འཕགས་པ་དག་བའ་རྩ་བ་ཡངས་ས་འཛན་པ་ཞས་བྱ་བ་ཐག་པ་ཆན་པའ་མད 5
Upholding the Roots of Virtue 5
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Now he approached the perfect buddha Sky Family and asked, “Blessed One, whose is this clear voice that we hear, and to whom does this radiance belong?”
“Noble son,” replied the blessed thus-gone Sky Family, “sixty-eight thousand innumerable universes away from this buddha realm lies a universe known as Enduring. Within it resides the thus-gone one, the worthy one, the perfect buddha Śākyamuni. Abiding and remaining present there, he is delivering Dharma teachings that are known as the Bodhisattva Collection. The clear voice and radiant light both belong to that blessed one.”
“Blessed One,” the bodhisattva Candra then declared, “I shall travel to Enduring and go before the blessed Śākyamuni.”
“Noble son,” replied the Blessed One, “if you know that the time has come, then go.”
Having been granted permission, the bodhisattva Candra looked toward that blessed one, bowed his head to that blessed one’s feet in homage, and prepared to leave. The blessed thus-gone Sky Family then gave a hand-like kumuda flower to the bodhisattva Candra and said, “Noble son, offer this hand-like kumuda flower to the Blessed One. Tell him that the thus-gone one Sky Family inquires whether the Blessed One has encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether he remains healthy, strong, and at ease.”
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“Very well,” agreed the bodhisattva Candra, and so he left.
In an instant, as fast as an athlete can stretch out or bend an arm, the bodhisattva Candra arrived at the Kalandakanivāpa in the Veṇuvana by Rājagṛha. Going before the Blessed One, he bowed his head to the Blessed One’s feet in homage and then sat to one side. From there he addressed the Blessed One: “Blessed One, the thus-gone one Sky Family inquires whether you have encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether you remain healthy, strong, and at ease. He also sends you this hand-like kumuda flower.”
The Blessed One received the hand-like kumuda from the bodhisattva Candra and asked, “Candra, has that blessed one encountered but little harm, is he strong and happy, and does he remain unchanged and well?”
“Indeed,” answered the bodhisattva, “that is how it is.”
At that time there was in the east, beyond forty thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Kṣitigarbha, and within that universe resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as the buddha King of Renowned Power. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva great being by the name of Wisdom Renown would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood. Also this bodhisattva great being, Wisdom Renown, had noticed the light and heard the sound of the clear voice.
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Now the bodhisattva Wisdom Renown went before the perfect buddha, King of Renowned Power, and having bowed his head to his feet, he asked, “Whose is this clear voice that we hear, and to whom does this radiance belong?”
“Noble son,” replied the blessed thus-gone King of Renowned Power, “forty thousand innumerable universes away from this buddha realm lies a world known as Enduring. Within it resides the thus-gone one, the worthy one, the perfect buddha Śākyamuni. Abiding and remaining present there, he is delivering Dharma teachings of the Bodhisattva Collection that satisfy the wishes of all sentient beings.”
“Blessed One,” said the bodhisattva, “I wish to go to that world, so that I may see, venerate, and serve that blessed one, and so that I may behold the incomparable bodhisattvas.”
“Noble son,” replied the Blessed One, “if you know that the time has come, then leave.”
Thus, having been granted permission, the bodhisattva Wisdom Renown bowed to that blessed one and prepared to journey to Enduring. The thus-gone King of Renowned Power then gave him a bundle of red sandalwood and said, “Noble son, offer this to the Blessed One, and ask him on my behalf whether he has encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether he remains healthy, strong, and at ease.”
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“Very well,” replied the bodhisattva Wisdom Renown, and as fast as an athlete can stretch out or bend an arm, he arrived at once, in one instant and in one moment, here in this world at the Kalandakanivāpa in the Veṇuvana by Rājagṛha. There he went to the place where the Blessed One was residing and bowed his head to the Blessed One’s feet. He then addressed the Blessed One: “Blessed One, the thus-gone King of Renowned Power inquires whether you have encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether you remain healthy, strong, and at ease. He also sends you this bundle of red sandalwood.”
The Blessed One accepted the gift and said, “Wisdom Renown, is that blessed one in good health, is he strong, and does he remain unchanged?”
“Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty-nine thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Noble Moonlight, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha by the name of Great Radiance. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva great being known as Shining Disk would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood. Also this bodhisattva great being, Shining Disk, had noticed the light and heard the sound of the clear voice. Now he inquired of the Blessed One, “Whose is this clear voice, and to whom does this radiance belong?”
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“Shining Disk,” replied the Blessed One, “in the west, beyond thirty-nine thousand innumerable universes, lies a universe known as Enduring. Within it resides the thus-gone one, the worthy one, the perfect buddha Śākyamuni. Abiding and remaining present there, he is delivering Dharma teachings that are known as the Bodhisattva Collection.”
The bodhisattva great being Shining Disk then announced to the Blessed One, “Blessed One, I wish to go to that universe so that I may see, venerate, and serve the blessed thus-gone Śākyamuni, and so that I may behold the bodhisattva great beings.”
“Noble son,” replied the Blessed One, “if you know that the time has come, then leave.” The blessed thus-gone Great Radiance then gave a great lotus flower to the bodhisattva Shining Disk and said, “Noble son, offer this great lotus flower to that blessed one, and ask him from me whether he has encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether he remains healthy, strong, and at ease.”
The bodhisattva Shining Disk then bowed his head to the feet of that blessed one. Having circumambulated him, he left. As fast as an athlete can stretch out or bend an arm he arrived at once, in one instant and in one moment, in the universe known as Enduring. There he went to the place where the Blessed One was residing and bowed his head to the Blessed One’s feet.
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Then he said, “Blessed One, the thus-gone Great Radiance inquires whether you have encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether you remain healthy, strong, and at ease. He also sends you this great lotus flower.”
The Blessed One received the lotus flower and then asked the bodhisattva Shining Disk, “Shining Disk, has that blessed one encountered but little harm, is he strong and happy, and does he remain unchanged?”
“Yes indeed, Blessed One,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty-eight thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Guiding Banner, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Banner of Certain Guidance. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva great being known as Infinite Jewel Armor would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood. Also this bodhisattva great being, Infinite Jewel Armor, had noticed the light and the earth’s great tremor. Now he went before the blessed thus-gone Banner of Certain Guidance and, having bowed his head to that blessed one’s feet, asked, “Who is the source of this radiance and the great shaking of the ground? Whose is this clear voice?”
“Infinite Jewel Armor,” replied the Blessed One, “in the west, beyond thirty-eight thousand innumerable universes, lies a buddha realm known as Enduring. Within it resides the thus-gone one, the worthy one, the perfect
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buddha Śākyamuni. Abiding and remaining present there, he is delivering Dharma teachings of the Bodhisattva Collection that are known as ‘Truly Satisfying the Wishes of All Sentient Beings.’ His is this radiance, and his is this clear voice.”
The bodhisattva Infinite Jewel Armor then addressed that blessed one, “Blessed One, I wish to go to that universe so that I may see, venerate, and serve the blessed thus-gone Śākyamuni, and so that I may behold the bodhisattvas.”
“Noble son,” replied the Blessed One, “if you know that the time has come, then leave.” Then the blessed one, the thus-gone one, the worthy one, the perfect buddha Banner of Certain Guidance gave a garment of Kāśi silk to the bodhisattva Infinite Jewel Armor and said, “Offer this garment of Kāśi silk to that blessed one, and ask him on my behalf whether he has encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether he remains healthy, strong, and at ease.”
The bodhisattva great being Infinite Jewel Armor bowed his head to the feet of that blessed one and then departed. Having vanished from the universe Guiding Banner, he emerged in the world of Enduring. There he proceeded to the place where the Blessed One was residing, bowed his head to his feet, and sat to one side. From there he addressed the Blessed One:
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“Blessed One, the thus-gone Banner of Certain Guidance inquires whether you have encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether you remain healthy, strong, and at ease. He also sends you this garment of Kāśi silk.”
The Blessed One received the garment and then asked the bodhisattva great being Infinite Jewel Armor, “Infinite Jewel Armor, has that blessed one encountered but little harm, is he strong and happy, and does he remain unchanged?”
“Yes indeed, Blessed One,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty-seven thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Lotus Flower, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha called Splendor of Diverse Flowers. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed thus-gone one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Anantavīrya would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood. Also this bodhisattva great being, Anantavīrya, had noticed the great light and heard the sound of the clear voice. Now he inquired of the blessed one, the thus-gone one, the worthy one, the perfect buddha Splendor of Diverse Flowers, “Blessed One, whose power is this?”
“Noble son,” replied the Blessed One, “in the west, beyond thirty-seven thousand innumerable universes lies a buddha realm known as Enduring. Within it resides the thus-gone one, the worthy one, the perfect buddha Śākyamuni.
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Abiding and remaining present there, he is delivering Dharma teachings that are known as the Bodhisattva Collection. What you witness is his power.”
The bodhisattva Anantavīrya then addressed that blessed one, “Blessed One, I wish to journey to that universe and go before the blessed Śākyamuni.”
“Noble son,” replied blessed Splendor of Diverse Flowers, “if you know that the time has come, then leave.” Then the blessed one Splendor of Diverse Flowers placed a great lotus flower in the bodhisattva Anantavīrya’s hand and said, “Noble son, offer this great lotus flower to that blessed one, and ask him on my behalf whether he has encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether he remains healthy, strong, and at ease.”
The bodhisattva Anantavīrya then bowed his head to the feet of the thus-gone one, the worthy one, the perfect buddha Splendor of Diverse Flowers, circumambulated him, and left. Having disappeared from that buddha realm he emerged all at once, in one instant and in one moment, in the world of Enduring, as fast as an athlete can stretch out or bend an arm. The bodhisattva great being Anantavīrya then proceeded to the city of Rājagṛha and the Kalandakanivāpa in the Veṇuvana. There he bowed his head to the feet of the Blessed One and, standing to one side, addressed the Blessed One: “Blessed One, the blessed thus-gone Splendor of Diverse Flowers inquires whether you have encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether you remain healthy, strong,
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and at ease. He also sends you this great lotus flower. Please accept this flower, Blessed One.”
The Blessed One received the lotus flower and asked, “Anantavīrya, has that blessed one encountered but little harm, is he strong and happy, and does he remain unchanged?”
“Yes indeed, Blessed One,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty-six thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Single Parasol, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha called Never Terrified. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This thus-gone one, worthy one, perfect buddha called Never Terrified had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Jālinīprabha would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood. Also this bodhisattva great being, Jālinīprabha, had noticed the great light and heard the sound of the clear voice. He therefore went before that blessed one, bowed his head to his feet and asked, “Blessed One, whose is this radiance and clear voice?”
“Noble son,” replied the Blessed One, “thirty-six thousand innumerable universes away from here lies a universe known as Enduring. Within it resides the thus-gone one, the worthy one, the perfect buddha Śākyamuni. Abiding and remaining present there, he is delivering the Dharma teachings known as the Bodhisattva Collection. What you witness is his power.”
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The bodhisattva Jālinīprabha then addressed that blessed one: “Blessed One, I wish to go to the world of Enduring so that I may see, venerate, and serve the thus-gone one, the worthy one, the perfect buddha Śākyamuni, and so that I may behold the bodhisattvas who have donned the inconceivable armor.”
“Noble son,” replied the Blessed One, “if you know that the time has come, then leave.” Then that blessed thus-gone one gave the bodhisattva Jālinīprabha ten full bushels of five-colored flowers and said, “Noble son, offer this to that blessed one, and ask him on my behalf whether he has encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether he remains in good health, healthy, strong, and at ease.”
The bodhisattva great being Jālinīprabha then bowed his head to the feet of that blessed one and left. Having disappeared from that buddha realm he emerged all at once, in one instant and in one moment, in the world of Enduring, as fast as an athlete can stretch out or bend an arm. He proceeded to the city of Rājagṛha and the Kalandakanivāpa in the Veṇuvana. There he bowed his head to the feet of the Blessed One and sat to one side. Then he addressed the Blessed One: “Blessed One, the thus-gone Never Terrified inquires whether you have encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether you remain healthy, strong, and at ease.
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He also sends you these ten full bushels of five-colored flowers. Please accept them, Blessed One. Blessed One, please accept them.”
The Blessed One received the gift and asked, “Noble son, has that blessed one encountered but little harm, is he strong and happy, and does he remain unchanged?”
“Yes indeed, Blessed One,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty-five thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Suviśuddha, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha called Jñānaśrī. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Jñānabala would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood. Also this bodhisattva great being, Jñānabala, had noticed the great light and heard the sound of the clear voice. He therefore went before the blessed Jñānaśrī, bowed his head to his feet, and asked, “Blessed One, whose is this great radiance and whose is this powerful clear voice?”
“Noble son,” replied the Blessed One, “thirty-five thousand innumerable universes away from here lies a universe known as Enduring. Within it resides the thus-gone one, the worthy one, the perfect buddha Śākyamuni. Abiding and remaining present there, he is delivering the Dharma teachings known as the Bodhisattva Collection. What you witness is the expression of his power.”
The bodhisattva Jñānabala then addressed that blessed one: “Blessed One, I wish to go to the world of Enduring so that I may see, venerate, and serve the blessed thus-gone Śākyamuni, and so that I may behold
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the bodhisattva great beings who have donned the inconceivable armor.”
“Noble son,” replied the Blessed One, “if you know that the time has come, then leave.” Then the thus-gone Jñānaśrī gave the bodhisattva great being Jñānabala a hand-like utpala flower and said, “Noble son, offer this to that blessed one, and ask him on my behalf whether he has encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether he remains healthy, strong, and at ease.”
Then the bodhisattva great being Jñānabala bowed his head to the feet of that blessed one and, as fast as an athlete can stretch out or bend an arm, he journeyed all at once, in one instant and in one moment, to the world of Enduring. There he proceeded to Rājagṛha and the Kalandakanivāpa in the Veṇuvana. Having bowed his head to the feet of the Blessed One, he sat to one side, and thus addressed the Blessed One: “Blessed One, the thus-gone Jñānaśrī inquires whether you have encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether you remain healthy, strong, and at ease. He also offers you this hand-like utpala. Blessed One, please accept it.”
The Blessed One received the hand-like utpala flower and asked, “Noble son, has that blessed one encountered but little harm, is he happy and strong,
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and does he remain unchanged?”
“Yes indeed, Blessed One,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty-four thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Display of Incense, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Sandalwood Fragrance. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Vimala would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood. Also this bodhisattva great being, Vimala, had noticed the great light and heard the sound of the clear voice. He therefore went before the blessed one Sandalwood Fragrance, bowed his head to his feet, and asked, “Blessed One, whose is this radiance and clear voice?”
Noble son,” replied that blessed one, “thirty-four thousand innumerable universes to the west from here lies a universe known as Enduring. Within it resides the thus-gone one, the worthy one, the perfect buddha Śākyamuni. Abiding and remaining present there, he is delivering the Dharma teachings of the Bodhisattva Collection that are known as ‘Truly Satisfying All Sentient Beings.’ ”
The bodhisattva Vimala then addressed that blessed one: “Blessed One, I wish to travel to that universe and go before that blessed one.”
“Noble son,” replied the Blessed One, “if you know that the time has come, then leave.” Then the thus-gone Sandalwood Fragrance placed a block of sandalwood in the bodhisattva Vimala’s hand and said, “Noble son, offer this to that blessed one, and ask him on my behalf whether he has encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether he remains healthy,
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strong, and at ease.”
The bodhisattva great being Vimala then bowed his head to the feet of that blessed one, circumambulated him, and left. He then emerged all at once, in one instant and in one moment, in the world of Enduring, as fast as an athlete can stretch out or bend an arm. He proceeded to Rājagṛha and the Kalandakanivāpa in the Veṇuvana, and there bowed his head to the feet of the Blessed One. Standing to one side, he addressed the Blessed One: “Blessed One, the thus-gone Sandalwood Fragrance inquires whether you have encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether you remain healthy, strong, and at ease. He also sends you this block of sandalwood. Blessed One, please accept it.”
The Blessed One received the gift and asked, “Noble son, is that blessed one free from harm, is he strong, and does he remain unchanged and at ease?”
“Yes indeed,” replied the bodhisattva, “he is free from harm and is strong and unchanged. He remains at ease.”
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty-three thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Beyond Stain, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha called Reverent Eye. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Hitakāma would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood.
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Also this bodhisattva great being, Hitakāma, had noticed the great light and heard the sound of the clear voice. He therefore went before the blessed thus-gone Reverent Eye and asked, “Blessed One, whose is this radiance and clear voice?”
“Noble son,” replied that blessed one, “thirty-three thousand innumerable universes away from this buddha realm lies a universe known as Enduring. Within it resides the thus-gone one, the worthy one, the perfect buddha Śākyamuni. Abiding and remaining present there, he is delivering the Dharma teachings of the Bodhisattva Collection that are known as ‘Truly Satisfying All Sentient Beings.’ ”
The bodhisattva Hitakāma then addressed that blessed one: “Blessed One, I wish to go to the world of Enduring so that I may see, venerate, and serve the blessed thus-gone Śākyamuni.”
“Noble son,” replied that blessed one, “if you know that the time has come, then leave.” Then the thus-gone Reverent Eye placed a great and extraordinary king of lotus flowers in the bodhisattva Hitakāma’s hand and said, “Noble son, offer this king of lotuses to that blessed one, and ask him on my behalf whether he has encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether he remains healthy, strong, and at ease.”
The bodhisattva Hitakāma then bowed his head to the feet of that blessed one. Having disappeared from that buddha realm he emerged all at once, in one instant and in one moment,
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in the world of Enduring, as fast as an athlete can stretch out or bend an arm. He then proceeded to Rājagṛha and the Kalandakanivāpa in the Veṇuvana, where he bowed his head to the feet of the Blessed One and sat to one side. Then he addressed the Blessed One: “Blessed One, the thus-gone Reverent Eye inquires whether you have encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether you remain healthy, strong, and at ease. He also offers you this great king of lotuses. Blessed One, please accept it.”
The Blessed One received the gift and asked, “Hitakāma, is that blessed one free from harm, is he strong, and does he remain unchanged?”
“Yes indeed,” replied the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty-two thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Array of Infinite Jewels, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Ratnākara. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Highest Wisdom would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood. Also this bodhisattva great being, Highest Wisdom, had noticed the great light and heard the sound of the clear voice. He therefore asked that blessed one, “Blessed One, whose is this radiance and clear voice?”
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“Noble son,” replied the Blessed One, “thirty-two thousand innumerable universes away from this buddha realm there lies in the west a universe known as Enduring. Within it resides the thus-gone one, the worthy one, the perfect buddha Śākyamuni. Abiding and remaining present there, he is delivering the Dharma teachings of the Bodhisattva Collection that are known as ‘Truly Satisfying All Sentient Beings.’ ”
The bodhisattva great being Highest Wisdom then addressed the blessed thus-gone Ratnākara: “Blessed One, I wish to go to the world of Enduring so that I may see, venerate, and serve the blessed thus-gone Śākyamuni, and so that I may behold the bodhisattva great beings who have donned the inconceivable armor.”
“Noble son,” replied the Blessed One, “if you know that the time has come, then leave.” Then that blessed one gave the bodhisattva Highest Wisdom two handfuls of five-colored flowers and said, “Noble son, offer these two handfuls of five-colored flowers to that blessed one, and ask him on my behalf whether he has encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether he remains healthy, strong, and at ease.”
The bodhisattva Highest Wisdom then bowed his head to the feet of that blessed one. Having disappeared from that universe he emerged all at once, in one instant and in one moment, in the world of Enduring, as fast as an athlete can stretch out or bend an arm.
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He then proceeded to the place where the blessed thus-gone Śākyamuni resided, bowed his head to his feet, and sat to one side. From there he addressed the Blessed One: “Blessed One, the thus-gone Ratnākara inquires whether you have encountered but little hardship or discomfort, and whether you remain healthy, strong, and at ease. He also offers you these handfuls of five-colored flowers. Blessed One, please accept them.”
The Blessed One received the gift and asked, “Highest Wisdom, is that blessed one free from distress, and is he strong, at ease, and unchanged?”
“Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty-one thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Adorned with Incense, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Gandhahastī. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Precious Elephant would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood. The bodhisattva great being Precious Elephant had also noticed the great light and heard the sound of the clear voice. He therefore went before the thus-gone one, the worthy one, the perfect buddha Gandhahastī. Bowing his head to that blessed one’s feet, he asked, “Blessed One, whose are these powers?”
“Noble son,” replied the Blessed One, “thirty-one thousand innumerable universes away from this buddha realm there lies in the west a universe known as Enduring. Within it resides the thus-gone one, the worthy one, the perfect buddha Śākyamuni. Abiding and remaining present there, [67a] he is delivering the Dharma teachings that belong to the so-called Bodhisattva Collection.”²⁸
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
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At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Vajragarbha, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Supreme Accumulations. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Possessor of the Stores of Wisdom would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty-two thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Variegated Banner, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Majestic Mountain. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Definitive Guide would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty-two thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Lotus Parasol, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Single Parasol. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Single Jewel Treasury would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty thousand innumerable universes,
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a universe known as Constant Illumination, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Unhindered Wheel. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Wisdom Leader would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty-one thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Bhadra, and within it resided a thus-gone one known as Sandalwood Fragrance. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Pursuer of Wisdom would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond twenty-nine thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Bhadraka, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Saṃvṛttaskandha. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Viśeṣamati would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty-one thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Śrīratna, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Jālinīprabha. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Jñānaśrī would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
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… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty-one thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Blissful Splendor, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Splendor of the Red Utpala. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Glorious Noble Lotus would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty-one thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Praśama, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Splendid Light of the Precious Wisdom Flower. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Supreme Array would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty-one thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Bhadraka, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Noble Moonlight. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Ratnaprabha would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty thousand innumerable universes,
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a universe known as Kṣānti, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Destroyer of All Fear and Anxiety. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Niḥśaṅka would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond thirty thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Majestic Banner, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Majestic Mountain. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Demolished Mountain would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond twenty-nine thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Beyond All Suffering and Harm, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as King of Bliss. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Roaring Melody of Brahmā would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond twenty-nine thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Dharma, and within it resided a thus-gone one known as Dharmākara. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Jñānākara
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would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond twenty-nine thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Thorough Abidance, and within it resided a thus-gone one known as Light Rays in the Ten Directions. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Light Rays in the Ten Directions would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond twenty-eight thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Samantaprabha, and within it resided a thus-gone one known as Constant and Supreme Light Rays. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Samantāloka would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond twenty-eight thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Constant Incense, and within it resided a thus-gone one known as Jñānaraśmi. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Sunetra would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond twenty-seven thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Fumes of Incense, and within it resided a thus-gone one known as Noble Jewel. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma.
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This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Amitābha would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond twenty-seven thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Glorious Light of the Path, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Anantarāśmin. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Bhaiṣajyarāja would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond twenty-six thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Glory of the Highest Excellence, and within it resided a thus-gone one known as Unhindered Melody. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Brahmāghoṣa would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond twenty-five thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Dharmabhadra, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Jālinīprabha. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Vṛṣabha would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond twenty-four thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Padmavati,
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and within it resided a thus-gone one known as Anantamati. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Wisdom Voice would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond twenty-three thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Suviśuddha, and within it resided a thus-gone one, a worthy one, a perfect buddha known as Infinite Array. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Ratnavyūha would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond twenty-two thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Utpala, and within it resided a thus-gone one known as Infinite Leader. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Dharmodgata would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond twenty-one thousand innumerable universes, a universe known as Consecrated Branches of Awakening, and within it resided a thus-gone one known as Utpalaśrī. Abiding and remaining present there, he taught the Dharma. This blessed one had prophesied that a bodhisattva known as Padmaśrī would awaken to unsurpassable and perfect buddhahood …
… “Yes, indeed,” answered the bodhisattva.
At that time there was in the east, beyond twenty thousand innumerable universes,
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- འཕགས་པ་དགེ་བའི་རྩ་བ་ཡོངས་སུ་འཛིན་པ་ཞེས་བྱ་བ་ཐེག་པ་ཆེན་པོའི་མདོ — Classical Tibetan