分別功德品第十七
Chapter Seventeen: Distinctions in Merit (Guṇanirdeśa)
爾時大會，聞佛說壽命劫數長遠如是，無量無邊阿僧祇眾生得大饒益。於時世尊告彌勒菩薩摩訶薩：「阿逸多！我說是如來壽命長遠時，六百八十萬億那由他恒河沙眾生，得無生法忍；復有千倍菩薩摩訶薩，得聞持陀羅尼門；復有一世界微塵數菩薩摩訶薩，得樂說無礙辯才；復有一世界微塵數菩薩摩訶薩，得百千萬億無量旋陀羅尼；復有三千大千世界微塵數菩薩摩訶薩，能轉不退法輪；復有二千中國土微塵數菩薩摩訶薩，能轉清淨法輪；復有小千國土微塵數菩薩摩訶薩，八生當得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提；復有四四天下微塵數菩薩摩訶薩，四生當得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提；復有三四天下微塵數菩薩摩訶薩，三生當得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提；復有二四天下微塵數菩薩摩訶薩，二生當得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提；復有一四天下微塵數菩薩摩訶薩，一生當得阿耨多羅三藐三菩提；復有八世界微塵數眾生，皆發阿耨多羅三藐三菩提心。」
At that time, the great assembly heard the Buddha speak of the immeasurably long duration of his lifespan, and countless, boundless asaṃkhyeyas of beings gained great benefit. Then the World-Honored One said to Maitreya Bodhisattva Mahasattva, "Ajita! When I spoke of the Tathagata's long lifespan, beings as numerous as the sands of six hundred and eighty million nayutas of Ganges Rivers attained the patient acceptance of the non-arising of dharmas. A thousand times as many bodhisattva mahasattvas gained the hearing and retaining dhāraṇī. As many bodhisattva mahasattvas as there are dust particles in a world system attained the eloquence of joyful speech. As many bodhisattva mahasattvas as there are dust particles in a world system attained hundreds of thousands of millions of infinite revolving dhāraṇīs. As many bodhisattva mahasattvas as there are dust particles in a three thousand great thousand world-system became able to turn the irreversible wheel of Dharma. As many bodhisattva mahasattvas as there are dust particles in two thousand middle size great thousand world-system became able to turn the pure wheel of Dharma. As many bodhisattva mahasattvas as there are dust particles in a small great thousand world-system will attain anuttara-samyak-sambodhi after eight more lives. As many bodhisattva mahasattvas as there are dust particles in four four-continent world systems will attain anuttara-samyak-sambodhi after four more lives. As many bodhisattva mahasattvas as there are dust particles in three four-continent world systems will attain anuttara-samyak-sambodhi after three more lives. As many bodhisattva mahasattvas as there are dust particles in two four-continent world systems will attain anuttara-samyak-sambodhi after two more lives. As many bodhisattva mahasattvas as there are dust particles in one four-continent world system will attain anuttara-samyak-sambodhi after one more life. As many beings as there are dust particles in eight world systems all generated anuttara-samyak-sambodhi citta."
佛說是諸菩薩摩訶薩得大法利時，於虛空中，雨曼陀羅華、摩訶曼陀羅華，以散無量百千萬億眾寶樹下、師子座上諸佛，并散七寶塔中師子座上釋迦牟尼佛及久滅度多寶如來，亦散一切諸大菩薩及四部眾。又雨細末栴檀、沈水香等。於虛空中，天鼓自鳴，妙聲深遠。又雨千種天衣，垂諸瓔珞、真珠瓔珞、摩尼珠瓔珞、如意珠瓔珞，遍於九方。眾寶香爐燒無價香，自然周至，供養大會。一一佛上，有諸菩薩，執持幡蓋，次第而上，至于梵天。是諸菩薩，以妙音聲，歌無量頌，讚歎諸佛。
When the Buddha spoke of these bodhisattva mahāsattvas obtaining great benefit from the Dharma, māndārava flowers and great māndārava flowers rained down from the sky, scattering over the countless hundreds of thousands of millions of Buddhas seated on lion thrones under jeweled trees, as well as over Śākyamuni Buddha and the long-extinct Prabhūtaratna Tathāgata seated on lion thrones within the seven-jeweled stupa. The flowers also scattered over all the great bodhisattvas and the fourfold assembly. Fine powdered sandalwood, aloeswood incense and other fragrances also rained down. In the sky, heavenly drums sounded spontaneously, their wondrous tones deep and far-reaching. Thousands of types of heavenly garments also rained down, with various necklaces hanging from them - pearl necklaces, maṇi jewel necklaces, wish-fulfilling jewel necklaces - spreading in all nine directions. Precious incense burners appeared naturally, burning priceless incense as offerings to the great assembly. Above each Buddha, there were bodhisattvas holding banners and canopies, rising in succession up to the Brahma heaven. These bodhisattvas, with wondrous voices, sang countless verses praising the Buddhas.
爾時彌勒菩薩從座而起，偏袒右肩，合掌向佛，而說偈言：
At that time, Maitreya Bodhisattva rose from his seat, bared his right shoulder, joined his palms together towards the Buddha, and spoke these verses:
佛說希有法， 昔所未曾聞， 世尊有大力， 壽命不可量。
The Buddha speaks of rare and wondrous dharmas, Never heard before in the past. The World-Honored One has great power, His lifespan is immeasurable.
無數諸佛子， 聞世尊分別， 說得法利者， 歡喜充遍身。
Countless Buddha's children, Hearing the World-Honored One's exposition, Those who gain benefit from the Dharma, Are filled with joy throughout their bodies.
或住不退地， 或得陀羅尼， 或無礙樂說， 萬億旋總持。
Some dwell on the stage of non-retrogression, Some attain dhāraṇīs, Some gain unobstructed eloquence, And millions of revolving retentions.
或有大千界， 微塵數菩薩， 各各皆能轉， 不退之法輪。
In some great three thousand worlds, Bodhisattvas as numerous as dust particles, Each is able to turn The irreversible Dharma wheel.
復有中千界， 微塵數菩薩， 各各皆能轉， 清淨之法輪。
Again in medium three thousand worlds, Bodhisattvas as numerous as dust particles, Each is able to turn The pure Dharma wheel.
復有小千界， 微塵數菩薩， 餘各八生在， 當得成佛道。
Again in small three thousand worlds, Bodhisattvas as numerous as dust particles, Each with eight lives remaining, Will attain the Buddha Way.
復有四三二， 如此四天下， 微塵諸菩薩， 隨數生成佛。
Again there are four, three, two, Like these four continents, Bodhisattvas as numerous as dust particles, Will become Buddhas according to their numbers.
或一四天下， 微塵數菩薩， 餘有一生在， 當成一切智。
In one four-continent world system, Bodhisattvas as numerous as dust particles, With only one life remaining, Will attain all-knowing wisdom.
如是等眾生， 聞佛壽長遠， 得無量無漏， 清淨之果報。
Such beings as these, Hearing of the Buddha's long lifespan, Gain immeasurable, unconditioned, Pure karmic rewards.
復有八世界， 微塵數眾生， 聞佛說壽命， 皆發無上心。
In eight world systems, Beings as numerous as dust particles, Hearing the Buddha speak of his lifespan, All arouse the supreme aspiration.
世尊說無量， 不可思議法， 多有所饒益， 如虛空無邊。
The World-Honored One speaks of immeasurable, Inconceivable dharmas, Benefiting many, Boundless as space.
雨天曼陀羅、 摩訶曼陀羅， 釋梵如恒沙， 無數佛土來。
It rains celestial mandārava And great mandārava flowers, Śakra, Brahmā, and others like Ganges sands Come from countless Buddha lands.
雨栴檀沈水， 繽紛而亂墜， 如鳥飛空下， 供散於諸佛。
It rains sandalwood and aloeswood powder, Falling in delightful profusion, Like birds flying down from the sky, Scattered as offerings to the Buddhas.
天鼓虛空中， 自然出妙聲， 天衣千萬種， 旋轉而來下。
Celestial drums in the sky Spontaneously emit wondrous sounds, Thousands of kinds of heavenly garments Whirl down from above.
眾寶妙香爐， 燒無價之香， 自然悉周遍、 供養諸世尊。
Precious, wonderful incense burners Burn priceless incense, Naturally pervading everywhere As offerings to all World-Honored Ones.
其大菩薩眾， 執七寶幡蓋， 高妙萬億種， 次第至梵天。
The great assembly of bodhisattvas, Holding banners and canopies of seven treasures, Magnificent in countless billions of ways, Rising in succession up to the Brahma heaven.
一一諸佛前， 寶幢懸勝幡， 亦以千萬偈、 歌詠諸如來。
Before each Buddha, Jeweled pillars hung with victorious banners, And with thousands of millions of verses, They sang praises of all the Tathagatas.
如是種種事， 昔所未曾有， 聞佛壽無量， 一切皆歡喜。
Such various events as these, Had never been seen before. Hearing of the Buddha's immeasurable lifespan, All were filled with joy.
佛名聞十方， 廣饒益眾生， 一切具善根， 以助無上心。」
The Buddha's name is heard in the ten directions, Widely benefiting all beings. All are endowed with good roots, To aid their supreme aspiration.
爾時佛告彌勒菩薩摩訶薩：「阿逸多！其有眾生，聞佛壽命長遠如是，乃至能生一念信解，所得功德，無有限量。若有善男子、善女人，為阿耨多羅三藐三菩提故，於八十萬億那由他劫，行五波羅蜜——檀波羅蜜、尸羅波羅蜜、羼提波羅蜜、毘梨耶波羅蜜、禪波羅蜜——除般若波羅蜜，以是功德比前功德，百分、千分、百千萬億分、不及其一，乃至算數譬喻所不能知。若善男子、善女人，有如是功德，於阿耨多羅三藐三菩提退者，無有是處。」
At that time, the Buddha said to Bodhisattva Mahāsattva Maitreya, "Ajita! If there are sentient beings who hear of the Buddha's lifespan being so long, and can generate even a single thought of faith and understanding, the merit they obtain will be immeasurable. If there are good men or good women who, for the sake of anuttara-samyak-sambodhi, practice the five pāramitās - dāna pāramitā, śīla pāramitā kṣānti pāramitā, vīrya pāramitā, and dhyāna pāramitā - for eighty million nayuta kalpas, excluding prajñā pāramitā, their merit compared to the aforementioned merit would not equal even one hundredth, one thousandth, or one hundred thousand millionth part of it, and cannot be known by any calculation or analogy. If good men or good women have such merit, it is impossible for them to retrogress from anuttara-samyak-sambodhi."
爾時世尊欲重宣此義，而說偈言：
At that time, the World-Honored One, wishing to restate this meaning, spoke verses saying:
若人求佛慧， 於八十萬億， 那由他劫數， 行五波羅蜜。
If one seeks the Buddha's wisdom, For eighty million billion Nayuta kalpas, Practicing the five pāramitās.
於是諸劫中， 布施供養佛， 及緣覺弟子， 并諸菩薩眾。
During these kalpas, Making offerings to Buddhas, And to pratyekabuddhas and disciples, As well as to the assembly of bodhisattvas.
珍異之飲食、 上服與臥具， 栴檀立精舍， 以園林莊嚴。
Precious and rare food and drink, Fine clothing and bedding, Building monasteries of sandalwood, Adorned with gardens and groves.
如是等布施， 種種皆微妙， 盡此諸劫數， 以迴向佛道。
Such acts of giving (dāna), All kinds of wondrous offerings, Throughout all these kalpas, Transferring them to the Buddha's path.
若復持禁戒， 清淨無缺漏， 求於無上道， 諸佛之所歎。
If one also upholds the precepts (śīla), Pure and without flaw, Seeking the unsurpassed way, This is praised by all Buddhas.
若復行忍辱， 住於調柔地， 設眾惡來加， 其心不傾動。
If one also practices patience (kṣānti), Abiding in a state of gentleness, Even when subjected to various evils, One's mind remains unmoved.
諸有得法者， 懷於增上慢， 為此所輕惱， 如是亦能忍。
Those who have attained the Dharma, Yet harbor arrogance, And are scorned and troubled by them, One can also endure this.
若復懃精進， 志念常堅固， 於無量億劫， 一心不懈息。
If one also diligently perseveres (vīrya), With resolve and steadfast determination, For countless billions of kalpas, Single-mindedly without rest.
又於無數劫， 住於空閑處， 若坐若經行， 除睡常攝心。
And for innumerable kalpas, Dwelling in secluded places, Whether sitting or walking, Banishing sleep and always focusing the mind.
以是因緣故， 能生諸禪定， 八十億萬劫、 安住心不亂。
Due to these causes and conditions, One can give rise to various dhyāna meditative states, For eighty billion million kalpas, Abiding with an undisturbed mind.
持此一心福， 願求無上道， 我得一切智， 盡諸禪定際。
Holding this single-minded merit, One aspires to the supreme path, "May I attain all-knowing wisdom, To the utmost limits of meditative states."
是人於百千， 萬億劫數中， 行此諸功德， 如上之所說。
This person, for hundreds of thousands Of millions of billions of kalpas, Practices these virtuous deeds, As described above.
有善男女等， 聞我說壽命， 乃至一念信， 其福過於彼。
Yet if there are good men and women, Who hear me speak of my lifespan, And give rise to even a moment's faith, Their merit surpasses the former.
若人悉無有， 一切諸疑悔， 深心須臾信， 其福為如此。
If a person is completely free From all doubt and regret, And believes deeply even for an instant, Their merit will be like this.
其有諸菩薩， 無量劫行道， 聞我說壽命， 是則能信受。
If there are bodhisattvas Who have practiced the path for countless kalpas, Hearing me speak of my lifespan, They are able to believe and accept it.
如是諸人等， 頂受此經典， 願我於未來， 長壽度眾生。
Such people as these, Reverently receive this sutra, Vowing, "May I in the future, Have a long life to liberate beings."
如今日世尊、 諸釋中之王， 道場師子吼， 說法無所畏。
Just as the World-Honored One today, The king among all Śākyas, In the place of enlightenment roars like a lion, Fearlessly expounding the Dharma.
我等未來世， 一切所尊敬， 坐於道場時， 說壽亦如是。
We too in future ages, Honored by all, When seated at the place of enlightenment, Will speak of our lifespan in this way.
若有深心者， 清淨而質直， 多聞能總持， 隨義解佛語， 如是諸人等， 於此無有疑。
If there are those of profound mind, Pure and honest in nature, Learned and able to retain much, Who interpret the Buddha's words according to their meaning, Such people as these Will have no doubts about this.
「又，阿逸多！若有聞佛壽命長遠，解其言趣，是人所得功德無有限量，能起如來無上之慧。何況廣聞是經、若教人聞，若自持、若教人持，若自書、若教人書，若以華、香、瓔珞、幢幡、繒蓋、香油、酥燈，供養經卷，是人功德無量無邊，能生一切種智。
"Furthermore, Ajita! If anyone hears of the Buddha's immeasurably long lifespan and understands its meaning, the merit gained by this person is limitless and immeasurable, capable of giving rise to the Buddha's unsurpassed wisdom. How much more so for those who extensively hear this sutra, teach others to hear it, personally uphold it or teach others to uphold it, personally write it or teach others to write it, or make offerings to the sutra scrolls with flowers, incense, necklaces, banners, silken canopies, fragrant oils, or butter lamps? The merit of such a person is immeasurable and boundless, able to give rise to all kinds of wisdom.
「阿逸多！若善男子、善女人，聞我說壽命長遠，深心信解，則為見佛常在耆闍崛山，共大菩薩、諸聲聞眾圍繞說法。又見此娑婆世界，其地琉璃，坦然平正，閻浮檀金以界八道，寶樹行列，諸臺樓觀皆悉寶成，其菩薩眾咸處其中。若有能如是觀者，當知是為深信解相。
Ajita! If good men or good women hear me speak of my long lifespan and deeply believe and understand it, they will see the Buddha constantly dwelling on Mount Gṛdhrakūṭa, surrounded by great bodhisattvas and śrāvakas, expounding the Dharma. They will also see this Sahā world with its ground of lapis lazuli, flat and even, with roads bordered by Jambūnada gold, rows of jeweled trees, and terraces, towers, and pavilions all made of precious substances, with multitudes of bodhisattvas dwelling therein. If anyone is able to perceive thus, know that this is a sign of deep faith and understanding.
「又復如來滅後，若聞是經而不毀呰，起隨喜心，當知已為深信解相，何況讀誦、受持之者，斯人則為頂戴如來。
Moreover, after the Tathāgata's extinction, if anyone hears this sutra and does not speak ill of it, but instead gives rise to a heart of joy, know that this too is a sign of deep faith and understanding. How much more so for one who reads, recites, receives, and upholds it? Such a person is one who bears the Tathāgata on their head.
「阿逸多！是善男子、善女人，不須為我復起塔寺，及作僧坊、以四事供養眾僧。所以者何？是善男子、善女人，受持讀誦是經典者，為已起塔、造立僧坊、供養眾僧。則為以佛舍利起七寶塔，高廣漸小至于梵天，懸諸幡蓋及眾寶鈴，華、香、瓔珞，末香、塗香、燒香，眾鼓、伎樂，簫、笛、箜篌，種種舞戲，以妙音聲歌唄讚頌，則為於無量千萬億劫作是供養已。
“Ajita! These good men and good women need not build stupas and temples for me, nor make monks' quarters and make offerings of the four necessities to the Sangha. Why? Because these good men and good women who receive, uphold, read, and recite this scripture have already built stupas, erected monks' quarters, and made offerings to the Sangha. It is as if they have used the Buddha's relics to build a seven-jeweled stupa, broad and high, gradually tapering up to the Brahma Heavens, hung with banners and canopies and precious bells, with flowers, incense, necklaces, powdered incense, paste incense, burning incense, many kinds of drums and musical instruments, pipes, flutes, and harps, and various dances, using wondrous voices to sing verses of praise. It is as if they have already made these offerings for immeasurable thousands of myriads of millions of kalpas."
「阿逸多！若我滅後，聞是經典，有能受持，若自書、若教人書，則為起立僧坊，以赤栴檀作諸殿堂三十有二，高八多羅樹，高廣嚴好，百千比丘於其中止，園林、浴池、經行、禪窟，衣服、飲食、床褥、湯藥，一切樂具充滿其中。如是僧坊、堂閣，若干百千萬億，其數無量，以此現前供養於我及比丘僧。是故我說：『如來滅後，若有受持、讀誦、為他人說，若自書、若教人書，供養經卷，不須復起塔寺，及造僧坊、供養眾僧。』況復有人能持是經，兼行布施、持戒、忍辱、精進、一心、智慧，其德最勝，無量無邊。譬如虛空，東西南北、四維上下無量無邊；是人功德，亦復如是無量無邊，疾至一切種智。若人讀誦受持是經，為他人說，若自書、若教人書，復能起塔，及造僧坊、供養讚歎聲聞眾僧，亦以百千萬億讚歎之法讚歎菩薩功德，又為他人，種種因緣隨義解說此法華經，復能清淨持戒，與柔和者而共同止，忍辱無瞋，志念堅固，常貴坐禪得諸深定，精進勇猛攝諸善法，利根智慧善答問難。
"Ajita! If after my extinction, there are those who hear this sutra and are able to receive and uphold it, whether they write it themselves or teach others to write it, it is as if they have built monasteries of red sandalwood with thirty-two halls, as tall as eight tala trees, lofty, spacious, and beautiful, where hundreds of thousands of bhikṣus may dwell, with gardens, bathing ponds, walking meditation paths, and meditation caves, filled with clothing, food, bedding, and medicines, and all kinds of amenities. Such monasteries and halls may number in the hundreds of thousands of millions, countless in number, and by this they make offerings in my presence and to the bhikṣu Sangha. Therefore I say, after the Tathagata's extinction, if there are those who receive, uphold, read, recite, explain to others, write themselves, or teach others to write, and make offerings to the sutra scrolls, they need not build stupas and temples or make monasteries and offerings to the Sangha. How much more so for those who can uphold this sutra and also practice giving, uphold precepts, cultivate patience, practice diligence, maintain one-pointed concentration and wisdom - their virtue is supreme, immeasurable and boundless. Just as space is limitless in all directions, so too are this person's merits, also limitless and boundless, swiftly reaching all-encompassing wisdom. If a person reads, recites, receives and upholds this sutra, explains it to others, writes it themselves or teaches others to write it, and furthermore is able to build stupas, make monasteries, make offerings and praise the Sangha of voice-hearers, and also uses hundreds of thousands of millions of praises to praise the virtues of bodhisattvas, and for the sake of others explains the meanings of this Lotus Sutra through various causes and conditions, and is also able to purely uphold the precepts, dwelling together with those who are gentle, patient and free of anger, with firm resolve and mindfulness, always valuing seated meditation and attaining deep concentration, vigorously and energetically embracing all good dharmas, with sharp faculties and wisdom, skillfully answering difficult questions.
「阿逸多！若我滅後，諸善男子、善女人，受持讀誦是經典者，復有如是諸善功德，當知是人已趣道場，近阿耨多羅三藐三菩提，坐道樹下。
Ajita! If after my extinction there are good men and good women who receive, uphold, and recite this sutra, and also possess these various good virtues, know that these people have already set out for the place of enlightenment and are near to anuttara-samyak-sambodhi, sitting beneath the Bodhi tree.
「阿逸多！是善男子、善女人，若坐、若立、若行處，此中便應起塔，一切天人皆應供養如佛之塔。」
Ajita! Wherever these good men and good women may sit, stand, or walk, in that place a stupa should be erected, and all heavenly and human beings should make offerings to it as they would to the stupa of a Buddha."
爾時世尊欲重宣此義，而說偈言：
At that time the World-Honored One, wishing to restate this meaning, spoke verses saying:
若我滅度後， 能奉持此經， 斯人福無量， 如上之所說，
If. after my extinction, One can uphold this sutra, This person's merit is immeasurable, As stated above.
是則為具足， 一切諸供養。 以舍利起塔， 七寶而莊嚴，
It is equivalent to fulfilling All kinds of offerings. Using relics to build a stupa, Adorned with the seven treasures,
表剎甚高廣， 漸小至梵天， 寶鈴千萬億， 風動出妙音。
With a central pillar extremely tall and broad, Gradually tapering up to the Brahma Heaven, With thousands of millions of jeweled bells, Producing wondrous sounds when moved by the wind.
又於無量劫， 而供養此塔， 華香諸瓔珞， 天衣眾伎樂， 燃香油酥燈， 周匝常照明。
And for immeasurable kalpas, Making offerings to this stupa, With flowers, incense, and necklaces, Heavenly garments and various kinds of music, Burning fragrant oil and butter lamps, Constantly illuminating all around.
惡世法末時， 能持是經者， 則為已如上， 具足諸供養。
In the evil age of the Dharma's end, Those who can uphold this sutra, Will be as if they have already Fulfilled all the offerings as above.
若能持此經， 則如佛現在， 以牛頭栴檀， 起僧坊供養。
If one can uphold this sutra, It is as if the Buddha were present, Using ox-head sandalwood To build and offer monasteries.
堂有三十二， 高八多羅樹， 上饌妙衣服， 床臥皆具足，
With thirty-two halls, As tall as eight tala trees, With fine food and clothing, And beds fully furnished.
百千眾住處， 園林諸浴池， 經行及禪窟， 種種皆嚴好。
Hundreds of thousands of dwellings, Gardens, groves, and bathing pools, Walking paths and caves for dhyāna, All beautifully adorned.
若有信解心， 受持讀誦書， 若復教人書， 及供養經卷，
If one has a mind of faith and understanding, Receives, upholds, reads, and recites this sutra, Or teaches others to write it, And makes offerings to the sutra scrolls,
散華香末香， 以須曼瞻蔔、 阿提目多伽， 薰油常燃之。
Scattering flowers and powdered incense, Using sumanā and campaka flowers, And atimukta flowers, Constantly burning fragrant oil.
如是供養者， 得無量功德， 如虛空無邊， 其福亦如是。
One who makes such offerings Gains immeasurable merit, Like space without bounds, Their blessings are likewise.
況復持此經， 兼布施持戒， 忍辱樂禪定， 不瞋不惡口，
How much more so for one who upholds this sutra, And also practices giving, keeps precepts, Is patient and delights in dhyana meditation, Does not get angry or speak harshly,
恭敬於塔廟， 謙下諸比丘， 遠離自高心， 常思惟智慧，
Respects stupas and temples, Is humble towards all monks, Abandons pride, Always contemplates wisdom,
有問難不瞋， 隨順為解說， 若能行是行， 功德不可量。
When questioned, does not get angry, But explains according to understanding. If one can practice in this way, Their merit is immeasurable.
若見此法師， 成就如是德， 應以天華散， 天衣覆其身，
If one sees such a Dharmabhānaka Who has accomplished these virtues, One should scatter heavenly flowers, Cover their body with celestial garments,
頭面接足禮， 生心如佛想。
Bow one's head to their feet in respect, And think of them as one would a Buddha.
又應作是念： 『不久詣道樹， 得無漏無為， 廣利諸人天。』
One should also have this thought: ’Before long they will go to the Bodhi tree, Attain the unconditioned state beyond outflows, And broadly benefit devas and humans."
其所住止處， 經行若坐臥， 乃至說一偈， 是中應起塔，
Wherever they dwell, Walk, sit or lie down, Even if they speak just one verse, A stupa should be built there,
莊嚴令妙好， 種種以供養。
Adorned beautifully, And offerings made in various ways.
佛子住此地， 則是佛受用， 常在於其中， 經行及坐臥。」
When a child of Buddha dwells in this place, It becomes a place the Buddha uses, Always staying within it, Walking, sitting, and lying down.