法苑珠林 52.10

52.10

At that time, the World-Honoured One addressed the elder's parents, clan members, acquaintances, and the great assembly: “Have you ever seen anyone born who does not experience old age, sickness, and death?” The people said to the Buddha: “We have never seen such a one.” The Buddha again addressed the great assembly: “If you wish to be free from birth, old age, sickness, death, sorrow, lamentation, pain, and affliction, do not contemplate this bond of affection and love any longer. Fix your minds on right view and take refuge in the Three Jewels. Why is this? In all the worlds there is none superior to the Buddha, who can guide the blind and foolish multitudes. The Dharma spoken by the Buddha is itself excellent medicine.” At that time, the World-Honoured One spoke these verses: