法苑珠林 11.8

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11.8

The Fo benxing jing also states: The Bodhisattva said to the King of Magadha: "Great King! In truth, I do not fear poisonous serpents, nor do I fear thunder and lightning from the sky, nor do I fear fierce flames blown by great winds burning the wild marshes. I only fear being oppressed by the realm of the five desires. Why is this? The desires are impermanent, like bandits plundering all roots of merit." Thereupon the Bodhisattva spoke a gāthā:

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法苑珠林 — 道世, Classical Chinese