8月21日

安穩之處
北涼 曇無讖 譯 ( 385~433 )

身無諸惡業，口離於四過；
心無有疑網，乃得安穩眠。
身心無熱惱，安住寂靜處；
獲致無上樂，乃得安穩眠。
心無有取著，遠離諸怨讎；
常和無諍訟，乃得安穩眠。
若不造惡業，心常懷慚愧；
信惡有果報，乃得安穩眠。
敬養於父母，不害一生命；
不盜他財物，乃得安穩眠。
調伏於諸根，親近善知識；
破壞四魔眾，乃得安穩眠。

──選自《大般涅槃經》

August 21

A State of Quiescence
Translated into Chinese by Dharmaksema (385 - 433, Northern Liang Dynasty)
English translation: You Zai and Zhi Yue

When our bodies has rid of all unwholesome karmas, our speech free
from the four errors*, and our minds free from all webs of doubt, a state
of quiescence is attained.

When our bodies and minds are free from afflictions, when they
abide in the state of tranquility and obtain ultimate happiness, a state of
quiescence is attained.

When our minds are free from attachments, free from all resentment
and revenge, and are in harmony without disputes, a state of quiescence is
attained.

When we avoid creating unwholesome karma, feel a sense of humility
in our hearts always, and believe in karmic retribution, a state of
quiescence is attained.

When we respect and care for our parents, protect life, and refrain from
stealing the wealth of others, a state of quiescence is attained.

When we subdue all our faculties, are close with virtuous mentors,
and rid ourselves of the four types of hideous assemblies**, a state of
quiescence is attained.

── from Mahaparinirvana Sutra (Great Nirvana Sutra)

* The four errors of speech are lying, double tongue, ill words, and exaggeration.
** The four types of hideous assemblies are defilements,
the five aggregates, birth and death, and Mara.