供養儀式 1.3

1.3

依於地分所宜處，妙山輔峯半巖間，
種種龕窟兩山中，於一切時得安穩。
芰荷青蓮遍嚴池，大河流川洲岸側，
遠離人物眾憒鬧，條葉扶疏悅意樹，
多饒乳木及祥草，無有蚊虻苦寒熱，
惡獸毒蟲眾妨難。或諸如來聖弟子，
嘗於往昔所遊居，寺塔練若古仙窟，
當依自心意樂處，捨離在家絕諠務，
勤轉五欲諸蓋纏，一向深樂於法味，
長養其心來悉地（撰地法竟）。

Relying on a suitable place according to the territory:
Amidst wondrous mountains, secondary peaks, or halfway up cliffs,
In various grottoes or caves between two mountains,
Where one can obtain peace and security at all times;
Beside pools adorned everywhere with water chestnuts, lotuses, and blue lotuses;
On the banks or islets of great flowing rivers;
Far removed from crowds and the clamour of worldly affairs;
Where trees with well-spread branches and leaves delight the heart,
With an abundance of milky sap-trees and auspicious grasses,
Free from mosquitoes, gnats, bitter cold, and intense heat,
Fierce beasts, poisonous vermin, and various hindrances and perils;
Or where the various Tathāgatas and holy disciples
Once traversed and dwelt in the past,
Such as temples, stūpas, araṇyas, or ancient hermits' caves.
One should rely on a place agreeable to one's own mind and intention,
Renouncing household life and severing worldly affairs and turmoil,
Striving to overturn the five desires and the various hindrances and bondages,
Single-mindedly and deeply delighting in the taste of the Dharma,
And nourishing one's mind so that siddhi may arrive.
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