轉法輪菩薩摧魔怨敵法
Turning the Dharma Wheel Bodhisattva's Method for Subduing Demonic Enemies
大興善寺三藏沙門大廣智不空奉 詔譯
Translated by Master Amoghavajra of the Tripitaka, from Daxingshan Temple, under Imperial Edict
爾時摧魔怨菩薩白佛言：「世尊！諸菩薩等各各已說祕密真言教法。世尊！我今為欲未來末法之時，護持國王及護國界諸有情故，說祕蜜祕勝最密中祕密摧魔怨敵法。唯願世尊哀愍聽許。」佛言：「便說。」「世尊！若有隣國擾侵國界，或自國內軍眾寡少或復怯弱，或有不臣起惡叛逆，即應取苦楝木而作一幢，長十二指周圓八指，削令極圓。如世尊所勅一切天龍八部，令護諸國護諸國王，及護國界一切有情，為除災禍令得安樂。若難起時，皆圖畫彼護國土神於幢上。
Then the Bodhisattva Demon-Subduer addressed the Buddha, saying, "World-Honored One! All the bodhisattvas have each taught their secret mantra methods. Now, for the sake of protecting kings and all beings in the border regions during the final age of the Dharma, I wish to teach the most profound secret method of subduing demonic enemies—hidden within the secret, the supreme secret, the innermost secret. I only ask the World-Honored One to compassionately grant permission." The Buddha said, "Speak, then." "World-Honored One! If neighboring countries invade and disturb the border, or if within one's own country the army is too small or cowardly, or if subjects rebel with evil intent, then one should take a branch of the neem tree and carve it into a banner, twelve fingers long and eight fingers in circumference, shaving it until perfectly round. As the World-Honored One commanded, all devas, nagas, and the eight kinds of beings shall guard the countries, protect the kings, and protect all beings in the borderlands, removing disasters and bringing peace. When trouble arises, one should paint the image of the protective land deity on that banner."
「如此大唐護國土者，所謂毘首羯磨藥叉、劫比羅藥叉、法護藥叉、肩目藥叉、廣目藥叉、護軍藥叉、珠賢藥叉、滿賢藥叉、持明藥叉、阿吒縛俱藥叉(已上十大藥叉)；嚩蘇枳龍王、蘇摩那龍王、補沙毘摩大龍王(已上三大龍王)；訶利帝大天后、翳囉嚩蹉大天后、雙目大天后(已上三大天后)，各有五千神將以為眷屬。
The great beings who protect this land of Great Tang include the Yaksha named Viśvakarman, the Yaksha Kumbhīra, the Yaksha Dharma-gupta, the Yaksha Skandha-locana, the Yaksha Virūpākṣa, the Yaksha Sena-rakṣita, the Yaksha Maṇi-bhadra, the Yakpha Puṇya-bhadra, the Yaksha Vidyā-dhara, and the Yaksha Aṭāvaku (The ten great Yakshas listed above); the Naga king Vāsuki, the Naga king Sumanā, and the great Naga king Puṣpa-vīra-ma (The three great Naga kings listed above); the great goddess Hārītī, the great goddess Airāvata, and the great goddess Dvi-netra (The three great goddesses listed above). Each of them is attended by five thousand divine warriors as their retinue.
「所應畫者皆畫本形，執持幖幟圖於幢上，又於幢頂上書無礙王十字佛頂真言，末後吒字在輪臍中。所有怨敵叛逆主帥，當書彼名於輪輻間。於幢底圖畫一輪，具足八輻，如上吒字置輪臍中。若災難起時，應請一解法之人，於此教中曾稟受者，於其中夜圖一方壇，於方壇上重畫三角壇，立於此幢在壇中央，於壇四面著種種食飲并二閼伽，燒安悉香及然酥燈。其解法者面南而坐。
Everything that is to be painted should be depicted in their true form, holding their respective banners and symbols on the victory banner. At the top of the banner, write the Unobstructed King Ten-Buddha-Crown True Mantra, with the final "Zha" syllable placed at the center of the wheel. Write the names of all hostile rebels and enemy commanders between the spokes of the wheel. At the base of the banner, paint a wheel with eight complete spokes, and place the "Zha" syllable as above at the wheel's center. When a disaster arises, you should invite a person who understands the ritual, one who has been initiated into this teaching. In the middle of the night, they are to draw a square altar, and on top of this square altar, draw a triangular altar. Erect this banner at the center of the altar. Place various foods and drinks, along with two water offerings, around the four sides of the altar. Burn agalloch incense and light butter lamps. The ritual master should sit facing south.
「即結一切如來鉤印。以二手內相叉作拳，以右頭指為鉤。及誦真言稱名，請召十六大護及其眷屬、大威德諸神將等壇中供養。」
Sutra: "Then form the 'Hook of All Tathagatas Seal' by interlocking the fingers of both hands inward to make a fist, extending the right index finger like a hook. Chant the mantra while reciting each name. Thus invite the sixteen great protectors and their retinues, the mighty divine generals and so forth, to come to the altar for offerings."
「如來鉤真言曰：
The true words of the Tathagata’s hook are:
「曩莫薩滿多沒馱喃噁娑嚩哆羅二合引鉢囉二合底賀哆怛佗引蘖擔俱舍冐地左哩野播哩布囉迦婆嚩二合賀引」
Homage to the Enlightened One, the Blessed One, the Fully Awakened One. Homage to the Perfection of Wisdom. Homage to the One Who Arrives Thus, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Enlightened Buddha. Homage to the Great Bodhisattva, the Loving and Wise One. Homage to the Great Bodhisattva, Guanyin. May we realize the Truth. So be it.
「行者次當入三世勝金剛忿怒三摩地，觀威德熾盛，四面八臂，左蹈塢摩天后，右脚蹈摩醯首羅天。
Next, the practitioner should enter the supreme three-realm state of Vajra Wrathful Presence, visualizing a blazing and majestic deity with four faces and eight arms. Its left foot treads upon the goddess Umā, while its right foot tramples Maheśvara (the Great Lord of Heaven).
「則結三世勝印。以二手金剛拳，檀慧互相鉤，直竪於進力。成已，誦真言三五或七遍。真言曰：
Form the Seal of Victory Over the Three Times. With both hands in a vajra fist, hook the left little finger and the right little finger together, then straighten the index fingers. Once this is done, recite the mantra three, five, or seven times. The mantra is:
「唵遜婆儞遜婆吽發吒吃哩二合賀拏二合吃哩二合賀拏二合吽發吒吃哩二合賀拏二合跛野吽發吒阿引娜野斛引婆誐鑁嚩日囉二合吽發吒」
Om, Sunset, Soaring, Prajna, Soaring, Ham, Fading, Zha, Chi Li (combined), He Na (combined), Chi Li (combined), He Na (combined), Ham, Fading, Zha, Chi Li (combined), He Na (combined), Ba Ye, Ham, Fading, Zha, Ah (extended), Na Ye, Hu (extended), Po, E, Wan, Wa, Zhi La (combined), Ham, Fading, Zha
「復次即結上方諸天教勅印。以二手各作金剛拳，二頭指互相旋繞。結印成已，而教勅言：『汝等十六大護大藥叉將等，受佛付囑護持國王及護國界一切有情，令得安樂，辟除災禍。今我國境有某難事，汝等大護助我軍陣摧破怨敵。汝等當令彼軍被縛迷悶，令某荒亂，使我軍兵強盛得勝。』作是勅已即誦真言三遍曰(已下召請諸天並同此結本印)：
Next, form the Seal of Command for the Celestial Guardians Above. Make two fists in the "vajra fist" gesture, then cross your two index fingers and rotate them around each other. Once the seal is formed, give this decree:
“You sixteen great Yaksha Protectors, entrusted by the Buddha to guard the king, protect the nation, and bring peace and safety to all beings—warding off disaster. Our kingdom now faces a certain difficulty. As great protectors, aid our armies in breaking and defeating the enemy. Cause their forces to be bound in confusion, bring chaos upon them, and make our troops strong and victorious.”
After giving this command, recite the following mantra three times:
(For the invocation of the celestials below, always form this same seal.)
「吽跛里入底娜嚩二合里入多入嚩日囉二合羯灑唅若」
"The incantation: Om, Hum, Phat, Shri, Vajra, Krodha, Svaha."
「復次當結遊虛空諸天教勅印。以二手金剛縛，屈二頭指以甲相背，並竪二空押於二風。結印成已，一依前文而教勅已，即三遍誦真言曰：
Next, form the Command Seal for the Traveling Through Space Deities. With both hands in the Adamantine Fist grip, bend both index fingers and place the nails back to back. Extend both thumbs and press them against the bent index fingers. After forming the seal, issue the command following the previous instructions, then chant the mantra three times:
「唵嚩日囉二合蘖囉二合跛拏野嚩日囉二合吽」
"Om Vajra Glorious One, Vajra Hum."
「復次當結住虛空諸天教勅印。如降三世印，二食相繞，以印安於頂上即是。結印已，一依前文而教勅言，即誦真言三遍曰：
"Next, form and hold the 'Seal of Command for the Heavenly Beings Dwelling in Space.' This is the same as the 'Conqueror of the Three Realms Seal': intertwine the two index fingers and place the seal on the crown of your head. After forming the seal, follow the previous instructions and recite the command, chanting the mantra three times:"
「唵嚩日囉二合摩囉吃囉二合鑁」
Om, vajra māra kīla.
「復次當結地居諸天教勅印。以二手金剛縛，舒二風頭相合，如金剛護菩薩印即是。結印已，一依前文而教勅言，即三遍誦真言曰：
Next, form the Seal of Instruction for the Earth-Dwelling Devas. With both hands in the Vajra Fist (crossed fingers), extend the two index fingers and bring their tips together. This is the same as the seal of Vajrapani Bodhisattva. Once the seal is formed, follow the previous instructions and speak the exhortation, then recite the mantra three times:
「唵嚩日囉二合滿馱憾」
"Om Vajra Bandha Ham"
「次結地底諸天教勅印。以二手各展令掌向外，二空頭相捻，二風相鉤，二火以頭相拄。以印安於眉間，一依前文而教勅言，即三遍誦真言曰：
Next, perform the Earth-Bottom Devas Empowerment Seal: Extend both hands with palms facing outward, bring the two thumb tips together, hook the two index fingers, and press the two middle finger tips together. Place this seal between your eyebrows. Following the previous instructions exactly, recite the mantra three times:
「唵賀嚕迦嚩日囉二合娑摩野娑嚩努瑟吒二合娑麼野母捺囉二合鉢囉二合憾惹迦吽發吒」
OM! Salutation to Vajrasattva! Homage to the Vow, the Seal, the great pledge! O Vajra-grasping one, may your blazing power arise! Deliver us from all obstacles— HUM PHAT!
「既啟告已，則結慧手作金剛拳，按於幢上，誦十字佛頂真言一百八遍。
After making this announcement, form the wisdom hand into the Vajra fist, place it upon the banner, and chant the Ten-Character Buddha-Crown Mantra one hundred and eight times.
「欲誦此十字佛頂真言，先應結印，誦之七遍。印以二手內相叉為拳，二空入於掌中，二風各屈拄二空背即是。誦真言曰：
To recite this ten-syllable Buddha-Crown Mantra, first form the mudra and recite it seven times. Interlock the fingers of both hands inward to make a fist, tuck both thumbs into the palms, and bend both index fingers to press against the backs of the thumbs. The mantra is:
「唵嚩日囉二合薩怛舞二合瑟抳二合灑吽發吒」
"Om, Amrita Vajra, Sarva Tathagata, Hrih, Hum, Phat"
「念誦已，即更焚香獻花。即捧閼伽，奉為帝王并及百姓發廣大利益安樂殊勝之願。即結金剛縛，竪合二火即成。誦金剛解脫真言三遍，送聖眾各還本宮。真言曰：
After reciting, once again burn incense and offer flowers. Then holding the water of offering, make a vast vow for the benefit, peace, and supreme happiness of the emperor and all the people. Then form the Vajra Bond, with the two flames raised and joined together. Recite the Vajra Liberation Mantra three times to send the holy assembly back to their respective celestial abodes. The mantra is:
「唵嚩日囉二合穆」
"Om Vajra Mu"
「法事已訖，則收幢於淨函或篋安置，供養食飲等依法送往河流之中。」
Once the ceremony has concluded, place the banner in a clean container or box, offer food and drink according to tradition, and send them into the river.
摧魔怨菩薩破他陳敵法
The Bodhisattva Destroyer of Demonic Hostility: Method to Overcome Opponents
發軍時節依宿曜日量
When marching an army, choose the timing according to the positions of the stars and planets.
貞享三年九月十九日一校正了
I have completed a single proofreading of this text on the 19th day of the 9th month of the 3rd year of the Jōkyō era (1686).
河南延命沙門淨嚴(四十有八)
Henan, reverent monk Jingyan of the long-life tradition(forty-eight)