩薩以神通力，於虛空中普雨十方世界諸佛剎土，昔所不見昔所未聞，眾寶花鬘、塗香末香燒香，繒綵衣服、幢幡寶蓋、摩尼眾寶，金銀琉璃、車𤦲馬瑙、象馬車乘輦輿兵眾、花樹果樹、童男童女。爾時梵、釋、護世、天、龍、夜叉、乾闥婆、阿修羅、迦婁羅、緊那羅、摩睺羅伽，人非人等一切群生，皆悉得見，生歡喜心，無有驚怖。」

> At that time, from the world above, there was a land called Supreme Merit, whose Buddha was named King of Virtue. In that land lived a great bodhisattva, Akashagarbha, who, upon seeing that radiant light, came with countless bodhisattvas gathering around him to the place of Enlightenment. To make offerings, they stood before the bodhisattva. Then the bodhisattva, through his miraculous powers, caused to rain down from the sky—throughout all the Buddha-lands of the ten directions—treasures never before seen or heard of: garlands of precious flowers, perfumed ointments, incense powders, burning incense, silk banners and canopies, jeweled parasols, various precious gems, gold, silver, lapis lazuli, crystal, agate, along with elephants, horses, carriages, palanquins, and armies, flowering trees and fruit trees, and young men and women. At that moment, all beings—Brahma, Indra, the world-protecting gods, devas, dragons, yakshas, gandharvas, asuras, garudas, kinnaras, mahoragas, humans, and non-humans alike—saw all this and were filled with joy, their hearts free from any fear or alarm.

爾時世尊欲重宣此義，而說偈言：

> Then the World-Honored One, wishing to restate this meaning, proclaimed verses, saying:

「利益一切世間者， 欲證無上菩提時，十方無量諸菩薩， 皆悉如雲而集會，彼諸菩薩所來事， 我今以喻而略說。無量菩薩從空來， 猶如密雲震吼聲，各各執持寶瓔珞， 明珠垂懸甚嚴飾。無量菩薩從空來， 首飾寶冠垂辮髮，擎捧如花妙臺觀， 而至菩提道場所。無量菩薩從空來， 猶如師子震吼聲，說空無相及無願， 而至菩提道場所。無量菩薩從空來， 猶如牛王哮吼聲，雨未曾有微妙花， 而至菩提道場所。無量菩薩從空來， 美聲猶如孔雀王，身光出現千種相， 而至菩提道場所。無量菩薩從空來， 光明猶如淨滿月，以妙音聲而讚歎， 菩薩無量諸功德。無量菩薩從空來， 光明照耀猶如日，暎蔽一切魔宮殿， 而至菩提道場所。無量菩薩從空來， 身色美艷如虹蜺，福慧資粮悉圓滿， 而至菩提道場所。無量菩薩從空來， 手出摩尼眾寶網，并散曼陀蘇曼陀， 婆利師花詹波花，及持如是等花鬘， 而至菩提道場所。無量菩薩從空來， 以神通力震大地，而諸眾生不驚怖， 一切靡不歡喜者。無量菩薩從空來， 手接須彌大山王，如持花鬘不為重， 而至菩提道場所。無量菩薩從空來， 頂戴四大香水海，遍灑大地皆嚴淨， 而至菩提道場所。無量菩薩從空來， 各持殊勝眾寶蓋，令諸菩薩皆覩見， 而至菩提道場所。無量菩薩從空來， 現為梵王住寂定，一一毛孔演妙法， 說大慈悲及喜捨。無量菩薩從空來， 示為帝釋微妙形，一切天人共圍遶， 而至菩提道場所。無量菩薩從空來， 示為護世之形像，一切天人共圍遶， 各各散以天花香，以緊那羅乾闥婆， 美妙音聲讚菩薩。無量菩薩從空來， 各持芬香妙花樹，枝葉花果遍莊嚴， 而至菩提道場所。其樹花臺有菩薩， 於彼花中出半身，悉皆具相三十二， 各各執持諸妙花，拘物頭花波頭摩， 優鉢羅花芬陀利。無量菩薩從空來， 手持清淨蓮花沼，其身廣大如須彌， 變為淨妙諸花鬘，遍覆三千大千界， 而至菩提道場所。無量菩薩從空來， 各於眼中現劫燒，而復於此示成劫， 遍身一一支節中，演出無邊諸佛法， 所有眾生皆得聞，聞者悉斷諸貪欲， 而至菩提道場所。無量菩薩從空來， 其身端正甚可愛，以眾寶具而莊嚴， 其聲猶如緊那羅，一切天人修羅等， 見聞皆悉無厭足。無量菩薩從空來， 其身堅固如金剛，震動大地至水際， 而至菩提道場所。無量菩薩從空來， 光明照耀如日月，滅除眾生煩惱苦， 而至菩提道場所。無量菩薩從空來， 其身皆是眾寶成，遍於無邊佛剎土， 普雨雜寶妙花香，一切眾生悉歡喜， 而至菩提道場所。無量菩薩從空來， 各能總持四種藏，其身一一毛孔中， 演說無數諸經典，具足辯才大智慧， 覺悟惛醉諸群生。無量菩薩從空來， 執持天鼓如須彌，擊出美妙大音聲， 遍滿拘胝億佛剎，普告一切諸人天， 娑婆世界雨甘露。」

> "To benefit all beings in every world, when aspiring to attain supreme enlightenment, Countless bodhisattvas from the ten directions gathered like clouds. Let me briefly describe, through simile, why these bodhisattvas came. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, their arrival like the thunderous roar of dense clouds. Each held precious jeweled garlands, adorned with dangling pearls and radiant ornaments. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, wearing jeweled crowns with flowing braided hair. They carried exquisite floral offerings and platforms as they made their way to the seat of enlightenment. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, their presence like the majestic roar of lions, Proclaiming emptiness, signlessness, and wishlessness as they journeyed to the seat of enlightenment. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, their voices like the mighty bellow of noble bulls, Showering rare and wondrous flowers as they approached the seat of enlightenment. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, their sweet voices like that of the peacock king, Radiating a thousand kinds of light as they came to the seat of enlightenment. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, their brilliance like the clear, full moon, Praising with melodious voices the immeasurable virtues of the bodhisattvas. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, their radiance shining like the sun, Outshining all the palaces of demons as they reached the seat of enlightenment. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, their forms beautiful and vibrant like rainbows, Perfectly complete in merit and wisdom as they arrived at the seat of enlightenment. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, from their hands emerged nets of precious gems, Scattering mandārava and mahāmandārava flowers, pāriṣa flowers and campaka flowers, Holding such floral garlands as they came to the seat of enlightenment. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, shaking the great earth with their miraculous powers, Yet no being was afraid — all were filled with joy. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, lifting Mount Sumeru, king of mountains, Holding it as easily as a garland of flowers as they came to the seat of enlightenment. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, carrying on their heads the four great oceans of fragrant water, Sprinkling the entire earth until it was pure and adorned as they advanced to the seat of enlightenment. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, each holding magnificent jeweled canopies, Enabling all bodhisattvas to see them clearly as they came to the seat of enlightenment. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, manifesting as Brahmā kings abiding in tranquil stillness, From every pore they taught the wondrous Dharma — great compassion, loving-kindness, joy, and equanimity. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, appearing in the subtle form of Lord Indra, Surrounded by all gods and humans, they came to the seat of enlightenment. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, manifesting as guardians of the world, Surrounded by all gods and humans, each scattering heavenly flowers and incense, Praising the bodhisattvas with the beautiful music of kiṃnaras and gandharvas. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, each holding fragrant, exquisite flowering trees, Their branches, leaves, blossoms, and fruits fully adorning them as they approached the seat of enlightenment. Upon those trees, on the flower platforms, sat bodhisattvas emerging halfway from the blooms, All possessing the thirty-two marks of excellence, each holding beautiful flowers — Utpala lotuses, padma lotuses, kumuda lotuses, and pundarīka lotuses. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, carrying pure lotus ponds, Their bodies vast as Mount Sumeru, transforming them into exquisite flower garlands That blanketed the entire trichiliocosm as they came to the seat of enlightenment. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, in their eyes appeared the fire that consumes the cosmos at eon's end, And then they displayed the formation of a new eon. From every point of their bodies, They unfolded boundless Buddhist teachings, and all beings who heard them Were freed from craving as they made their way to the seat of enlightenment. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, their forms upright, beautiful, and endearing, Adorned with every kind of jewel. Their voices were like those of kiṃnaras — Gods, humans, and asuras alike never tired of seeing and hearing them. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, their bodies firm as vajra diamond, Shaking the earth down to the waters beneath as they arrived at the seat of enlightenment. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, their light shining like sun and moon, Dispelling the afflictions and suffering of all beings as they came to the seat of enlightenment. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, their bodies formed entirely of precious gems, Reaching across countless Buddha-lands, raining an array of jewels, wondrous flowers, and fragrance — All beings rejoiced as they approached the seat of enlightenment. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, each commanding four kinds of treasuries, And from every pore of their bodies, countless scriptures and teachings flowed, With perfect eloquence and great wisdom, awakening beings lost in confusion and intoxication. Uncountable bodhisattvas descended from the sky, bearing celestial drums as vast as Mount Sumeru, Striking magnificent, far-reaching sounds that filled billions upon billions of Buddha-lands, Proclaiming to all gods and humans: the nectar of Dharma rains down upon the Saha world."

## 方廣大莊嚴經卷第八

> Sutra of the Great Array, Scroll 8