3月9日

淨行品
唐 實叉難陀 譯 ( 652~710 )

菩薩在家，當願眾生，知家性空，免其逼迫。
孝事父母，當願眾生，善事於佛，養護一切。
自歸於佛，當願眾生，紹隆佛種，發無上意。
自歸於法，當願眾生，深入經藏，智慧如海。
自歸於僧，當願眾生，統理大眾，一切無礙。
見苦惱人，當願眾生，獲根本智，滅除眾苦。
見疾病人，當願眾生，知身空寂，離乖諍法。
若飯食時，當願眾生，禪悅為食，法喜充滿。
飯食已訖，當願眾生，所作皆辦，具諸佛法。
以時寢息，當願眾生，身得安穩，心無動亂。
睡眠始寤，當願眾生，一切智覺，周顧十方。

──選自《大方廣佛華嚴經》

March 9th

Pure Conduct Chapter
Translated into Chinese by Siksananda (652 - 710, Tang Dynasty)
English translation: Zhi Yue and Sasha Lyapina

When being a Bodhisattva at home, vow that
all beings may realize the nature of “home” is
emptiness, and excuse from its intimidations.
When being filially pious to parents, vow that all
beings may serve the Buddha, as well as nourish and
protect all.

When taking refuge in the Buddha, vow that all
beings may carry on the seed of Buddhahood,
prosper the Dharma, and give rise to supreme
aspiration.

When taking refuge in the Dharma, vow that all
beings may deeply study the Tripitaka, cultivating
the wisdom as vast as the ocean.

When taking refuge in the Sangha, vow that all
beings may gather and lead a great assembly, and
encounter no hindrances.

When seeing others distressed, vow that all beings
may attain fundamental wisdom, eliminating all suffering.

When seeing others sick, vow that all beings may
understand the empty nature of the body, leaving
opposition and conflict.

When eating, vow that all beings may feast on the
joy of meditation, and be filled with Dharma joy.

When finishing a meal, vow that all beings may
accomplish all tasks, and fulfill the Buddha’s teachings.

When retiring for the night, vow that all beings may
have peaceful bodies and undisturbed minds.

When waking from sleep, vow that all beings
may awaken to complete wisdom, attending to all directions.

── from Avatamsaka Sutra