雜譬喻經卷上
失譯人名附後漢錄
（一）
菩薩度人，譬若巧乳母養子，有四事：一者洗浴使淨、二者乳哺令飽、三者臥寐安穩、四者抱持出入恒使歡喜。以此四事長養其子令得成就。菩薩亦復如是，有四事育養眾生：一者以正法洗浴心垢、二者以經法飲食使飽、三者禪定三昧隨時興立、四者以四恩饒益一切恒令歡喜。以此四事勸誨一切，長育眾生使得至道。
Parable Sutra (雜譬喻經)
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The Sutra of Miscellaneous Parables is a Chinese-translated Buddhist scripture whose specific author is unknown, traditionally believed to have been compiled by ancient Indian Buddhist monks. This sutra was introduced to China during the Eastern Han to Wei-Jin periods and was gradually translated by several translators, serving as an important representative of early parable-based Buddhist scriptures. Through numerous vivid fables and analogies, the sutra explains core Buddhist teachings such as karma, impermanence, and spiritual practice in an accessible manner, aiming to guide sentient beings toward awakening. Not only does it hold significant literary value, but its content, being close to daily life and easy to understand, occupies a unique place in Buddhist popular education and doctrinal dissemination, profoundly influencing Chinese Buddhist folk beliefs and culture.
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AI translation for reference only — not authoritative, not a statement of final truth. Awakening of the Dharma requires personal practice.