[Pramāṇa](https://indike.org/pramana/) › [Indian literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in) › [Buddhist Literature](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha) › [Taishō Tripiṭaka (Chinese Buddhist canon)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho) › [大方廣圓覺修多羅了義經](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.842) › 1.81 # 大方廣圓覺修多羅了義經 1.81 大方廣圓覺修多羅了義經 1.81 - **Language:** Classical Chinese ### [1.81](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.842.1.81) 「若諸菩薩以寂滅力無作自性起於作用，清淨境界歸於靜慮；此菩薩者，名先修禪那，中修三摩鉢提，後修奢摩他。 > \[21\] “If bodhisattvas use the unconditioned nature of the efficacy of > > utter quiescence itself, give rise to the pure realm of activity, and then return > > to calm reflection, those bodhisattvas are said to cultivate dhyāna first, to > > cultivate samāpatti next, and to cultivate śamatha afterward. > > \[22\] “If bodhisattvas use the manifold purity of the efficacy of utter qui- > > escence, and then abide in calm reflection and give rise to transformations, > > those bodhisattvas are said to cultivate dhyāna first and then to cultivate > > śamatha and samāpatti together. > > \[23\] “If bodhisattvas use the efficacy of their utter quiescence supple- > > mented by utmost calming, and then give rise to transformations, those bodhi- > > sattvas are said to cultivate dhyāna and śamatha together and to cultivate > > samāpatti afterward. > > \[24\] “If bodhisattvas use the efficacy of their utter quiescence supple- > > mented by their transformations, and then give rise to the wisdom of the > > sphere of utmost calming and clear illumination, those bodhisattvas are said > > to cultivate dhyāna and samāpatti together and cultivate śamatha afterward. > > \[25\] “If bodhisattvas use the wisdom of perfect enlightenment to com- > > pletely embrace everything, and in their natures and characteristics there is > > nothing that is separate from the nature of enlightenment, those bodhisattvas > > are said to perfectly cultivate the nature of the three types of contemplation > > themselves and be in accord with purity. > > “Son of good family, these are the names of the twenty-five methods of > > the bodhisattva; all bodhisattvas practice in this way. When bodhisattvas as > > well as sentient beings in the final age rely on these methods, they should main- > > tain the practice of purity, concentrated stillness, and profound reflection. After > > beseeching the mercy \[of the buddhas\] and confessing and repenting their > > transgressions \[before them\] for three weeks, they should put a sign for each > > of the methods on twenty-five tallies, wholeheartedly implore \[the buddhas > > for guidance,\] and pick one at random. According to the instruction on their > > tally, they will then know whether \[their practice\] is sudden or gradual. If a > > single thought of doubt or remorse occurs, then they will not fully realize the practice.” > > At that time the World-honored One, wanting to restate his meaning, uttered this verse: > > Discerning Sound, you should know that > > The unobstructed pure wisdom > > Of all bodhisattvas > > Entirely depends on the concentration that generates > > What are referred to as śamatha, > > Samāpatti, and dhyāna. > > In the sudden and gradual cultivation of these three dharmas > > There are twenty-five permutations. > > Among the Tathāgatas in the ten directions > > And practitioners in the three worlds > > There are none who do not base themselves on these dharmas > > To succeed in realizing bodhi, > > Except for those who are suddenly enlightened > > And those who do not accord with the Dharma. > > If all bodhisattvas > > As well as sentient beings in the final age > > Always maintain these methods, > > Accord with them, diligently practice them, > > And rely on the power of the great compassion of the Buddha, > > It will not be long before they realize nirvana. > > Purifying Karmic Obstructions > > Bodhisattva > — Peter N. Gregory 2005, The Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment - [Previous: 1.80](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.842.1.80) - [Next: 1.82](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.842.1.82) - [Up: 1](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.842.1) ## Translations (2) - [The Sutra of Perfect Enlightenment](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.842~en-bdk.1.81) — Peter N. Gregory 2005, English - [English (machine translation)](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.842~en-mt.1.81) — English, machine translation ## Linked texts (1) - [大方廣圓覺修多羅了義經略疏](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.1795.2.643) — Classical Chinese --- Source: [https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.842.1.81](https://indike.org/pramana/in.bauddha.taisho.842.1.81) · Pramāṇa