大毘盧遮那成佛神變加持經 (Shubhakarasimha & Yixing 724) 6.5

6.5

Great Vehicle, enters the equality of all dharmas, and embraces wisdom and

expedient means, and his actions unfold for the sake of both himself and oth-

ers. Therefore, Lord of Mysteries, the bodhisattva here takes hold of wis-

dom and expedient means, enters the equality of all dharmas, and should be

diligent in his training.”

Then the World-honored One again gazed upon the realms of beings

with eyes of great compassion and addressed the bodhisattva Vajrapāṇi, say-

ing, “Lord of Mysteries, those bodhisattvas keep the precept of not taking

life for as long as they live. They should forsake the sword and the rod, be

free from murderous intent, and guard the life of another as if it were their

own. There is [also] another expedient means: in order to liberate some kinds

of beings from retribution for evil deeds in accordance with their deeds, [the

taking of life] is [on occasion] carried out, but without thoughts of enmity

or animosity.

“Next, Lord of Mysteries, the bodhisattva keeps the precept against tak-

ing what is not given. With regard to possessions belonging to others, he

does not give rise to thoughts of touching or taking them, let alone taking

other things that are not given. There is [also] another expedient means: if

he sees beings who are miserly, hoard things, and do not cultivate the merit

of giving, then, according to their kind, and in order to counter their miser-

liness, he performs [the act of] giving on their behalf, free from [thoughts

of] self and other. Therefore, when praising [the act of giving, he says that] if one gives, one will acquire a fine appearance and so on. Lord of Mysteries, if a bodhisattva engenders thoughts of covetousness and touches or takes [what is not given], this bodhisattva will fall back from the factors conducive to bodhi and violate the unconditioned Vinaya rules.

“Next, Lord of Mysteries, the bodhisattva keeps the precept of not committing adultery. In the case of [wives] belonging to others, his own wife, [women of] his own clan, and [women] protected by a [religious] sign, he does not engender thoughts of covetousness, let alone engage in improper physical intercourse. There is [also] another expedient means: in accordance with those who ought to be delivered, he may [perform such acts in order to] safeguard beings.

“Next, Lord of Mysteries, the bodhisattva keeps the precept of not lying for as long as he lives. Even for the sake of saving his life, he should not lie, for this would betray the buddhas’ bodhi. Lord of Mysteries, this is called the bodhisattva’s abiding in the supreme Great Vehicle. If one lies, one violates the dharma of the Buddha’s bodhi. Therefore, Lord of Mysteries, you should know this Dharma gateway in this manner and renounce untruthful speech.

“Next, Lord of Mysteries, the bodhisattva observes the precept of not engaging in harsh abuse. He should embrace beings with the speech of gentle thoughts and with words that are appropriate. Why? Lord of Mysteries, the first practice of the bodhisattva is to bring benefit and happiness to beings. Alternatively, another bodhisattva, seeing someone dwelling in a cause of [rebirth in] an evil destiny, may exhibit harsh speech in order to confute him.

“Next, Lord of Mysteries, the bodhisattva observes the precept of not using speech that causes discord; he dissociates himself from divisive speech and dissociates himself from hurtful speech. He who violates [this precept]