諸經要集 8.76

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如佛說福田經云。佛告天帝。復有七法廣施。名曰福田。行者得福即生梵天。何謂為七。一者興立佛圖僧房堂閣。二者園果浴池樹木清淨。三者常施醫藥療救眾病。四者作牢堅船濟度人民。五者安設橋梁過度羸弱。六者近道作井渴乏得飲。七者道作圊廁施便利處。是為七事得梵天福。

As the Buddha-spoken Scripture on the Field of Merit says: The Buddha told Śakra, Lord of the Devas: 'There are further seven methods of widespread giving, named fields of merit. Practitioners who attain merit will be born in the Brahmā Heaven. What are the seven? First, erecting stūpas, saṅgha quarters, halls, and pavilions. Second, planting orchards and bathing pools with clean trees. Third, constantly giving medicine to cure all diseases. Fourth, making sturdy boats to ferry the people across. Fifth, setting up bridges to cross the weak and infirm. Sixth, making wells near roads so the thirsty can drink. Seventh, making latrines along roads to provide places for relief. These are the seven things that attain the merit of the Brahmā Heaven.'