慈悲道場懺法 2.8

2.8

We, [so-and-so] and the rest, from now on until becoming Buddhas, will not abandon two things: knowing all phenomena are empty, and not abandoning all sentient beings. Together with utmost sincerity and equal anguish, prostrating with the five limbs touching the ground, in our minds contemplate and with our mouths utter: 'We, [so-and-so] and the rest, do not seek unexcelled bodhi for our own sakes, but take unexcelled bodhi to rescue and aid all sentient beings. From now on until becoming Buddhas, we vow to shoulder the burden of immeasurable and boundless all sentient beings, giving rise to great compassion and loving-kindness to the end of future time. If sentient beings have grave sins in the three wretched paths or distress in the six destinies, we, [so-and-so] and the rest, vow not to avoid myriad sufferings, using our bodies to rescue and protect them, so that these sentient beings may attain a ground of security.' We rely solely on all the Buddhas throughout the ten directions to the ends of space: