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B e filial to the Buddha and be constantly mindful of the teachers’ kindness. Let this teaching stay in this world for the longest time and do not let it die out. Firmly uphold it and do not let it be destroyed or lost.

quote 7770 | Buddha Speaks the Mahayana, Infinite Life, Adornment, Purity, Impartiality, and Enlightenment Sutra
Translated by Pure Land Translation Team.

I study with the Buddhas and practice the perfect conduct of Samantabhadra; I make offerings to all the Thus Come Ones of the past and to all present Buddhas throughout the ten directions. All future Teachers of Gods and Men whose aspirations and vows have been completed, I will follow in study throughout the three periods of time and quickly attain Great Bodhi.

quote 7769 | The Avatamsaka Sutra
Ch.40, translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.

I f there are Buddhas who wish for Nirvana, I request with deep sincerity that they dwell in the world for a long time to bring benefits and bliss to every being.

quote 7768 | The Avatamsaka Sutra
Ch.40, translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.

B efore the Lamps of the Worlds of the ten directions, who have just accomplished Supreme Bodhi, I²⁴ now request and beseech them all to turn the foremost, wondrous Dharma wheel.

quote 7767 | The Avatamsaka Sutra
Ch.40, translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.

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24 “I” here and in the succeeding two passages refers to Samantabhadra Bodhisattva.

T he ascetics and brahmans thus ministered to as the Zenith by a householder show their compassion towards him in six ways:
(i) they restrain him from evil,
(ii) they persuade him to do good,
(iii) they love him with a kind heart,
(iv) they make him hear what he has not heard,
(v) they clarify what he has already heard,
(vi) they point out the path to a heavenly state.

quote 7766 | The Sigalovada Sutta: The Discourse to Sigala The Layperson’s Code of Discipline
Translated from the Pali by Narada Thera © 1996

I n five ways, young householder, should a householder minister to ascetics and brahmans as the Zenith:
(i) by lovable deeds,
(ii) by lovable words,
(iii) by lovable thoughts,
(iv) by keeping open house to them,
(v) by supplying their material needs.

quote 7765 | The Sigalovada Sutta: The Discourse to Sigala The Layperson’s Code of Discipline
Translated from the Pali by Narada Thera © 1996

I n five ways, young householder, do teachers thus ministered to as the South by their pupils, show their compassion:
(i) they train them in the best discipline,
(ii) they see that they grasp their lessons well,
(iii) they instruct them in the arts and sciences,
(iv) they introduce them to their friends and associates,
(v) they provide for their safety in every quarter.

quote 7764 | The Sigalovada Sutta: The Discourse to Sigala The Layperson’s Code of Discipline
Translated from the Pali by Narada Thera © 1996

I n five ways, young householder, a pupil should minister to a teacher as the South:
(i) by rising from the seat in salutation,
(ii) by attending on him,
(iii) by eagerness to learn,
(iv) by personal service,
(v) by respectful attention while receiving instructions.

quote 7763 | The Sigalovada Sutta: The Discourse to Sigala The Layperson’s Code of Discipline
Translated from the Pali by Narada Thera © 1996

T he wife thus ministered to as the West by her husband shows her compassion to her husband in five ways:
(i) she performs her duties well,
(ii) she is hospitable to relations and attendants,
(iii) she is faithful,
(iv) she protects what he brings,
(v) she is skilled and industrious in discharging her duties.

quote 7762 | The Sigalovada Sutta: The Discourse to Sigala The Layperson’s Code of Discipline
Translated from the Pali by Narada Thera © 1996

M oreover, Earth Store, in the future leaders of nations, Brahmans, and others may, upon encountering ancient Buddhist stupas and monasteries or sutras and images that are damaged, decaying, or broken, resolve to restore them. Those leaders and good people may then do so themselves or encourage others, as many as hundreds of thousands of people to help and thereby establish affinities. Those leaders and good people will become Wheel-Turning Kings for hundreds of thousands of successive lives and those who made offerings with them will be leaders of small nations for as many lives. If, before the stupas or monasteries, they resolve to dedicate that merit, then, based on that limitless and unbounded reward, those leaders, good people, and their helpers will eventually all complete the path to Buddhahood.

quote 7761 | The Sutra of the Past Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva
Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.

T he Buddha told Earth Store Bodhisattva, “In Jambudvipa²², leaders of nations, prime ministers, high officials, great Elders, great Ksatriyas, great Brahmans, and others may encounter those who are poor, hunchbacked, crippled, dumb, mute, deaf, retarded, blind or handicapped in other ways. Those leaders and good people may wish to give to those people and may be able to do so with great compassion, a humble heart, and a smile. They may arrange to give generously, either personally with their own hands, or by arranging for others to do so, using gentle words and sympathetic speech. The blessings and benefits that such leaders and good people will accrue will be comparable to the meritorious virtues derived from giving to as many Buddhas as there are grains of sand in a hundred Ganges Rivers. Why is that? Those leaders and good people will receive such rewards of blessings and benefits for having shown a great compassionate heart toward the most impoverished and handicapped individuals.”

quote 7760 | The Sutra of the Past Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva
Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.

22 Jambudvipa: In the cosmologies of Hinduism and Buddhism, one of the four continents where ordinary human beings live in a world system.(???:???????????,???????????????????????)

R ulers should abide by morality, reign with beneficence and decree that everyone should maintain proper conduct , revere the sages, respect men of virtue, be benevolent and kind to others.

quote 7759 | The Sutra of Immeasurable Life
Translated by Hisao Inagaki.

T he servants and employees thus ministered to as the Nadir by their master show their compassion to him in five ways:
(i) they rise before him,
(ii) they go to sleep after him,
(iii) they take only what is given,
(iv) they perform their duties well,
(v) they uphold his good name and fame.

quote 7758 | The Sigalovada Sutta: The Discourse to Sigala The Layperson’s Code of Discipline
Translated from the Pali by Narada Thera © 1996

I n five ways should a master minister to his servant sand employees as the Nadir:
(i) by assigning them work according to their ability,
(ii) by supplying them with food and with wages,
(iii) by tending them in sickness,
(iv) by sharing with them any delicacies,
(v) by granting them leave at times.

quote 7757 | The Sigalovada Sutta: The Discourse to Sigala The Layperson’s Code of Discipline
Translated from the Pali by Narada Thera © 1996

P eople of the world, parents and children, brothers and sisters, husbands and wives, and other family members and kinsmen, should respect and love each other, refraining from hatred and envy. They should share things with others, and not be greedy and miserly, always speak friendly words with a pleasing smile, and not hurt each other.

quote 7756 | The Sutra of Immeasurable Life
Translated by Hisao Inagaki.

B eing grateful, one should support one’s parents and attend to them filially. Being righteous, the senior and the junior should be empathetic towards each other. Being forbearing, the superior and the inferior should get along harmoniously. Being tolerant, no quarrel or conflict shall arise from hostility. If we can persevere like lighting a fire from drilling wood, then red lotus (the Buddha-nature) will definitely rise from the black mire (the deluded state).

quote 7755 | The Platform Sutra
Translated by Pure Voices. Hong Kong.

B e filial to our parents, attend to our teachers and elders respectfully, be compassionate and refrain from killing any living beings and follow the Ten Virtuous Conducts.

quote 7754 | The Sutra of Visualization of the Buddha of Infinite Life
Translated by Pure Voices. Hong Kong.

I n five ways, young householder, should a wife as the West be ministered to by a husband:
(i) by being courteous to her,
(ii) by not despising her,
(iii) by being faithful to her,
(iv) by handing over authority to her,
(v) by providing her with adornments.

quote 7753 | The Sigalovada Sutta: The Discourse to Sigala The Layperson’s Code of Discipline
Translated from the Pali by Narada Thera © 1996

I n five ways, young householder, the parents thus ministered to as the East by their children, show their compassion:
(i) they restrain them from evil,
(ii) they encourage them to do good,
(iii) they train them for a profession,
(iv) they arrange a suitable marriage,
(v) at the proper time they hand over their inheritance to them.

quote 7752 | The Sigalovada Sutta: The Discourse to Sigala The Layperson’s Code of Discipline
Translated from the Pali by Narada Thera © 1996

I n five ways, young householder, a child should minister to his parents as the East:
(i) Having supported me I shall support them,
(ii) I shall do their duties,
(iii) I shall keep the family tradition,
(iv) I shall make myself worthy of my inheritance,
(v) furthermore I shall offer alms in honor of my departed relatives.

quote 7751 | The Sigalovada Sutta: The Discourse to Sigala The Layperson’s Code of Discipline
Translated from the Pali by Narada Thera © 1996

A Bodhisattva should relinquish all appearances and bring forth the mind of Anuttara-samyaksambodhi²¹. He should bring forth thoughts which do not rely on forms or which do not rely on sounds, smells, tastes, tangible objects, or dharmas. He should bring forth thoughts which do not rely on anything.

quote 7750 | The Vajra Prajna Paramita Sutra
Translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.

21 Anuttara-samyak-sambodhi: Sanskrit word meaning ‘unexcelled complete Enlightenment,’ which is an attribute of every Buddha. Supreme, Perfect Enlightenment.(?????????:??,??????????,??????????;????????)

T he Tathagatas²⁰ of the ten directions escaped birth and death because their minds were straightforward. Since their minds and words were consistently that way, from the beginning, through the intermediate stages to the end, they were never in the least evasive.

quote 7749 | The Surangama Sutra
Book 1, translated by the Buddhist Text Translation Society.

20 Tathagata: A title of the Buddha, which means “one who has thus come or gone”. (??:??????,??:?????????)

A nd constantly take pity on and relieve the suffering living beings. By that, Bodhisattvas never lose their immeasurable virtuous roots. If on e c an dilige ntly nur ture meritorious virtues, constantly be thankful, and take pity on living beings, then the Bodhi is already in his hand.

quote 7748 | The Maha-Vaipulya Tathagata’s Unimaginable State Sutra
Translated by Silfong Tsun.

F ree of greed and with deep, perfect mindfulness and pure wisdom, I¹⁹ will perform the sacred practices; I will seek to attain the unsurpassed Way and become the teacher of devas and humans.

quote 7747 | The Sutra of Immeasurable Life
Translated by Hisao Inagaki.

19 “I” here refers to Dharmastore Bhikkhu, one of Amitabha Buddha’s past lives.

A wakening aspiration for Enlightenment, believing deeply in the law of causality, chanting the Mahayana sutras and encouraging people to follow their teachings.

quote 7746 | The Amitayurbhavana Sutra
Translated by Hisao Inagaki.

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