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佛說佛名經 7.16

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7.16

“Furthermore, we disciples, from anādikāla until today, may have had our eyes captivated by forms, feeling lustful attachment to black, yellow, red, crimson, vermilion, purple, rare curios, and precious jewels; or seized upon the signs of men and women—their height, shortness, fairness, darkness, and seductive postures—and given rise to unlawful thoughts; or our ears craved pleasing sounds—the notes of the pentatonic scale, strings, pipes, instrumental music, and singing; or seized upon the vocal expressions, words, weeping, and laughing of men and women, giving rise to unlawful thoughts; or our noses relied on famous fragrances—incense, musk, deep orchid, saffron, and storax—giving rise to unlawful thoughts; or our tongues craved fine flavours—fresh, delicious, sweet, and rich meats and blood of sentient beings to sustain our four elements, further increasing the root of suffering and giving rise to unlawful thoughts; or our bodies delighted in florid patterns, brocades, embroideries, silks, gauzes, and all manner of fine, smooth, seven-jeweled splendours of dress, giving rise to unlawful thoughts; or our minds entertained many confused thoughts, clashing with the Dharma in every encounter. Entertaining these six thoughts created exceedingly severe transgressions. Sins such as these are immeasurable and boundless; today with utmost sincerity, before the Buddhas of the ten directions, the honored Dharma, and the holy assembly, we take refuge and repent of them.

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