仁王般若念誦法 1.6

1.6

'If humane kings wish to quell disasters, they must first bathe and put on clean, new garments; if they are dharma-practicing kings, they should take the upavāsa precepts. They must arouse a profoundly earnest Mahāyāna mind, seeking accomplishment without begrudging body or life, broadly generating compassionate vows to deliver all boundless sentient beings; those who can do so will swiftly attain accomplishment. Having entered the sanctuary, cast the five limbs to the ground and make full obeisance to all the Three Jewels of the Dharma realm. Place the right knee on the ground and repent all sinful obstacles of the three karmas; exhort the Buddhas of the ten directions to turn the wheel of the correct Dharma; request all Tathāgatas to abide long in the world; rejoice in the merit and wisdom cultivated by the three vehicles; and dedicate all the merit cultivated by me, so-and-so, to unsurpassed bodhi, wishing that together with all sentient beings of the Dharma realm, whatever siddhi is sought may be swiftly fulfilled. Next, sit cross-legged. If circumstances are lacking and bathing is not possible, anoint both hands with fragrant paste, arouse a profoundly earnest mind, and form the purification seal: hold the two hands before the heart with hollowed palms joined like an unopened lotus flower. Recite the mantra, saying: