瑜伽集要熖口施食儀
Yoga Compendium: Flaming Mouth Food Offering Ritual
夫欲遍供普濟者,虞懇至誠嚴飾道場,隨力備辦香花,供養飲食淨水等已,依位敷坐竟。歸依上師三寶,發菩提心云:「歸依上師,歸依佛,歸依法,歸依僧。
To make a universal offering for the benefit of all, prepare the sacred space with sincere devotion. Arrange flowers, incense, offerings of food, pure water, and other items according to your ability. Once the seats are properly arranged, take refuge in the Guru and the Three Jewels, and generate the mind of enlightenment, saying:
"I take refuge in the Guru. I take refuge in the Buddha. I take refuge in the Dharma. I take refuge in the Sangha."
「我今發心,不為自求人天福報、聲聞緣覺乃至權乘諸位菩薩,唯依最上乘發菩提心。願與法界眾生,一時同得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提。」(三白已,用右手無名指搵取香水塗二手掌,表敬仰故。無壇略作,詳之可見。或加不空羂索經內真言。淨水塗掌時,念淨手真言曰)
I now set my heart, not seeking for myself the blessings of human or heavenly realms, nor the paths of the Śrāvaka or Pratyekabuddha, nor even the provisional stages of the Bodhisattva. I solely rely upon the Supreme Vehicle to arouse the Bodhi Mind. I vow that together with all beings throughout the Dharma Realm, we may simultaneously attain Anuttarā-samyak-saṃbodhi.(After reciting this three times, use the ring finger of the right hand to take a drop of fragrant water and moisten both palms, as an expression of reverence. Even without a full altar setup, the meaning is clear in detail. One may also add the mantra from the Amoghapāśa Sūtra. While purifying the hands with water, recite the Hand-Cleansing Mantra:)
唵啞穆渴拶辣彌麻迎蘇嚕蘇嚕莎訶
Om, Ah, Mukha, Tsara, Rami, Mami, Ying, Suru, Suru, Svaha.
...默念大輪明王呪:(七遍。其呪印者,《甘露軍茶利菩薩念誦儀》云:二手內相叉,直竪二頭指相並,以二中指纏二頭指初節前,各頭相拄,二大指並伸直。結印當心,誦呪曰)
Silently recite the Great Wheel Bright King Mantra:
捺麻斯得哩三合野(一)脫夷二合葛喃(二)薩哩斡二合怛塔葛達喃(三)唵(四)微囉積(五)微囉積(六)麻訶拶葛囉二合(七)斡資哩二合斡資哩二合(八)薩怛薩怛(九)薩囉諦(十)薩囉諦(十一)得囉二合夷(十二)得囉二合夷(十三)微馱麻尼(十四)三攀拶納禰(十五)得囉二合麻禰的(十六)席塔訖哩二合得蘭二合顏席提脫夷二合莎訶(十七)
Namas Tridhāya. Tadyathā. Sarva Tathāgatānāṃ. Oṃ. Viraji. Viraji. Mahācakra. Vajri. Vajri. Sarva. Sarva. Sāradeti. Sāradeti. Vidhāmani. Sampaśyanāne. Dhāramani te. Siddhārtha Kṛtyānusṭhāna Siddhi Svāhā.
(《雜呪經》云:誦此陀羅尼三七遍,即當入一切曼拏羅,所作皆成。《阿閦如來念誦法》云:安印於心,誦一七遍。猶誦此真言,如再入壇輪,失念破三昧,菩薩與聲聞,身口二律儀,四重五無間,是等諸罪障,悉皆得清淨。此補文中,須依師授則可矣)
The *Miscellaneous Mantra Sutra* states: Recite this Dharani twenty-one times, and you will enter all mandalas, accomplishing all endeavors. The *Method for Reciting Akshobhya Tathagata* says: Place the mudra over your heart and recite it seven times. By reciting this true mantra, it is as if you enter the mandala circle again. If you lose mindfulness and break samadhi, whether as a Bodhisattva or a Shravaka, the precepts of body and speech, the four grave offenses, or the five heinous sins—all such karmic obstacles will be completely purified. For this supplementary text, it is essential to follow the instructions of a qualified teacher.
眾等發廣大心(即應潔淨身心,虔懇苦禱:歸依三寶,南無佛、南無法、南無僧。我今發廣大心,不為自求人天福報,緣覺聲聞乃至權乘諸位菩薩,唯依最上乘發菩提心,願與法界眾生一時同得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提。即召請三寶云)。
All of you, arouse the vast mind(That is, you should purify body and mind, and with sincere devotion, earnestly pray: take refuge in the Three Jewels—Namo Buddha, Namo Dharma, Namo Sangha. I now arouse the vast mind, not seeking for myself the blessings of humans or gods, nor the state of pratyekabuddhas or śrāvakas, nor even the provisional stages of bodhisattvas. I solely rely on the Supreme Vehicle to give rise to the bodhi mind, vowing that together with all beings throughout the dharma realm, we may simultaneously attain anuttarā-samyak-saṃbodhi. Then summon the Three Jewels, saying:).
「一心奉請十方遍法界微塵剎土中諸佛法僧、金剛密跡、衛法神王、天龍八部、婆羅門仙、一切聖眾。唯願不違本誓,憐愍有情,降臨道場(眾等和香花請)。」
With one heart, we respectfully invite all Buddhas, Dharma, and Sangha throughout the countless dust-mote worlds of the ten directions; the Vajra Guardians, the Dharma-protecting Deva Kings, the Eight Classes of Divine Beings, the Brahmin Sages, and all holy assemblies. We pray that, not forsaking your original vows, you will take pity on sentient beings and descend to this place of practice.
...印現壇儀(據《建壇儀》云:若無壇佛,應結纔發意轉法輪菩薩印,印現壇儀。《千手眼修行儀》云:二手各作金剛拳,進力檀慧相鉤。誦真言曰)
Visualizing the Altar through Mudra
(According to the "Altar Construction Ritual," if there is no altar or Buddha image, one should form the mudra of the Bodhisattva Who First Aroused the Mind to Turn the Dharma Wheel to visualize the altar. The "Thousand-Hand Thousand-Eye Practice Ritual" states: With both hands, form vajra fists, then hook the index fingers and little fingers together. Recite the mantra:)
唵斡資囉二合拶械囉二合吽(一)拶(二)吽(三)𠳐(四)斛(五)
Om, Vajra, Hūm. Hūm. Phat. Svāhā.
(以印置身前,即遍虛空界成大曼拏羅。今應隨宗,想滿虛空界五部主伴等忽爾明現。此當文中建壇請聖已,舉三十五佛、般若心經、七支加行畢,首座秉爐胡跪白佛)
Place the seal before you, and instantly the entire realm of space becomes a great mandala. Now, according to the tradition, envision the five families of buddhas and their retinues suddenly and vividly appearing, filling all of space. This corresponds to the passage where, after establishing the mandala and inviting the sacred beings, the thirty-five buddhas, the Heart Sutra, and the seven-limbed practice are recited. Then, the presiding monk, holding the incense burner, kneels and addresses the Buddha.
南無歸依十方盡虛空界一切諸佛
I take refuge in all Buddhas throughout the ten directions and the entire realm of space.
南無歸依十方盡虛空界一切尊法
I take refuge in all the sacred teachings throughout the ten directions and the entire boundless universe.
南無歸依十方盡虛空界一切賢聖僧
Homage and refuge in all the wise and holy monastics of the ten directions, filling all of space.
南無如來應供正遍知明行足善逝世間解無上士調御丈夫天人師佛世尊
Homage to the Tathagata, the Worthy One, the Perfectly Enlightened One, perfect in knowledge and conduct, the Well-Gone One, the Knower of the World, the Unsurpassed One, the Tamer of those to be tamed, the Teacher of gods and humans, the Buddha, the World-Honored One.
南無釋迦牟尼佛
Homage to Shakyamuni Buddha.
南無金剛不壞佛
南無寶光佛
Homage to the Buddha of Precious Light.
南無龍尊王佛
Homage to the Dragon-Sovereign King Buddha.
南無精進軍佛
Homage to the Buddha of the Valiant Army.
南無精進喜佛
Homage to the Buddha of Diligent Joy.
南無寶火佛
Homage to the Jeweled Flame Buddha.
南無寶月光佛
Homage to the Buddha of Precious Moonlight.
南無現無愚佛
Homage to the Buddha Who Manifests Without Ignorance.
南無寶月佛
Homage to the Precious Moon Buddha.
南無無垢佛
Homage to the Immaculate Buddha.
南無離垢佛
Homage to the Buddha Who is Free from Defilement.
南無勇施佛
Homage to the Buddha of Courageous Giving
南無清淨佛
Homage to the Pure Buddha.
南無清淨施佛
Homage to the Buddha of Pure Giving.
南無娑留那佛
Homage to Saluna Buddha.
南無水天佛
Homage to the Water-Sky Buddha.
南無堅德佛
Homage to the Buddha of Firm Virtue.
南無栴檀功德佛
Homage to the Sandalwood Merit Buddha.
南無無量掬光佛
Homage to the Buddha of Boundless, Cupped Light.
南無光德佛
Homage to the Buddha of Glorious Virtue.
南無無憂德佛
Homage to the Buddha of Worry-Free Virtue.
南無那羅延佛
Homage to Narayana Buddha.
南無功德花佛
Homage to the Buddha of Meritorious Virtue Blossoms.
南無蓮華光遊戲神通佛
Homage to the Buddha of Lotus Radiance, Playful Spiritual Power
南無財功德佛
Homage to the Buddha of Wealth and Merit.
南無德念佛
Homage to the Virtuous Buddha of Mindfulness.
南無善名稱功德佛
Homage to the Buddha of Excellent Name and Meritorious Virtue.
南無紅炎帝幢王佛
Homage to the Buddha, King of the Red Flame Banner.
南無善遊步功德佛
Homage to the Buddha of Virtuous Roaming and Merits.
南無鬪戰勝佛
Homage to the Victorious Buddha in Battle.
南無善遊步佛
Homage to the Buddha of Skillful Wandering.
南無周匝莊嚴功德佛
Homage to the Buddha of Perfectly Adorned Merits.
南無寶華遊步佛
Homage to the Jewel Blossom Wandering Buddha.
南無寶蓮華善住娑羅樹王佛
Homage to the Precious Lotus, Virtuous Abiding, King of the Sal Trees Buddha.
南無法界藏身阿彌陀佛
Homage to Amitabha Buddha, whose body pervades the entire Dharma Realm.
如是等一切世界諸佛世尊常住在世,是諸世尊當慈念我。若我此生、若我前生,從無始生死已來所作重罪,若自作、若教他作、見作隨喜;若塔、若僧、若四方僧物,若自取、若教他取、見取隨喜;五無間罪,若自作、若教他作、見作隨喜;十不善道,若自作、若教他作、見作隨喜。所作罪障,或有覆藏或不覆藏,應墮地獄、餓鬼、畜生、諸餘惡趣、邊地下賤及篾戾車如是等處。所作罪障,今皆懺悔。今諸佛世尊,當證知我、當憶念我。我復於諸佛世尊前,作如是言:若我此生、若我餘生,曾行布施或守淨戒,乃至施與畜生一摶之食,或修淨行所有善根,成就眾生所有善根,修行菩提所有善根,及無上智所有善根,一切合集校計籌量,皆悉回向阿耨多羅三藐三菩提。如過去未來現在諸佛所作回向,我亦如是回向。
All Buddhas, World-Honored Ones, throughout all worlds, who abide constantly in the world—may these World-Honored Ones be compassionate and mindful of me.
Whether in this life or in past lives, from beginningless birth and death until now, all the grave offenses I have committed—whether done by myself, caused others to do, or rejoiced in seeing done; whether misappropriating what belongs to a stupa, the monastic community, or the offerings for the fourfold assembly—whether taken by myself, caused others to take, or rejoiced in seeing taken; the five heinous crimes—whether done by myself, caused others to do, or rejoiced in seeing done; the ten unwholesome actions—whether done by myself, caused others to do, or rejoiced in seeing done—all these karmic obstructions, whether concealed or unconcealed, which would cause me to fall into the hells, the realm of hungry ghosts, the animal realm, or other evil destinies, borderlands, lowly births, or among those of wrong views—for all such karmic obstructions, I now repent.
Now, may all Buddhas, the World-Honored Ones, bear witness for me and remember me.
Furthermore, before all Buddhas, the World-Honored Ones, I declare: Whether in this life or in other lives, if I have practiced generosity or upheld pure precepts—even giving a single morsel of food to an animal—or cultivated pure conduct, all roots of goodness; all roots of goodness from benefiting beings; all roots of goodness from practicing for enlightenment; and all roots of goodness from unsurpassed wisdom—gathering, counting, and measuring them all together—I entirely dedicate them toward Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi (the supreme perfect enlightenment).
Just as past, future, and present Buddhas have dedicated their merits, so too do I dedicate them.
眾罪皆懺悔, 諸佛盡隨喜,
及諸佛功德, 願成無上智。
去來現在佛, 於眾生最勝,
無量功德海, 我今歸命禮。
所有十方世界中, 三世一切人師子,
我以清淨身語意, 一切遍禮盡無餘。
普賢行願威神力, 普現一切如來前,
一身復現剎塵身, 一一遍禮剎塵佛。
於一塵中塵數佛, 各處菩薩眾會中,
無盡法界塵亦然, 深信諸佛皆充滿。
各以一切音聲海, 普出無盡妙言詞,
盡於未來一切劫, 讚佛甚深功德海。
以諸最勝妙華鬘, 伎樂塗香及傘蓋,
如是最勝莊嚴具, 我以供養諸如來。
最勝衣服最勝香, 末香燒香與燈燭,
一一皆如妙高聚, 我悉供養諸如來。
我以廣大勝解心, 深信一切三世佛,
悉以普賢行願力, 普遍供養諸如來。
我昔所造諸惡業, 皆由無始貪嗔癡,
從身語意之所生, 一切我今皆懺悔。
十方一切諸眾生, 二乘有學及無學,
一切如來與菩薩, 所有功德皆隨喜。
十方所有世間燈, 最初成就菩提者,
我今一切皆勸請, 轉於無上妙法輪。
諸佛若欲示涅槃, 我悉至誠而勸請,
唯願久住剎塵劫, 利樂一切諸眾生。
所有禮讚供養福, 請佛住世轉法輪,
隨喜懺悔諸善根, 回向眾生及佛道。
願將以此勝功德, 回向無上真法界,
性相佛法及僧伽, 二諦融通三昧印,
如是無量功德海, 我今皆悉盡回向。
所有眾生身口意, 見惑彈謗我法等,
如是一切諸業障, 悉皆消滅盡無餘。
念念智周於法界, 廣度眾生皆不退,
乃至虛空世界盡, 眾生及業煩惱盡,
如是四法廣無邊, 願今回向亦如是。
I confess all my wrongdoings, And rejoice in all the Buddhas. Through the merits of all the Buddhas, May I attain supreme wisdom.
Buddhas of the past, present, and future, Most honored among all beings, Oceans of boundless merit, I now take refuge and bow.
In all worlds of the ten directions, All the Lions of Men throughout the three times, With pure body, speech, and mind, I bow everywhere without exception.
Through the majestic power of Samantabhadra's vows, I appear before all Tathagatas. With one body manifesting as countless bodies, I bow to countless Buddhas in every land.
In a single speck of dust are Buddhas as numerous as dust, Each amidst a host of bodhisattvas. So too in every speck of dust throughout the endless Dharma realm, I deeply believe all are filled with Buddhas.
With every ocean of sound, I utter endless wonderful words, Praising the profound ocean of the Buddhas' merits For all future ages.
With the most sublime garlands of flowers, Music, perfumes, canopies, and banners, The most supreme adornments, I make offerings to all Tathagatas.
The finest robes and the finest incense, Powdered incense, burning incense, lamps, and candles, Each as vast as Mount Sumeru, I offer to all Tathagatas.
With a vast and determined heart, I deeply believe in all Buddhas of the three times, And through the power of Samantabhadra's vows, I make universal offerings to all Tathagatas.
All the wrongs I have committed in the past, Arisen from beginningless greed, anger, and ignorance, Born from my body, speech, and mind, I now confess them all.
All beings in the ten directions, Learners and non-learners of the two vehicles, All Tathagatas and bodhisattvas, I rejoice in all their merits.
All the Lamps of the World in the ten directions, Who first attained enlightenment, I now urge them all To turn the supreme Wheel of Dharma.
If any Buddha wishes to show nirvana, I earnestly urge them To remain for countless ages, Bringing benefit and joy to all beings.
All merit from bowing, praising, and making offerings, Urging Buddhas to remain and turn the Dharma wheel, Rejoicing, confessing, and all roots of goodness, I dedicate to all beings and to the path of Buddhahood.
May this supreme merit Be dedicated to the ultimate Dharma realm. The nature, characteristics, Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha, The harmony of the two truths and the seal of samadhi— All such boundless oceans of merit, I now dedicate completely.
All wrongs committed by beings through body, speech, and mind, All views, doubts, slander of the Dharma and myself, All such karmic obstacles, May they be completely eliminated without remainder.
With every thought, wisdom pervades the Dharma realm, Saving beings without retreat, Until the end of space and worlds, Until the end of beings, karma, and afflictions. As these four are boundless, So too may this dedication be.
啟告十方一切諸佛、般若菩薩、金剛天等及諸業道無量聖賢,我今(某甲)以大慈悲、乘佛神力,召請十方盡虛空界三塗地獄諸惡趣中曠劫飢虛一切餓鬼、閻羅諸司、天曹地府、業道冥官、婆羅門仙、久遠先亡、曠野冥靈、虛空諸天及諸眷屬、異類鬼神。唯願諸佛、般若菩薩、金剛天等無量聖賢及諸業道,願賜威光悲增護念,普願十方盡虛空界,天曹地府業道冥官、無量餓鬼、多生父母、先亡久遠、婆羅門仙、一切冤結負於財命、種種類族異類鬼神各及眷屬,乘如來力,於此時中決定降臨,得受如來上妙法味,清淨甘露飲食充足,滋潤身田福德智慧,發菩提心永離邪行,歸敬三寶行大慈心,利益有情求無上道,不受輪迴諸惡苦果,常生善家離諸怖畏,身常清淨證無上道(如是三白)。
I sincerely call upon all Buddhas in the ten directions, the Prajñā Bodhisattvas, the Vajra Deities, and all the countless holy sages of the karmic paths.
By the great compassion and empowered by the Buddha's spiritual force, I now summon from throughout the ten directions, filling all of space, all the hungry ghosts suffering from eternal starvation in the three wretched paths, the hells, and the other evil destinies; the officials of Yama's courts; the celestial and earthly departments; the officers of the karmic paths in the unseen realms; the Brahmin ascetics; the long-departed ancestors; the spirits of the wilderness; the celestial beings of space and their retinues; and all the various kinds of ghosts and spirits.
I earnestly pray that all Buddhas, the Prajñā Bodhisattvas, the Vajra Deities, the countless holy sages, and all the karmic paths will bestow their majestic light, increase their compassionate protection, and bear us in mind.
May it be universally wished that throughout the ten directions, filling all of space, the celestial and earthly departments, the officers of the karmic paths, the countless hungry ghosts, our parents over many lifetimes, the long-departed ancestors, the Brahmin ascetics, all those with whom we have karmic debts of wealth or life, the various kinds and tribes of different ghosts and spirits, each with their retinues—empowered by the Tathāgata's force—will at this very moment decisively descend.
May they receive the Tathāgata's sublime Dharma flavor, the pure nectar of food and drink, until they are fully satisfied. May it nourish the field of their bodies with merit and wisdom, arousing the Bodhi Mind, forever abandoning wrongdoings, taking refuge in the Three Jewels, practicing great compassion, benefiting sentient beings, and seeking the unsurpassed Way.
May they not receive the various evil and bitter fruits of cyclic existence, but be constantly reborn in good families, free from all fears. May their bodies be ever pure, attaining the unsurpassed Enlightenment.
(This is proclaimed three times.)
運心供養(《蘇悉地羯羅供養法》下卷中說:運心供養者,想水陸諸華無主所攝,遍滿十方盡虛空界,及與人天妙塗香雲、嬈香燈明、幢幡傘蓋、種種鼓樂、歌舞妓唱、真珠羅網、懸諸寶鈴、華鬘白拂、微妙磬鐸、矜羯尼網、如意寶樹、衣服之雲、天諸厨食上妙香美、種種樓閣寶柱莊嚴、天諸嚴身頭冠瓔珞如是等雲,行者運心想滿虛空,以志誠心如是供養,最為勝妙。依法誦此真言及作手印,如上所想供養悉皆成就。真言曰)。
Mind-Projection Offering
(The *Susiddhikara Puja Method*, Volume Two, states: In mind-projection offering, one visualizes flowers from land and water, unattached to any owner, filling all directions, pervading the entire realm of space. Along with these, one visualizes clouds of exquisite incense and perfumes from humans and gods, lamps and lights, banners and canopies, various drums and music, song and dance performances, pearl nets adorned with precious bells, garlands and white whisks, subtle chimes and bells, the Jīngjiéní net, wish-fulfilling jeweled trees, clouds of robes and garments, heavenly delicacies of the finest fragrance and flavor, various pavilions and towers adorned with jeweled pillars, and heavenly ornaments such as crowns and necklaces—clouds of such offerings. The practitioner, with focused mind, envisions these filling the entire expanse of space. Offering them with sincere devotion in this manner is the most supreme and wondrous. By reciting this mantra and performing the mudra in accordance with the method, all the offerings visualized above are accomplished. The mantra is as follows:).
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那麻薩哩斡二合答塔葛的毘牙二合月說穆契毘牙二合唵引薩哩斡二合引塔龕烏忒葛二合的斯發二合囉納兮慢葛葛捺龕莎訶
Namo Sapta Tathāgatāya Oṃ Sapta Tathāgatāḥ Khaṃ Uḍḍīte Spharaṇa Hīnaṃ Gagana Khaṃ Svāhā
(誦之七遍。其手印相,兩手相叉合掌,以右壓左,置於頂上。凡作供養,應具此法。及奉瑜伽,皆依真言手印,持誦成就及以運心,合掌置頂,方成圓滿供養之法。運心已云)
Recite it seven times. The mudra is formed by crossing the hands, palms together, with the right hand pressing over the left, and placing them atop the head. For all offerings, this method should be employed. When practicing yoga, rely on the mantra and mudra, recite to achieve accomplishment, and with focused intention, place the joined palms atop the head. Only then is the method of perfect offering complete. After focusing the intention, say:
三寶施食(將奉三寶施食,先結三尖印。禪押施度頭,戒忍進疎伸。誦真言)。...
Offering Food to the Three Jewels(To offer food to the Three Jewels, first form the three-pointed mudra. Place the thumb on the tip of the index finger, extend the middle and ring fingers, and recite the mantra.)
唵引斡資囉二合拽屹徹二合吽
Om, Vajra, Hūṃ.
(念此真言三七遍。想三指尖出大火光,手動似扇,遍諸魔已,誦變空呪)。
Recite this true mantra twenty-one times. Visualize intense flames emanating from the tips of your three fingers. Move your hand as if fanning, sweeping away all demons. Then, recite the mantra that transforms all into emptiness.
唵(一)莎發斡秫塔(二)薩哩斡二合塔哩麻二合(三)莎發斡秫徒㰠(四)
Om. Sarva Tathāgata. Sarva Tathāgata Dharma.
(誦此三遍,想食器皆空。於其空處想大寶器滿成甘露。誦)
Recite this three times, visualizing all food vessels as empty. Within that emptiness, imagine a great treasure vessel filled with sweet dew. Recite:
唵引啞吽(二七遍,攝受成智甘露)
Om Ah Hum.
(即結奉食印。仰二手二掌,向前側相著,二無名指頭側相著,微屈二頭指博著中指側,二大指博著頭指側,小似掬水相。誦奉食呪)...
Form the Food Offering Mudra. Raise both hands with palms facing forward and slightly touching at the sides. Bring the tips of both ring fingers together at the sides, gently bend the index fingers to rest against the sides of the middle fingers, and place the thumbs against the sides of the index fingers, forming a shape similar to cupping water. Recite the Food Offering Mantra.
唵引啞葛嚕穆看薩哩斡二合塔哩麻二合喃啞牒耶引二合奴忒二合班納奴忒唵啞吽發吒莎訶
Oṃ, Aghorū Mukhaṃ Sarva Tathāgatānām, Āditya Nute, Pañca Nute, Oṃ, A Hūṃ Phaṭ Svāhā.
(想諸佛聖眾遍奉受用生歡喜心,求索願事必蒙允許。或廣迎聖入壇,委伸供讚已然後施食。即以香華燈塗種種供養畢,默念奉食偈)
Contemplate that the Buddhas and holy beings are fully present, receiving offerings with joy, and that your sincere requests will certainly be granted. Either extensively invite the sacred ones into the mandala, offering praise and worship in detail, and then present the food offering. After making offerings of incense, flowers, lamps, perfumes, and various other items, silently recite the verse for presenting the food.
我今奉獻甘露食, 量等須彌無過上,
色香美味遍虛空, 上師三寶哀納受。
次供顯密護神等, 後及法界諸有情,
受用飽滿生歡悅, 屏除魔礙施安寧。
今辰施主眷屬等, 消災集福壽延長,
所求如意悉成就, 一切時中願吉祥。
I now offer this nectar-like food, Vast as Mount Meru, unsurpassed in quality. Its color, fragrance, and exquisite taste fill the entire universe. May the precious Guru and the Three Jewels compassionately accept it.
Next, I offer to the visible and hidden protectors, And then to all sentient beings throughout the Dharma realm. May they partake fully, be satisfied, and rejoice, Dispelling obstacles and demons, bestowing peace and well-being.
May the donors and their families today Be freed from calamities, gather blessings, and enjoy long life. May all their wishes be fulfilled as desired, And may they experience auspiciousness in every moment.
眾等念三寶讚:
All present, let us praise the Three Jewels:
世尊大慈妙莊嚴, 明解圓滿一切智,
能施福慧如大海, 於諸如來我讚禮。
自性本體離諸欲, 能依此行脫惡趣,
以為甚深玄妙理, 於諸妙法我讚禮。
解脫道中勝解脫, 持淨戒行堪恭敬,
勝妙福田生勝處, 於彼大眾我讚禮。
The World-Honored One, compassionate and wondrously adorned, Perfectly enlightened, with wisdom that comprehends all, Bestows blessings and insight vast as the ocean— To all Buddhas, I bow in reverence.
The true nature, free from all desires, By following this, one escapes the evil realms— For this profound and wondrous truth, To the sublime Dharma, I bow in reverence.
Supreme liberation on the path of freedom, Upholding pure conduct, worthy of respect, A field of merit yielding the highest fruit— To the noble Sangha, I bow in reverence.
次入觀音定。
Then, he entered the state of meditation on Guanyin.
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(即入觀自在菩薩三摩地。閉目澄心,觀想自身圓滿潔白猶如淨月,在心淨月上想字放大光明,其字變成八葉蓮華,於華臺上有觀自在菩薩,相好分明,左手持蓮華、右手作開敷葉勢。是菩薩作是思惟:一切有情身中,各具有此覺悟之華,清淨法界不染煩惱。於蓮華八葉上,各有如來入定跏趺而坐,面向觀自在菩薩,項佩圓光,身如金色,光明晃耀。想此八葉蓮華,漸舒漸大量等虛空,即作如是思惟:以此覺華照觸如來海會,願成廣大供養。若心不移此定,則於無邊有情深起悲愍。以此覺華蒙照觸者,於諸苦惱悉得解脫,等同觀自在菩薩相好。即想蓮華漸漸收斂量等己身,則結觀自在菩薩印加持四處,所為心、額、喉、頂,每於印處成𠶹哩字。其印以二手外相叉,二頭指相拄如蓮華葉,二大指並竪。即誦觀自在菩薩真言曰)
Then enter the Samadhi of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. Close your eyes, calm your mind, and visualize your own body as perfectly pure and white like the clear moon. Upon this pure moon of the heart, envision the seed syllable HRIH radiating brilliant light. This syllable transforms into an eight-petaled lotus flower. Upon the lotus pedestal sits Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, with distinct and excellent features, holding a lotus flower in the left hand and making a gesture of opening petals with the right hand. This Bodhisattva contemplates thus: All sentient beings inherently possess this lotus of awakening within their bodies—the pure Dharmadhatu, unstained by afflictions.
Upon each of the eight petals of the lotus, a Tathāgata sits in meditative posture, facing Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, adorned with a halo of light, with a body golden in color, shining brilliantly. Visualize this eight-petaled lotus gradually expanding until it equals the vastness of space. Then contemplate thus: May this lotus of awakening illuminate and touch the ocean-like assembly of Tathāgatas, becoming an offering of immense magnitude. If the mind remains unwavering in this samadhi, then profound compassion arises for all boundless sentient beings. May all those touched by the light of this awakening lotus be liberated from all sufferings and afflictions, attaining the same excellent features as Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva.
Then visualize the lotus gradually contracting until it is the size of one's own body. Form the mudra of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva and consecrate the four places: the heart, forehead, throat, and crown. At each place blessed by the mudra, the syllable HRIH manifests. The mudra is formed by interlocking the fingers outward, with the two index fingers touching like lotus leaves and the two thumbs standing upright together. Then recite the mantra of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva:
次入觀音三摩地, 澄心閉目觀心中,
圓滿皎潔淨月上, 字種放光成蓮華。
華中有一觀自在, 相好具足無比對,
左手執持妙蓮華, 右手於葉作開勢。
菩薩思惟有情身, 各具覺悟之蓮華,
清淨法界無惑染, 八葉各有一如來。
如來入定跏趺坐, 各各面向觀自在,
項佩圓光身金色, 光明朗照極晃耀。
次想其華漸舒大, 其量周遍虛空界,
思彼覺華照法界, 如來海會供廣大。
心若不移於此定, 憐愍一切諸眾生,
覺華蒙照脫苦惱, 便同菩薩觀自在。
蓮華漸收同已量, 復結自在觀音印,
加持四處誦密言, 自身亦等觀自在。
Next, enter the Samadhi of Guanyin, Calm your mind, close your eyes, and visualize within your heart: A perfect, bright, and pure full moon, From its seed-syllable, light radiates and forms a lotus flower.
Within the lotus sits Guanyin, Adorned with perfect marks, unparalleled, Holding a wondrous lotus in the left hand, While the right hand gestures to open its petals.
The bodhisattva contemplates that all living beings Each possess an awakening lotus within, Pure and unstained by confusion, With eight petals, each bearing a Tathagata.
Each Tathagata sits in meditation, cross-legged, All facing toward Guanyin, Adorned with halos, bodies golden, Their brilliant light shining with utmost radiance.
Then visualize the lotus gradually expanding, Filling the entire expanse of space, Reflecting how the awakening lotus illuminates the Dharma realm, Like a vast assembly of Tathagatas in offering.
If the mind remains unwavering in this samadhi, Compassionate toward all sentient beings, The awakening lotus, illuminated, frees them from suffering, And one becomes equal to Guanyin.
Gradually, the lotus retracts to its original size, Once more form the Guanyin mudra, Empower the four places while reciting the mantra, And your own being becomes equal to Guanyin.
唵引斡資囉二合塔囉麻二合紇哩二合
Om, Vajra Dharma, Hrīḥ.
(由結此印誦真言,加持心額喉頂故,即自身等同觀自在菩薩。正入定時念讚歎)
By forming this mudra and reciting the mantra, consecrating the heart, forehead, throat, and crown, one's own body becomes identical to Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. At the moment of entering meditation, recite the praises.
次結破地獄印(二羽金剛拳,檀慧兩相鉤,進力竪側合,心想開地獄,三誦三掣開。真言曰)。...
Next, form the Seal to Shatter the Hells.(Both hands form vajra fists, hook the ring and little fingers together, raise the index and middle fingers and press them side by side, visualize opening the hells, recite the mantra three times while pulling apart three times. The mantra is:)
那麻阿瑟吒二合瑟吒二合攝諦喃三藐三勃塔俱胝喃唵引撮引辣引納嚩婆細提哩提哩吽
Namo, I pay homage to all the countless Buddhas of the past, present, and future.
Om, gather and hold, gather and hold, hūṃ.
(此破地獄印呪,出《破阿毘地獄智炬陀羅尼經》。又准《滅惡趣王本續》說,從印流出火光。口誦神呪,口出無量火光,心月輪上紅色字放赤色火光,三光同照阿毘地獄等。三誦三掣,關鎖自開,所有罪人悉皆得出。此舉難破偏云地獄,若准下文,理應光照通餘五趣,意令專注,故偏舉此)
This seal and mantra for destroying hells comes from the *Wisdom Torch Dharani Sutra for Destroying the Avici Hell*. According to the *King of Destroying Evil Realms Tantra*, light radiates from the seal. When reciting the divine mantra, boundless light shines from the mouth. On the moon disc in the heart, the red syllable "Hrih" emits crimson light. These three lights together illuminate the Avici Hell and others. With three recitations and three pulls, the locks open by themselves, and all sinful beings are able to escape. This example specifically mentions the hardest-to-destroy hell, but according to the text below, the light should also illuminate the other five realms. The focus here is to encourage single-minded concentration, hence the specific mention of hell.
(由此印呪威神力故,所有諸趣地獄之門隨此印呪豁然自開)
Through the mighty power of this seal and mantra, the gates to all realms of hell shall swing wide open of their own accord.
一心奉請,眾生度盡方證菩提、地獄未空誓不成佛,大聖地藏王菩薩摩訶薩。唯願不違本誓憐愍有情,此夜今時來臨法會(大眾和香花請)。
With utmost devotion, we invite the Great Sage, the Bodhisattva Mahasattva Ksitigarbha, who vowed to attain Enlightenment only after all beings are liberated, and to refrain from Buddhahood until all hells are emptied. We sincerely pray that, in accordance with your original vow and with compassion for all sentient beings, you will grace this Dharma assembly tonight.
一心奉請,法界六道十類孤魂,面然所統薜荔多眾,塵沙種類依草附木,魑魅魍魎滯魄孤魂,自他先亡家親眷屬等眾。唯願承三寶力、仗祕密言,此夜今時來臨法會(如是三請)。
With one mind, we reverently invite: All lonely spirits of the six realms and ten classes of beings, The hungry ghosts led by the Face-Flame King, The countless kinds that cling to grass and trees, The mountain goblins, water sprites, lingering souls, and lonely spirits, Our own and others' departed family members and relatives, and all such beings. We earnestly pray that, by the power of the Three Jewels and relying on the secret mantras, This very night, at this very hour, you will come to this Dharma assembly. (This is repeated three times.)
次結召請餓鬼印(左羽作無畏相,右羽向前竪,四度微曲,進度鉤召。真言曰)。
Next, form the seal to summon the hungry ghosts.(With the left hand in the gesture of fearlessness, and the right hand extended forward, four fingers slightly bent, the index finger beckoning. The mantra is:)
唵即納即葛移希曳二合歇莎訶
Om, instantly gather, instantly bind, swiftly come, quickly, quickly, svaha.
...(今此印呪,出《焰熾餓鬼母本續》。自身想觀自在菩薩,心月輪上想紅色字印及字母,流出光明照彼罪人。口誦神呪,隨光來至行者面前,大眾讚善安慰云)。
This seal and mantra are from the *Flaming Hungry Ghost Mother Tantra*. Visualize yourself as Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. Within the moon disc at your heart, visualize a red seed syllable and seal, from which light radiates forth, illuminating those beings bound by their offenses. Recite the divine mantra, and as the light reaches them, they will arrive before you. The assembly will then praise, rejoice, and comfort them, saying...
既召請已,普皆雲集。以愍念心讚歎慰喻,令歡喜已渴仰於法。
Once they were all summoned, they gathered together like clouds. With compassionate hearts, they praised and comforted one another, bringing joy and deepening their longing for the Dharma.
善來諸佛子, 曾結勝緣故,
今遇此嘉會, 勿得生憂怖。
一心渴仰法, 不出於此時,
戒品而霑身, 速令離苦趣。
Welcome, noble sons of the Buddha, Because you have formed excellent connections in the past, Now that you encounter this auspicious gathering, Do not give rise to worry or fear.
With a single-minded thirst and reverence for the Dharma, Do not let this moment pass you by. Let the precepts soak into your being, And swiftly free you from the realm of suffering.
(既至道場,遶佛三匝,投身布禮至回向已,還禮聖眾退坐一面。從壇東門至於南門地獄眾居,復從南門至西南隅餓鬼眾居,自西南隅至於西門畜生趣居,自西門起至西北隅人趣宮室,從西北隅至北方門脩羅所居,自北方門遶至東門天眾居位。或無壇室,自上至下勝劣居之亦得。重坐色印,如《開合錄》說)
Upon arriving at the sacred site, they circled the Buddha three times, then prostrated themselves in reverence and made their dedications. After this, they paid respects to the assembly of sages and withdrew to sit at one side.
From the eastern gate of the mandala to the southern gate, the beings of the hell realms dwell. From the southern gate to the southwest corner, the hungry ghost realms reside. From the southwest corner to the western gate, the animal realms are situated. Starting from the western gate to the northwest corner, the human realms occupy their dwellings. From the northwest corner to the northern gate, the asura realms are found. Circling from the northern gate back to the eastern gate, the celestial realms take their places.
If there is no mandala or hall, the realms may be arranged from top to bottom in order of superiority and inferiority. The seating and color seals are to be arranged as described in the *Opening and Closing Record*.
次結召罪印(二羽金剛縛,忍願伸如針,進力曲如鉤。召罪真言曰)...
Next, form the Summoning Sins Seal.(With both hands in the vajra binding, extend the forefinger and middle finger straight like a needle, and bend the ring finger and little finger like hooks. The mantra for summoning sins is:)[图片: ../figures/T/T21p0477_02.gif]
唵引薩哩斡二合巴鉢(一)羯哩二合沙拏二合(二)月戍馱納(三)斡資囉二合薩埵(四)薩麻耶(五)吽(六)拶(七)
Om. Sarva-pāpa-kshaya-kara-sandha-vajra-sattva-samaya. Hūṃ. Jha.
(此上印呪出《鉤罪經》。自身成觀自在菩薩,心月輪上想白色字出鉤火光,口誦心密言,鉤攝一切有情三惡趣業并自身三惡趣業,黑色如雲霧。眾罪召入掌,變成諸鬼形。又《金剛頂瑜伽念誦法》云:於進力度端各想有一字,以鉤拽彼自他身中所有罪障。誦密語已,想彼罪形如鬼,黑色髮竪。即以二羽諸度各齊,想鉤入掌內,以進力二度鉤,想彼罪令入掌中)
(This hand seal and mantra are from the *Sūtra of Hooking Offenses*. Visualize yourself as Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. Upon the moon disc at your heart, imagine a white *hūṃ* syllable radiating hook-shaped light. Silently recite the heart mantra within your mind, hooking and gathering all the karma leading to the three lower realms from all sentient beings, along with your own karma leading to the three lower realms. This karma appears black, like clouds or mist. Summon the multitude of offenses into your palm, where they transform into the forms of various demons. Furthermore, the *Vajraśekhara Yoga Recitation Method* states: At the tips of the forefingers and middle fingers of both hands, visualize a *hūṃ* syllable each. Use these hooks to pull out all the obstructive offenses from your own and others' bodies. After reciting the mantra, visualize those offenses taking shape like demons, black in color with hair standing on end. Then, bring all the fingers of both hands together evenly, visualizing the hooks drawing the offenses into the palms. Use the forefingers and middle fingers to hook, visualizing those offenses being drawn into the palms.)
...次結摧罪印(八度內相叉,忍願如前竪。摧罪真言曰)。
Next, form the Destroyer of Sins Mudra(Interlace the eight fingers inside, with the middle fingers upright as before. The mantra for destroying sins is:).
唵斡資囉二合巴尼月斯普二合吒耶薩哩斡二合阿巴耶班塔拏尼(二)不囉二合穆恰耶(三)薩哩斡二合阿巴耶葛諦毘藥二合(四)薩哩斡二合薩埵喃(五)薩哩斡(二合)答塔葛達(六)斡資囉二合三麻耶(七)吽(八)怛囉二合吒(九)
Om Vajra-pāṇi-yuṣṭa-sphuṭaya. Sarva-apāya-ya-bandhana-ni. Pra-mukha-ya. Sarva-apāya-ya-gati-priya. Sarva-sattvānāṃ. Sarva-dhātu-gata. Vajra-samaya. Hūṃ. Traṭ.
(今此印呪出《鉤罪經》。身想觀音,或准《鉤罪經》自身想成四面八臂青色觀音,正面青色、右面黃色、左面綠色、後面紅色,二手結摧罪印,右第二手持杵、第三手箭、第四手劍,左第二手鉤、第三手弓、第四手羂索,身出火光,蓮華日輪上坐,足踏烏麻怖畏。如是想已,心月輪上想青色字,出光照前罪業相應,將忍願三拍,摧前眾罪形。口誦狀密言,罪相悉摧盡,令滅無有餘。又《金剛頂瑜伽念誦法》云:於願度端想一答囉二合字,忍度端想一吒字,復於字上想生火焰,夾取彼罪,誦摧罪呪。誦密語已,用力撚之,如彈指法左上右下。或准《金剛頂經》,身作降三世印,觀獨股杵,厲聲念真言,忍願應三拍。約文中云,業報有二,業中復有現行種子,成就現行中有定不定。今此印中滅不定業也)
(This hand seal and mantra come from the *Hook of Karma Sutra*. Visualize yourself as Guanyin. Alternatively, following the *Hook of Karma Sutra*, visualize your own body transforming into a four-faced, eight-armed, blue-colored Guanyin. The front face is blue, the right face yellow, the left face green, and the back face red. The two main hands form the Destroying Karma Seal. The second right hand holds a vajra, the third an arrow, and the fourth a sword. The second left hand holds a hook, the third a bow, and the fourth a lasso. Flames emanate from the body, seated upon a lotus and sun disc, with feet trampling the fearsome Ucchuṣma. After completing this visualization, on the moon disc in your heart, visualize a blue "HŪṂ" syllable. Its light shines forth, illuminating the forms of your past karmic offenses. Then, snap the middle finger and thumb of the right hand three times, destroying the forms of all those past offenses. Recite the secret mantra with your mouth, completely crushing all traces of sin, eliminating them without remainder. Furthermore, the *Vajraśekhara Yoga Recitation Method* states: On the tip of the middle finger, visualize a "TRAṂ" syllable; on the tip of the ring finger, visualize a "HĀṂ" syllable. Then, visualize flames arising from these syllables to grasp and take away those karmic offenses while reciting the Destroying Karma Mantra. After reciting the mantra, forcefully snap the fingers, using the method of a sharp snap, left over right. Or, following the *Vajraśekhara Sutra*, form the body into the Trailokyavijaya Mudrā, visualize a single-pointed vajra, recite the true words in a powerful voice, and snap the middle finger and thumb three times. Regarding the text, it is said that karmic retribution is of two types. Within karma, there are also active manifestations and latent seeds. Among active manifestations, some are fixed and some are not fixed. This seal specifically destroys the non-fixed karma.)
次結定業印(二羽金剛掌,進力屈二節,禪智押二度。定業真言曰)。...
Next, form the seal of fixed karma(With both hands forming the vajra gesture, bend the middle and ring fingers at the second joint, and press the thumb against the first joint. The mantra of fixed karma is:). [图片: ../figures/T/T21p0477_04.gif]
唵斡資囉二合葛哩麻二合(一)月束塔耶(二)薩哩斡二合阿咓囉拏儞(三)菩塔薩底曳二合納(四)三麻耶吽(五)
Om, Vajra-karma, Tathāgata, Sarva-artha-ādarśa, Bodhi-sattva, Samaya, hūṃ.
(此上印呪出《不動本續》。有十二種諸佛不通懺悔定業印。文云,手結定業印,自身想觀自在菩薩,心月輪上想一青色𠶹哩二合字出光,口誦心密言,照前諸鬼等。所有諸佛不通懺悔之業,并自身三惡趣業,轉重為輕。重即定業,此中轉滅麁重決定業故。已上二印淨現行竟,輕微種子滅罪印除)
The above mudra and mantra are from the *Acala Root Tantra*. There are twelve types of fixed karma that even all Buddhas cannot purify through repentance. The text states: Form the Fixed Karma Mudra with your hands, visualize yourself as Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, and upon the moon disc at your heart, visualize a blue *hriḥ* syllable radiating light. Recite the secret mantra of the heart, illuminating all the spirits and others as before. All fixed karma that even the Buddhas cannot purify through repentance, along with the karma of the three lower realms within oneself, will be transformed from heavy to light. Heavy karma refers to fixed karma; here, it is transformed and eradicated, removing coarse and weighty fixed karma. With the above two mudras, the purification of active karma is complete. The mudra for eliminating subtle seed karma will be explained next.
次結懺悔滅罪印(二羽金剛縛,進力屈二節,禪智押二度)。...
Next, form the Seal of Confession and Elimination of Sins(With both hands in the vajra-binding gesture, bend the forefingers at the second joint, and press the thumbs against the first segments of the forefingers).
唵薩哩斡二合巴鉢(一)月斯普二合吒(二)怛賀納(三)斡資囉二合耶(四)莎訶
Om, Sarva-pāpa-viśuddha, Vajra-ya Svāhā.
(此出《滅惡趣王本續》,云:自心月輪上,想白色𠶹哩二合字出光,遍照法界一切有情,并前輕業悉皆消滅。此中正滅輕微種子之業。上來召請,至此通滅罪障,向下甘露開咽喉,共除報障加持已云)
From the *Sutra of the King Who Destroys Evil Realms*, it is said: On the moon disc of one’s own heart, visualize the white syllable *hriḥ* radiating light, illuminating all sentient beings throughout the dharma realm, and all previous minor karmas are completely purified. Here, the subtle seeds of karma are specifically eliminated. Up to this point, from the invitation onward, all karmic obstacles have been universally removed. Next, with the nectar opening the throat, together we eliminate the obstacles of retribution and bestow blessings.
諸佛子等既懺悔已。
Disciples of the Buddha, now that you have repented,
百劫積集罪, 一念頓蕩除,
如火焚枯草, 滅盡無有餘。
The sins accumulated over a hundred kalpas, In a single thought are completely swept away, Like fire burning dry grass, Leaving not a trace behind.
...次結妙色身如來施甘露印(或云施清涼印。即以左羽轉腕向前,力智作聲。施甘露真言曰)。
Next, form the Seal of Bestowing Nectar of the Buddha of Sublime Form. With the left hand, turn the wrist forward, making the sound of power and wisdom. The mantra for bestowing nectar is:
那麻蘇嚕巴耶(一)答塔葛達耶怛牒塔(三)唵(四)酥嚕酥嚕(五)鉢羅二合酥嚕(六)鉢囉二合酥嚕(七)莎訶
Namo Surūpāya. Tathāgatāya. Tadyathā. Oṃ. Suru suru. Pra-suru. Pra-suru. Svāhā.
(誦真言時,想於忍度上有一𮢥字,流出般若甘露法水,彈洒空中,一切餓鬼異類鬼神普得清涼,猛火息滅、身田潤澤,離飢渴想。此出《月密明點本續》。并須嚕巴本續云:自身想觀自在菩薩心月輪上,想白色字出光,照前諸鬼神等。并忍度上有一月輪,上想𮢥字,流出般若智甘露水,力智彈洒至空中時,如細雨而下,著鬼神身上,猛火息滅、普得清涼,離飢渴想,滅心報障之業)
When reciting the mantra, visualize the syllable "ah" on the tongue, from which flows the nectar-like water of prajna wisdom. Sprinkling it into the air, all hungry ghosts and various spirit beings universally attain coolness and refreshment, their fierce fires extinguished, their bodies and fields moistened, freed from thoughts of hunger and thirst. This is drawn from the *Candraguhyatilaka Tantra*. Additionally, the *Surupa Tantra* states: Visualize yourself as Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, upon the moon disc at the heart, visualize the white syllable "hrih" emitting light, illuminating all the spirit beings before you. Also, upon the tongue, visualize a moon disc, upon which rests the syllable "ah," from which flows the nectar water of prajna wisdom. With the power of wisdom, sprinkle it into the air; like a fine rain descending, it touches the bodies of the spirit beings, their fierce fires extinguished, universally attaining coolness and refreshment, freed from thoughts of hunger and thirst, and eradicating the karmic obstacles of mind and retribution.
...次結開咽喉印。
Next, form the "Opening the Throat" mudra.
唵那謨發葛咓諦(一)月補辣葛得囉二合耶(二)答塔葛達耶(三)
Om, I pay homage to the Bhagavati Prajñāpāramitā.
(此廣博身如來開咽喉印。依唧怛哩法師說,師是加行位菩薩知之。自身想觀自在菩薩,心月輪上想一白色字出光,照前鬼神等。手結施清涼印,口誦心密言,并忍禪開左手蓮花時,想鬼神等咽喉自開,通達無礙,便得出聲接得名號。《隨聞記》云:右禪度上想一月輪,輪上想一白色阿字,流出般若甘露法水,以忍禪彈時,左手蓮花開拆,甘露滿中,想諸鬼神咽隔開通,清涼潤澤無所障礙)。
This is the Broad-Bodied Tathāgata's Throat-Opening Seal. According to the teachings of the Jidali Master, who was a Bodhisattva in the stage of preparatory practice, one should visualize oneself as Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva. On the moon disc at the heart, visualize a white "hūṃ" character radiating light, illuminating the hungry ghosts and other beings before you. With the hands forming the Seal of Bestowing Coolness, recite the heart mantra silently. At the moment the left-hand lotus opens in the patience mudrā, visualize the throats of the hungry ghosts and other beings opening by themselves, becoming unobstructed and free, enabling them to utter sounds and receive the sacred name. The *Record of Oral Transmission* states: On the right hand in the meditation mudrā, visualize a moon disc, and upon it, a white "a" character, from which flows the nectar-like water of prajñā wisdom. When the patience mudrā is snapped, the left-hand lotus opens wide, filled with nectar. Visualize the throats of all hungry ghosts opening, becoming cool, moistened, and completely unobstructed.
語諸佛子:「今為汝等作印呪已,咽喉自開,通達無礙,離諸障難。諸佛子等!我今為汝稱讚如來吉祥名號,能令汝等永離三塗八難之苦,常為如來真淨佛子。」
The Buddha addressed the assembly, saying: “I have now performed the seal-mantra for you all. Your throats will open of themselves, allowing unobstructed passage and freeing you from all hindrances and difficulties. O assembly of beings! I now recite for you the auspicious names of the Tathāgatas, which will enable you to forever leave behind the sufferings of the three wretched paths and the eight difficulties, and to always remain as the true, pure disciples of the Tathāgatas.”
南無寶勝如來(次與鬼神同稱聖號,若有大眾一切同稱)
Homage to the Precious Victory Tathagata
(二羽金剛掌,六度內相叉,進力頭相拄,禪智側竪立)...
The Vajra Mudra with Two Wings: The six paramitas are crossed within, The tips of the index fingers touch, The thumb and little finger stand upright to the side.
那謨囉怛訥二合怛囉耶答塔葛達耶
Homage to the Tathagata, the Arhat, the Perfectly Enlightened One.
「諸佛子等!若聞寶勝如來名號,能令汝等塵勞業火悉皆消滅。」
"O children of the Buddha! If you hear the name of the Buddha Jeweled Victory, it will enable all of you to extinguish the blazing fire of afflictions and karmic obstacles."
...南無離怖畏如來(右羽胸前竪,忍禪指相捻,掌覆指垂下,左掌向上振)
Namo Liberator from Fear Buddha
(Right hand raised in front of the chest, with the middle finger and thumb gently touching, palm facing downward and fingers pointing down; left palm facing upward, slightly lifted.)
那謨微葛怛得囉二合納耶答塔葛達耶
Homage to the Greatly Compassionate One, the Tathagata.
「諸佛子等!若聞離怖畏如來名號,能令汝等常得安樂,永離驚怖,清淨快樂。」
"O children of the Buddha! If you hear the name of the Buddha Who Dispels All Fear, it will bring you constant peace and joy, forever free from terror and alarm, and fill you with pure happiness."
...南無廣博身如來(左羽曲如拳,力智對肩彈,右羽金剛拳,進禪對胸彈)
Namo, the Tathagata of Vast and Majestic Form.
那謨發葛咓諦(一)月補辣葛得囉二合耶答塔葛達耶(二)
I take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha.
「諸佛子等!若聞廣博身如來名號,能令汝等餓鬼針咽業火停燒,清涼通達,所受飲食得甘露味。」
"O children of the Buddha! If you hear the name of the Buddha Vipulakāya, it will cause the blazing fire of your hungry ghost karma—that narrows your throats like needles—to cease burning. You will become cool and at ease, and the food and drink you receive will taste like sweet dew."
...南無妙色身如來(左羽竪胸前,力智指相捻,右羽曲舒展,手掌皆仰下)
Namo the Tathagata of Sublime and Beautiful Form
(Left hand held vertically in front of the chest, with the thumb and middle finger touching; right hand bent and extended, palm facing downward.)
那謨蘇嚕八耶答塔葛達耶
I take refuge in the Venerable, Noble Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva.
「諸佛子等!若聞妙色身如來名號,能令汝等不受醜陋、諸根具足,相好圓滿、殊勝端嚴,天上人間最為第一。」
"O children of the Buddha! If you hear the name of the Thus Come One of Sublime Form, it will prevent you from being born with ugliness, ensure that all your faculties are complete, your features perfect and full, supremely dignified and majestic, becoming the foremost in both the heavens and the human realm."
...南無多寶如來(雙羽虛合掌,胸前蓮華狀)
Namo Prabhūtaratna Buddha
那謨波虎囉怛納二合耶答塔葛達耶
Homage to the Venerable, Noble, and Perfectly Enlightened One.
「諸佛子等!若聞多寶如來名號,能令汝等具足財寶,稱意所須,受用無盡。」
O children of the Buddha! If you hear the name of Prabhūtaratna Tathāgata, it will grant you abundant wealth, fulfill your every wish, and provide inexhaustible enjoyment.
...南無阿彌陀如來(右羽壓左,禪智相拄)
Namo Amitabha Tathagata(Right hand presses on left, thumb and index finger touching)
那謨阿彌怛婆耶答塔葛達耶
I take refuge in Amitabha Tathagata.
「諸佛子等!若聞阿彌陀如來名號,能令汝等往生西方極樂淨土,蓮華化生,入不退地。」
"O children of the Buddha! If you hear the name of Amitabha Buddha, it will lead you to be reborn in the Western Pure Land of Ultimate Bliss. There, you will be born from a lotus flower and enter the state of non-retrogression."
南無世間廣大威德自在光明如來
Homage to the Tathagata of Universal Virtue, Sovereign Radiance, and Illuminating Freedom in the World.
...(右羽曲仰拳,忍禪度相彈,左掌仰上五指舒。誦密呪)
The right hand forms a curved, upward-facing fist, representing the endurance of meditation and the interplay of phases, while the left palm faces upward with fingers gently extended. Recite the mantra.
那謨盧迦委斯諦二合呤捺二合弟唧說囉不囉二合發耶答塔葛達耶
I pay homage to the Tathagata, the Arhat, the Fully Enlightened One, the Vairocana, the King of the Dharma Realm.
「諸佛子等!若聞世間廣大威德自在光明如來名號,能令汝等獲得五種功德:一者於諸世間最為第一;二者得菩薩身端嚴殊勝;三者威德廣大超過一切外道天魔,如日照世、顯於大海,功德巍巍;四者得大自在所向如意,似鳥飛空而無阻礙;五者得大堅固智慧光明,身心明徹如瑠璃珠。」
"O children of the Buddha! If you hear the name of the Buddha 'Vast, Majestic, Sovereign, and Radiant Light of the World,' it will enable you to obtain five kinds of merit:
First, you will become foremost among all beings in the world.
Second, you will attain a dignified and supremely excellent Bodhisattva form.
Third, your majesty and virtue will be vast, surpassing all non-Buddhist teachings and heavenly demons, like the sun illuminating the world and revealing the great ocean—your merit will be lofty and immense.
Fourth, you will gain great sovereignty, achieving your aims as you wish, like a bird flying freely through the sky without obstruction.
Fifth, you will attain great steadfastness, wisdom, and radiance, with body and mind luminous and transparent, like a crystal-clear gem."
「諸佛子等!此七如來以誓願力拔濟眾生,永離煩惱、脫三塗苦,安隱常樂。一稱其名,千生離苦,證無上道(稱讚七佛由二益故,一則總能除滅諸業報障,二乃莊嚴彼等令成法器也)。」
"O children of the Buddha! These seven Buddhas, through the power of their vows, rescue and deliver all beings, enabling them to forever escape afflictions, be free from the suffering of the three lower realms, and abide in peace and constant joy. By reciting their names even once, one may be liberated from suffering for a thousand lifetimes and realize the supreme enlightenment."
「次與汝等歸依三寶(即以二手虛心合掌,意想佛前作禮受戒云)。
Next, I will guide you in taking refuge in the Three Jewels.
「歸依佛兩足尊, 歸依法離欲尊,
歸依僧眾中尊。」
I take refuge in the Buddha, the one honored for wisdom and virtue. I take refuge in the Dharma, the one honored for freedom from desire. I take refuge in the Sangha, the one honored among all communities.
「汝等佛子!歸依佛竟、歸依法竟、歸依僧竟。
You, children of the Buddha! You have now taken refuge in the Buddha, taken refuge in the Dharma, taken refuge in the Sangha.
「歸依三寶故, 如法堅護持,
自離邪見道, 是故志心禮。」
"Taking refuge in the Three Jewels, I uphold them with steadfast devotion. Turning away from wrong views, I bow with sincere reverence."
...次結三寶印(左羽作拳相,竪力度當胸,右手握力度,心想誦真言)。
Next, form the Seal of the Three Jewels(With the left hand, make a fist, place the thumb upright against the chest; with the right hand, grasp the thumb, while mindfully reciting the mantra).
唵婆重呼龕
Om, the Venerable Mother of the Treasury.
「次與汝等發菩提心。汝等諦。」
"Next, I will help you all develop the mind of Enlightenment. Listen carefully."
...次結發菩提心印(二手金剛掌,忍願如蓮花,以印於心上,應起三心四願,或自發菩提心。發願文云)。
Next, form the Seal of Arousing the Bodhi Mind. Place both hands in the vajra-palm gesture, with the index and middle fingers curved like a lotus flower, and press the seal over the heart. At this moment, one should bring forth the three minds and four vows, or personally arouse the Bodhi mind. The vow text states:
「南無佛、南無法、南無僧。我今發心,不為自求人天福報、緣覺聲聞乃至權乘諸位菩薩,唯依最上乘發菩提心。願與法界眾生,一時同得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提(三說)。」
I take refuge in the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha. Today I set my intention, not seeking worldly blessings or personal liberation—not even the paths of the Arhat or the provisional Bodhisattva. I vow, by the supreme vehicle, to awaken the mind of Enlightenment, and together with all beings throughout the universe, at once attain perfect, complete, unsurpassed Enlightenment.
(Recite three times.)
今所發覺心, 遠離諸性相,
蘊處及界等, 能取所取執。
諸法悉無我, 平等如虛空,
自心本不生, 空性圓寂故。
如諸佛菩薩, 發大菩提心,
我亦如是發, 是故志心禮。
The awakened mind I now aspire to Transcends all marks and characteristics, The aggregates, sense fields, and realms of being, Grasping at self and objects.
All phenomena are without self, Equal and empty as the sky. The mind itself was never born, For emptiness is perfect stillness.
Just as all buddhas and bodhisattvas Have aroused the great mind of awakening, So too do I now give rise to this aspiration, And so with all my heart I bow.
(前偈三說,誦發菩提心真言曰)
The previous verse was spoken three times, then the mantra for arousing the mind of enlightenment was recited:
唵補提節答(一)沒怛巴二合(二)達野弭(三)
Om, Bodhi, Jieda(1), Mohe Danba(2), Daye Mi(3).
(心想月輪皎潔淨無瑕翳,放光照諸鬼神。口誦密言,想前鬼神得菩提戒,或想阿字遍入身心亦得。云)
Visualize a moon disk, pure and flawless, radiating light that illuminates all spirits and ghosts. Recite the mantra silently, envisioning that these spirits before you receive the precepts of enlightenment. Alternatively, you may visualize the seed syllable "A" permeating their entire body and mind—this also achieves the same purpose.
「今與汝等發菩提心竟。諸佛子等!當知菩提心者從大悲起,成佛正因、智慧根本,能破無明煩惱惡業,不被染壞。」
"Now we have completed the vow to awaken the mind of enlightenment together. Fellow disciples of the Buddha, you should know: the mind of enlightenment arises from great compassion. It is the true cause for attaining Buddhahood, the very root of wisdom. It can shatter ignorance, afflictions, and unwholesome karma, and cannot be tainted or destroyed."
「次與汝等受三昧耶戒(既成大器,堪受寶戒。三昧耶者,准《大樂金剛三昧經》云:三昧名為本誓,亦名時、亦名期契、亦名曼茶羅,乃異名也,故有四種:一大、二三昧耶、三法、四羯磨。曼茶羅者,此四總攝一切曼茶羅。又三昧耶,亦四智印,即大智印、三昧耶智印、法智印、羯磨智印。又《神變義釋》云:三昧耶者,是平等義、是本誓義、是除障義、是警覺義。言平等者,謂如來現證此三昧時,一切眾生種種身語意皆悉與如來等,禪定智慧與實相身亦畢竟等,初發心時與地波羅密滿時亦畢竟等。是故出誠諦言以告眾生:若我所言必定不虛者,亦令一切眾生發此忱諦之言時,亦蒙三密加持無盡莊嚴與如來等。以是因緣故,能作金剛事業,故名三昧耶也。言本誓者,如來現證此三昧時,見一切眾生悉有成佛義故,即將立大誓願:我今要從普門,以無量方便,令一切眾生皆至無上菩提。劑眾生界未盡已來,我之事業終不休息。若有眾生隨我本誓發此忱實言時,亦令彼所為事業皆悉成金剛性。故名三昧耶也。言除障者,如來見一切眾生悉有如來法界,但由一念無明故,常在其前而不覺知。是故發誠實言:我今要當設種種方便,普為一切眾生決除眼膜。若我誓願必當成就者,令諸眾生隨我方便說此忱實言時,乃至於一眾生獲無垢眼障蓋都盡。故名三昧耶也。言警覺義者,如來以一切眾生皆在無明睡故,於如是功德不自覺知。故以誠言感動令得醒悟,亦以此警覺諸菩薩等今發起禪定窟,學師子頻伸三昧。若直言行人說此三昧耶者,我等諸佛亦當憶持本誓不得違越,猶如國王自制法已遂自敬順行之。故名三昧耶也。具如是等廣大甚深微妙義,故名三昧耶也)。」
"Next, I shall bestow upon you the Samaya Precepts.
<note>Having now become a great vessel, you are fit to receive these precious precepts. Regarding 'Samaya,' according to the *Mahāsukha Vajra Samādhi Sūtra*: Samaya is called the original vow, also called time, also called a pledged agreement, also called a maṇḍala—these are different names. Thus, there are four kinds: 1) Mahā, 2) Samaya, 3) Dharma, 4) Karma. 'Maṇḍala' encompasses all these four. Furthermore, Samaya also refers to the Four Wisdom Seals: the Mahā Wisdom Seal, the Samaya Wisdom Seal, the Dharma Wisdom Seal, and the Karma Wisdom Seal. Also, the *Miraculous Transformation Exegesis* states: 'Samaya' means equality, original vow, obstacle removal, and awakening.
**Equality** means that when the Tathāgata realized this samādhi, all beings' various bodies, speech, and minds became entirely equal to the Tathāgata's; their meditative concentration and wisdom are ultimately equal to the reality-body; and the initial aspiration for enlightenment is ultimately equal to the perfection of the ground pāramitās. Therefore, he utters a truthful declaration to all beings: 'If my words are certainly not false, may all beings who utter this sincere declaration also receive the inexhaustible adornment of the three mysteries' empowerment and become equal to the Tathāgata.' Because of this cause and condition, one can perform vajra activities; hence it is called Samaya.
**Original Vow** means that when the Tathāgata realized this samādhi, he saw that all beings possess the potential for Buddhahood. Therefore, he immediately established the great vow: 'I shall now, through the universal gate, by means of innumerable skillful means, cause all beings to attain unsurpassed enlightenment. Until the realm of beings is exhausted, my activity shall never cease.' If any being, in accordance with my original vow, utters this sincere declaration, may all activities they undertake also attain the nature of the vajra. Hence it is called Samaya.
**Obstacle Removal** means that the Tathāgata sees that all beings possess the Tathāgata's Dharma Realm, but due to a single thought of ignorance, it is constantly before them yet they do not realize it. Therefore, he makes a truthful declaration: 'I shall now establish various skillful means to universally remove the cataract for all beings. If my vow is certainly to be accomplished, may all beings, by means of my skillful methods, when uttering this sincere declaration, even for a single being, obtain the immaculate eye and have all obscuring veils completely removed.' Hence it is called Samaya.
**Awakening** means that because all beings are asleep in ignorance, they do not spontaneously know of such merit. Therefore, the Tathāgata stirs them with truthful words so they may awaken, and also uses this to rouse the bodhisattvas to now arise from the cave of meditative concentration and learn the samādhi of the lion's stretching. If practitioners directly speak this Samaya, we buddhas shall also recall and uphold the original vow and not transgress it, just as a king, having established his own laws, then respectfully complies with and practices them. Hence it is called Samaya.
Possessing such vast, profound, and subtle meanings, it is called Samaya.</note>"
次結三昧耶印(二羽金剛縛,忍願伸如針。誦真言曰)。...
Next, form the Samaya Mudra(Bind both hands in the Vajra gesture, extend the forefingers like needles. Recite the mantra:). [图片: ../figures/T/T21p0479_04.gif]
唵三摩耶薩埵鑁
Om, Samaya, Sattva, Vam.
(據本文意無別觀想,但如印呪自成受戒。如《金剛頂經》說:若誦此呪一遍,如入壇輪證三摩提,一切善法皆悉滿足,三聚淨戒俱時圓滿,身仝普賢坐大月輪,一切諸佛憶昔本誓觀察護念。設有人曾受佛戒,惡心破毀不復清淨者,若誦此呪一七遍已,破戒罪垢悉得清淨,一切戒品還得如故。一切壇法未經師受,誦呪七遍即許行作,不成盜法。或准《神變經》及義釋中,以離念觀智乃當意密。即《神變經》云:若族姓子住是戒者,當以身語意合而為一。義釋三解:一是共緣共成此戒之義,所謂以方便等之所集成故。二是平等義,佛以三業合為一者,即是住平等法門,是故得名三世無障礙智戒也,令此持明略戒。若行人三業方便悉皆正順三平等處,當知即具一切諸佛律儀也。三裂諸相網,是住此實相平等法界本性戒時,無量三業皆同一相,諸見相網皆悉除滅,是故得名住無戲論金剛戒也。或闕上深信解者,擬加想念。如《隨聞記》文云:若付戒時,印中想有白色鑁字,放大光明普照所請一切有情。彼諸有情蒙光照及,三世諸佛戒波羅蜜一時圓滿。法界善法想為光明,流光灌頂貯彼身中,身仝普賢坐大月輪,紹諸佛職為佛嫡子)。
According to the meaning of this text, there is no separate visualization practice; it is simply that, like with a seal mantra, the precepts are naturally received. As the *Vajra Peak Sutra* states: If one recites this mantra once, it is as if one has entered the mandala and attained samadhi. All virtuous dharmas are completely fulfilled, and the three collections of pure precepts are simultaneously perfected. One's body becomes identical to Samantabhadra, seated upon a great moon disc, and all Buddhas, recalling their original vows, observe and protect this practitioner.
If there is someone who has previously received the Buddha's precepts but, with a malicious mind, has broken and defiled them, becoming impure, then if they recite this mantra seven times, the offenses and defilements from breaking the precepts will all be purified, and all categories of precepts will be restored as before.
For all mandala practices for which one has not received transmission from a master, reciting the mantra seven times is sufficient to permit performing them; it does not constitute stealing the Dharma.
Alternatively, according to the *Sutra of Divine Transformations* and its commentary, the mind mudra is precisely the wisdom of observation free from conceptual thought. As the *Sutra of Divine Transformations* says: "If a noble son or daughter abides in this precept, they should unite body, speech, and mind as one." The commentary offers three explanations:
First, it is the principle of these elements cooperating together to form this precept, meaning they are integrated through skillful means and so forth. Second, it is the principle of equality. The Buddha uniting the three karmas into one means abiding in the Dharma-gate of equality; therefore, it is called the precept of the unobstructed wisdom of the three times. This is the concise precept for this mantra holder. If a practitioner's skillful means in the three karmas are all correctly aligned with the state of the threefold equality, one should know they then possess all the moral codes of all Buddhas. Third, it tears the net of characteristics. When abiding in this innate precept of the true reality, the equal Dharma-realm, the immeasurable three karmas all become of one mark, and the nets of all views and characteristics are entirely eliminated. Therefore, it is called abiding in the indestructible vajra precept free from conceptual elaboration.
If one lacks the profound faith and understanding mentioned above, one may add contemplation. As the text of the *Record of Oral Instructions* states: When bestowing the precepts, visualize within the seal a white *vaṃ* syllable radiating great light, universally illuminating all sentient beings who have been invited. Those sentient beings, touched by the light, instantly perfect the precept paramita of the Buddhas of the three times. Visualize the virtuous dharmas of the Dharma-realm as light, flowing like a stream performing an initiation, filling their bodies. Their bodies become identical to Samantabhadra, seated upon a great moon disc, succeeding to the office of the Buddhas as their true heirs.
「今與汝等受三昧耶戒竟。從今已去,能令汝等入如來位,是真佛子,從法化生,得佛法分。」
"Now that you have received the Samaya precepts, from this day forward, you are enabled to enter the state of a Tathagata. You are true disciples of the Buddha, born from the Dharma, and you have attained a share in the Buddha's teachings."
...次結無量威德自在光明如來印(左手想持器。《隨聞記》云:想字有據,作如字理甚允,當思之。右羽彈忍禪,想於左羽掌中有一鑁字,流出種種無盡甘露法食印。說施食真言曰)。
Next, form the seal of Immeasurable Majestic Power, Freedom, and Radiance Tathāgata. (Visualize the left hand holding a vessel. The *Suī Wén Jì* states: The character "visualize" is well-founded; interpreting it as "like" is also very reasonable—one should contemplate this. The right hand forms the gesture of patience and meditation. Visualize that in the palm of the left hand, there is a single *vaṃ* syllable, from which flows an endless variety of nectar-like Dharma food. Recite the mantra for offering food:)
唵薩哩斡二合答塔葛達(一)阿咓盧揭諦鑁(二)婆囉婆囉(三)三婆囉三婆囉(四)吽(五)
Om. Sarva Tathāgata, Avalokiteśvara Vajra. Vara vara. Samvara samvara. Hūṃ.
語諸佛子:「今為汝等作印呪已,變此一食為無量食,大如須彌、量同法界,終無能盡。」
The Buddha said to all disciples, "Now that I have performed the seal mantra for you, I transform this single offering of food into immeasurable food—as vast as Mount Sumeru, as boundless as the Dharma realm, never to be exhausted."
復結前印,誦乳海真言。
Once more, form the previous hand gesture and recite the Milk Ocean mantra.
那麻薩鬘答勃塔喃鑁
Namo Samanta-buddhānāṃ Vajra.
語諸佛子:「今為汝等作印呪已,由此印呪加持威力,想於印中流出甘露成於乳海,流注法界普濟汝等,一切有情充足飽滿(前呪印中流多物食,增此成廣。此乳海呪,唯流甘露,通濟六道。詳此二呪意通廣略,廣則雙用,即是此文;略唯用前,故有略儀。隨文記意,前呪七遍增成廣大,記句甘露;後呪三七遍流智甘露。與記不二理亦可通。此後可入障施鬼施食。或名一彈指施食,先洗漱口。甲中食氣及施器中食器氣,或未經用淨器內滿盛淨水已,展右手)。」
The Buddha addressed all disciples, saying: "Now that I have performed the seal-mantra for you, through the empowered strength of this seal-mantra, visualize from the seal flowing forth sweet dew, forming an ocean of milk, pouring throughout the entire Dharma realm to universally aid all of you. May every sentient being be fully satisfied and abundantly nourished."
誦障施鬼真言:
Recite the Mantra for Removing Obstacles and Making Offerings to Hungry Ghosts:
唵啞吽拶辣彌擔薩哩斡二合不哩二合的毘牙二合莎訶
Om, Ah, Hum, Dzra, La, Mi, Dan, Sa, Ri, Wa, Bu, Ri, Di, Bi, Ya, Sva, Ha.
(呪一遍或七遍,障施鬼等飽滿懽喜,彈指一下,是時行者即以右羽持甘露器,面向東立瀉於壇前、或淨地上、或於石上、或新淨瓦盆亦名于蘭盆,生臺亦得,或泉池江海長流水中,不得瀉於石榴、桃樹之下,鬼神懼怕不得食之。若聖眾壇中明王諸天,若施飲食置生臺上,是本法也。若供養諸佛聖眾,於上五更晨朝日出是供養時。若鬼神法,於人定時,子時亦得,本人定時。阿闍梨法,若於齋時盡於一日,但加持飲食水等布施飛空鳥獸水族之類,不揀時節但用施之。若作餓鬼施食之法,當於亥時。若於齋時施餓鬼食者,徒設功勞終無効也。不是時節妄生虛誑,鬼神不得食也。不從師受,自招殃咎,成盜法罪)
Recite the mantra once or seven times, so that the obstructing spirits and hungry ghosts are fully satisfied and joyful. Snap your fingers once. At this moment, the practitioner should hold the vessel of sweet dew with the right hand, face east, and pour it out in front of the altar, on clean ground, on a stone, or into a new, clean earthenware bowl—also called an Ullambana bowl. A raised platform is also acceptable. Alternatively, pour it into a spring, pond, river, sea, or flowing water. Do not pour it under pomegranate or peach trees, as spirits and ghosts fear these and cannot eat there.
If offering food and drink to the sacred assembly of the altar, including the wrathful deities and devas, place it on a raised platform—this is the proper method.
For offerings to all Buddhas and the sacred assembly, the appropriate time is during the fifth watch, at dawn when the sun rises.
For rites directed to spirits and ghosts, the suitable time is during the period of human stillness—the hour of Zi (midnight) is also acceptable; this is the original time of human stillness.
According to the master's method, if performing during a fasting period lasting a full day, simply consecrate food, water, and the like, and give it to flying birds, wild animals, or aquatic creatures—no specific time is required, just give as an offering.
If performing the method of feeding hungry ghosts, it should be done during the hour of Hai (9–11 PM). If offering food to hungry ghosts during a daytime fasting period, the effort will be in vain and ineffective. Acting outside the proper time is deceitful and false; the spirits and ghosts will not receive the food. If you have not received transmission from a teacher, you bring misfortune upon yourself and commit the offense of stealing the Dharma.
「諸佛子等!雖復方以類聚、物以群分,然我所施一切無礙,無高無下平等普遍不擇冤親。今日勿得以貴輕賤、以強凌弱,擁遏孤幼令不得食,使不均平越佛慈濟。必須互相愛念,猶如父母一子之想。」語諸佛子:「汝等各有父母兄弟姊妹、妻子眷屬、善友親戚,或有事緣來不得者,汝等佛子慈悲愛念,各各齎持飲食錢財物等,遞相布施充足飽滿,無有乏少令發道意,永離三塗長越四流,當捨此身速超道果。又為汝等將此淨食分為三分:一施水族令獲人空,二施毛群令獲法寂,三施他方稟識陶形悉令充足獲無生忍。」
"All children of the Buddha! Though beings gather by kind and things are grouped by type, my offerings are given without obstruction—without distinction of high or low, equally and universally, without choosing between foe or friend. Today, do not despise the humble because of your own nobility, nor oppress the weak because of your strength. Do not crowd out the orphaned and young, depriving them of food, creating inequality and straying from the Buddha’s compassionate aid. You must care for one another with affection, like parents thinking of their only child."
He then said to the children of the Buddha: "Each of you has parents, brothers, sisters, wives, children, relatives, good friends, and kin. Some, due to circumstances, are unable to come. You, children of the Buddha, with compassionate care, should each bring food, drink, money, and goods, and take turns giving to one another, so that all are fully satisfied and none are left wanting. Let this inspire the mind toward enlightenment, forever leaving the three wretched paths and transcending the four currents of existence. May you leave this body behind and swiftly attain the fruit of the Way."
"Moreover, for your sake, I divide this pure food into three portions: one for the water-dwellers, that they may attain the emptiness of self; one for the furred beings, that they may attain the tranquility of dharma; and one for those in other realms with consciousness and form, that all may be fully satisfied and attain the patience of the unborn."
...次結普供養印(二中指屈者,兩指尖上想白色唵字,流出種種七寶樓閣宮殿、幢幡寶蓋、香花飲食,無量七寶自己內外之財布施無量諸佛聖賢并諸有情等,誦普供養真言曰)。
Next, form the Universal Offering Mudra.
唵(一)葛葛納三婆斡斡資囉二合解(二)
Om,(1) Gagana Sambhava Vajra,(2)
(想從印流出諸供具物,普供三寶及六道眾生。詳普供意,上來到此,法事周圓,故以生佛普平伸供。供畢索願,意在奉送。文從下索,影上必然矣。或名普通供養)
I wish for all offerings to flow forth from the seal, universally providing for the Three Jewels and all beings of the six realms. In detail, the intention of universal offering is that, having come this far, the ritual is complete and perfect. Therefore, offerings are extended equally to all sentient beings and buddhas. After the offering, prayers are requested, with the intention of respectfully seeing them off. The text follows from the request below, implying the above is naturally so. This is also called universal offering.
「諸佛子等!從來所受飲食,皆是人間販鬻生命酒脯錢財,血肉腥羶葷辛臭穢,雖復受得如是飲食,譬如毒藥損壞於身,但增苦本沈淪苦海,無解脫時。我(某甲)依如來教精誠罄捨,設此無遮廣大法會。汝等今日遇茲勝事,戒品霑身,於過去世廣事諸佛、親近善友、供養三寶,由此因緣值善知識、發菩提心誓願成佛,不求餘果,先得道者遞相度脫。又願汝等晝夜恒常擁護於我,滿我所願。以此施食所生功德,普將回施法界有情,共諸有情同將此福盡皆回施無上菩提一切智智,勿招餘果,願速成佛。」
"All disciples of the Buddha! The food and drink you have received until now have all been obtained through worldly trade, involving money, flesh, blood, and the foulness of meat and pungent foods. Though you have received such sustenance, it is like poison that harms the body, only increasing the roots of suffering, sinking you deeper into the sea of sorrow, with no time for liberation. I, [Name], in accordance with the teachings of the Tathagata, sincerely and wholeheartedly offer this vast and unrestricted Dharma assembly. Today, you have encountered this auspicious event, and the precepts have touched your being. In past lives, you have widely served the Buddhas, drawn near to virtuous friends, and made offerings to the Three Jewels. Because of these causes and conditions, you have met wise teachers, awakened the Bodhi mind, and vowed to attain Buddhahood, seeking no other fruit. May those who attain the Way first help liberate one another in turn. I also pray that you will constantly protect and support me day and night, fulfilling my aspirations. May the merit generated from this offering of food be universally dedicated to all sentient beings throughout the Dharma realm. Together with all beings, may this merit be entirely dedicated to the supreme enlightenment and all-knowing wisdom, not seeking any other result, and may we swiftly attain Buddhahood."
...次結奉送印(二羽金剛拳,進力二相鉤,隨誦而掣開。金剛解脫真言曰)
Next, form the Farewell Mudra(With both hands in vajra fists, hook the index fingers together, then pull them apart while reciting. The vajra liberation mantra is:)
唵斡資囉二合穆(一意想佛等各歸本位,六道眾生悅樂超昇為上,良因普皆回施,如常可知矣)
Om, Vajra Mudra.
佛頂尊勝陀羅尼神呪
Buddha's Crown Supreme Dharani Mantra
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Om. Putsa. Svaha.
Om. Namo Bhagavate. Arya Avalokiteshvara. Bodhisattva. Mahasattva. Mahakarunikaya.
Om. Sarva Tathagata. Hridaya. Arya Avalokiteshvara. Namah.
Om. Putsa. Putsa. Putsa. Putsa. Putsa. Putsa. Putsa. Putsa.
Asamasama. Samanta. Avabhasa. Spharana. Gati. Gahana. Svabhava. Vishuddhe.
Abhisincantu. Mam. Sarva Tathagata. Sugata. Vara. Vacana. Amrta. Abhisekair. Maha Mantra. Padaih.
Ahara Ahara. Mama Ayuh. Samudacara. Putsa. Putsa. Putsa. Putsa. Putsa. Putsa. Putsa. Putsa. Svabhava. Vishuddhe.
Sahasra. Nayanam. Padma. Haste. Jvalini. Visphuta. Maha Karunikaya.
Hulu Hulu. Mara. Hulu Hulu. Hrih.
Saha Saha. Sariri Sariri. Suru Suru. Buddha. Bodhiya. Bodhiya. Bodhaya Bodhaya.
Maitri. Karunika. Citta. Arya Avalokiteshvara. Dharani.
Om. Dharani Dharani. Dhara Dhara. Dirini. Svara. Cala Cala. Mama. Vimati. Citte. Jvala. Apadha. Hasa. Hasam. Kshaya. Atula.
Om. Vajra. Dhara. Pratisthita. Hridayam. Kuru Kuru. Karma. Dhuru Dhuru. Vijaya. Maha. Siddhi. Mantra. Padaih.
Hrih. Hrih. Jvala Jvala. Mama. Muhu. Jvalitam. Kuru Kuru. Citta. Vijaya. Vijaya. Smara Smara. Sphara Sphara. Sphara. Sphara. Sphara.
Sarva Buddha. Adhisthita. Suddhe. Suddhe. Buddha. Buddhi. Buddhi. Vajri. Vajri. Maha Vajri. Suvajri. Vajra Gambhira. Gambhira. Gambhira. Gambhira. Gambhira. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. Vajra. Vajri. 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