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佛說佛名經 30.19

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30.19

"We disciples, from immeasurable kalpas until now, have committed the five heinous crimes; or violated the prohibitive precepts of the Buddhas of the past, future, and present; or performed the deeds of an icchantika, uttering harsh words to slander the True Dharma, creating such heavy karma without ever reforming or repenting, and without shame or remorse in our minds. Or we have committed sins such as the ten unwholesome deeds: knowing well that we have committed such heavy offenses, our original minds initially harbored no fear, shame, or conscience, silently accepting offerings without ever disclosing them. Toward that True Dharma, we lacked the intention to cherish, protect, or establish it, and meanwhile disparaged and disdained it, speaking with many errors and evils. Or we have spoken saying there is no Buddha, Dharma, or Saṅgha; or we did not believe that there are hells where one undergoes retribution. Sins such as these are immeasurable and boundless. Today, with immeasurable fear and immeasurable shame and conscience, we take refuge in the Triratna, the compassionate Buddhas, the Vaipulya [sūtras], our parents, and the bodhisattva spiritual companions. Grant permission for us to disclose and confess!"

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