The Path of the Ten Beneficial Actions Sutra
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1 The Path of the Ten Beneficial Actions Sutra [Taisho 600] - English translation by William J Giddings. BE Kinh Thập Thiện Nghiệp Đạo - Chinese translation by command of the Tang by Tripitaka Siksanada 1.. Thus have I heard. At one time the Buddha dwelt at the palace of the Sagara Nagas, together with an assembly of eight thousand great bhikshus and a group of thirty-two thousand bodhisattva mahasattvas. 2.. At that time the Bhagavan addressed the Naga Raja, saying, All living creatures give rise to thoughts of various causes, perform various acts. From these causes many wheels hastily turn. 3.. Naga Raja, you see this assembly and everything in this great ocean, the forms and appearances of all these species. Are they not different? Amongst them all, none are not from a mind produced, caused by beneficial or unbeneficial bodily, verbal or mental acts. 4.. Also, mind is without form, cannot be seen or grasped. It is merely an illusion arising from the accumulation of dharmas, ultimately without an owner, without an I or mine. 5.. Even though each follows from an action, manifesting differently, it is true that within there is no doer. 6.. Because all dharmas are completely indefinite, self-nature is, as such, illusory. The wise already know this and accordingly cultivate good actions through which arise the five skandhas, ayatanas and dhatus. Understanding the proper and right, are ones who see without revile. 7.. Naga Raja, you look upon the body of the Buddha, born from one hundred thousand kotis of merits. Adorned with all the appearances, a bright light brilliantly shining, covering all this great assembly; eclipsing immeasurable kotis of Ishvara Brahma Rajas. Of those who look respectfully upon the Tathagata s body, there is none whose eyes are not dazzled. 8.. You also look upon all these great Bodhisattvas of wonderful appearance, dignified and undefiled. All of these arise from the accumulation of beneficial merits and births. Gia Đình Phật Tử Việt Nam Tại Hoa Kỳ Tài Liệu Bậc Trì - 1
2 9.. Furthermore, all devas, nagas and others of the eight classes of great powerful ones are also born because of the merits of beneficial actions Now, amidst the great ocean, there are living creatures of crude and coarse appearance, great and small, which emanate from various thoughts and feelings, actions of body, speech and mind. All of which are not beneficial. Because of this following on of action, each individual receives a result You must duly observe and learn whereby causing living creatures to understand cause and fruition, to cultivate the habit of beneficial activity You ought not move from this right view, not loosing again this determination. Maintain the middle view, take joy in the field of all merits, respect and nurture them. It is because of them that you too also achieve the respect and offerings of humans and devas Naga Raja, duly know that bodhisattvas have a dharma able to break-up all evil paths of suffering. What is it? That is to say, day and night, to constantly reflect on, to contemplate and to examine beneficial dharmas Now, all beneficial dharmas accumulate the more, thought by thought, without containing the slightest fraction of imbenefit mixed within it. Immediately enables all evil to be permanently severed, beneficial dharmas rounded and full Always achieving the close affection of all the Buddhas, Bodhisattvas and the many groups of aryas, those who speak of the beneficial dharmas say that human and deva bodies, the bodhi of the sravakas, the bodhi of the prateyrekas and anuttarabodhi all rely upon such dharmas as these as the root and means of accomplishment. For this reason they are called beneficial dharmas. These dharmas are the path of the ten beneficial acts What are these ten? That is to say the permanent abandonment of killing creatures (1), theft and robbery (2), wicked acts (3), deceitful speech (4), double-tongue (5), evil mouth (6), exaggerated speech (7), greed and desire (8), glaring rage (9) and wicked opinions (10) Naga Raja, if the killing of creatures is abandoned then there is successful achievement of the ten dharmas that eliminate distress. What are these ten? Gia Đình Phật Tử Việt Nam Tại Hoa Kỳ Tài Liệu Bậc Trì - 2
3 1) Fearless universal generosity towards all living creatures. 2) Constant arousing of a greatly compassionate mind for all creatures. 3) Permanent break-up of all seething and habitual anger. 4) Body constantly without illness. 5) Longevity is increased. 6) Constant protector for non-humans. 7) Never an evil dream, awakens joyous from sleep. 8) The bonds of enmity are removed, self-liberated from all hatred. 9) No spreading into evil paths. 10) At life s end there is birth as a deva. These are the ten. If one can be dedicated to anuttarasamyaksambodhi then, after becoming a Buddha, there is achievement of the Buddha s determination over, freedom of, longevity Moreover Naga Raja, if theft and robbery are abandoned then there is successful achievement of the ten types of dharma able to protect confidence. What are these ten? 1) A wealth accumulates that Rajas, raiders, water, fire, and unloving sons cannot break-up or waste. 2) More people love and care. 3) Other people are not deceitful. 4) There is praise throughout the ten directions. 5) No fear of harm or evil. 6) Good name flows and spreads. 7) All places hold no fear. 8) Fortune, life, beauty, strength, safety and happiness, ability to communicate are completely undiminished. 9) Constantly thinks generous thoughts, 10) At life s end there is birth as a deva. These are the ten. If one can be dedicated to anuttarasamyaksambodhi then, after the becoming a Buddha, there is achievement of the realisation of mahabodhiprajna Moreover Naga Raja, if wicked acts are abandoned, then there is successful achievement of the four types of dharmas praised by the wise. What are these four? Gia Đình Phật Tử Việt Nam Tại Hoa Kỳ Tài Liệu Bậc Trì - 3
4 1) All the senses are favourably balanced. 2) Noise and excitement are permanently abandonned. 3) There is praise and admiration in the world. 4) Wife is not violated. These are the four. If one can be dedicated to anuttarasamyaksambodhi then, after the becoming a Buddha, there is achievement of the Buddha s appearance of withdrawn, concealed and hidden virility Moreover Naga Raja, if deceitful speech is abandoned then there is successful achievement of the eight dharmas of praised by the devas. What are these eight? 1) A mouth always clean and pure, as fragrant as utpala flowers. 2) In dealings, the whole world believes and gives respect. 3) Statements are reliable testimony, loved and respected humans and devas. 4) Always calms and consoles living creatures with words of affection. 5) Achieves surpassing joy, the three acts of purity. 6) Speaks without false-promise, heart always joyous. 7) Utterances are held in respect, followed by humans and devas. 8) Transcendent prajna, unhindered and irrepressible. These are the eight. If one can be dedicated to anuttarasamyaksambodhi then, after becoming a Buddha, the Tathagata s true and real speech will be obtained Moreover Naga Raja, suppose the double-tongue is abandoned then there is the achievement of the five types of unruinous dharma. What are these five? 1) Achievement of an unruinous body, without any cause of harm. 2) Achievement of an unruinous family, without any cause that can break it up. 3) Achievement of an unruinous trust, causes of the good roots of karma. 4) Achievement of the unruinous path of dharma, so causing development to become firm. 5) Achievement of unruinous beneficial knowledge, the cause of non-deception. These are the five. If one can be dedicated to anuttarasamyaksambodhi, then after the becoming a Buddha, there is the achievement of the right family, that all demons outside of the path cannot ruin or destroy. Gia Đình Phật Tử Việt Nam Tại Hoa Kỳ Tài Liệu Bậc Trì - 4
5 22.. Moreover Naga Raja, if an evil mouth is abandoned then there is successful achievement of eight types of pure act. What are these eight? 1) Speech is not strange or ambiguous. 2) Speech has value and benefit. 3) Speech is a certain bond. 4) Speech is phrased beautifully and fine. 5) Speech can be taken as guidance. 6) Speech that can be reliably used. 7) Speech without possibility of ridicule. 8) Speech is completely loved and enjoyed. These are the eight. If one can be dedicated to anuttarasamyaksambodhi, then after the becoming a Buddha, there is the achievement of the complete Tathagata s sound appearance of the Brahma voice Moreover Naga Raja, if exaggerated speech is abandoned then there is successful achievement of the three types of certainty. What are these three? 1) Certainty of the affection of the wise. 2) Certainty of the ability of knowledge, the accurate reply to questions. 3) Certainty that amongst humans and devas, the majesty of virtue is utmost, without any delusion. These are the three. If one can be dedicated to anuttarasamyaksambodhi then, after the becoming a Buddha, there is achievement of the Tathagata s complete imparting of records, none of which is hastily rejected Moreover, Naga Raja, if greed and desire are abandoned then there is successful achievement of the five types of ease. What are these five? 1) At ease over the three actions because all roots are perfected. 2) At ease over assets because no malicious thief can snatch them away. 3) At ease over merits because whatever the heart desires will be provided. 4) At ease over the throne because precious, rare and fine objects are received and presented. Gia Đình Phật Tử Việt Nam Tại Hoa Kỳ Tài Liệu Bậc Trì - 5
6 5) The excellency of the things acquired surpass a hundredfold those originally sought after because previously there was neither miserliness nor spite. These are the five. If one can be dedicated to anuttarasamyaksambodhi then, after the becoming a Buddha, there is achievement of the respect of the three worlds, all presenting offerings Moreover, Naga Raja, if glaring with rage is abandoned, then there is the achievement of the dharmas of the eight types of joyful mind. What are these eight? 1) A mind without injurious vexation. 2) A mind without anger and rage. 3) A mind without dispute or complaint. 4) A mind that is gentle and naturally honest. 5) A mind that achieves the compassion of the Aryas. 6) A mind that always acting to benefit living creatures. 7) Exalted with the physical signs, all offer respect. 8) Because of this harmony and patience, swift birth in the Brahma world. These are the eight. If one can be dedicated to anuttarasamyaksambodhi then, after the becoming a Buddha, there is achievement of an unobscured mind, one who looks on without revile Moreover, Naga Raja, if wicked opinions are abandoned then there is successful achievement of the ten dharmas of merit. What are these ten? 1) Achievement of all good thoughts of joy, true and good companions. 2) Deep belief in causes and their fruition. Would rather have peace, an end to one s life, than to do evil. 3) Declare refuge in the Buddha, not the prolific devas. 4) Straight minded, of right view. Permanently abandoning the web of doubts about fortune and misfortune. 5) Always born as a human or deva, never again an evil path. 6) Measureless merit of wisdom, every turn adds to its achievements. 7) Always abandons the wicked, travelling the noble path. 8) No arising of self views, renouncing all evil actions. Gia Đình Phật Tử Việt Nam Tại Hoa Kỳ Tài Liệu Bậc Trì - 6
7 9) Abides without obstructed view. 10) No sinking into any difficulty. These are the ten. If one can be dedicated to anuttarasamyaksambodhi then, after the becoming a Buddha, there is achievement of the swift attainment all Buddha dharmas, achieving freedom over spiritual powers At that time the Bhagavan also said to Naga Raja, Suppose a Bodhisattva relies upon these beneficial actions when cultivating the path Abandons killing and harm and practices generosity, the causes of a constantly treasured jewel that none can steal away. To be long-lived and without premature death. Not harmed by any malicious thief Abandons taking the not-given and practices generosity, the causes of a constantly treasured jewel that none can steal away. Formost, without comparison. Is completely able to gather in its entirety the wealth of all Buddha dharmas Abandons impure acts and practices generosity, the causes of a constantly treasured jewel that none can steal away. His family is honest and faithful, mother and wife are ones who do not stare with a desirous mind Abandons fallacious, misleading speech and practices generosity, the causes of a constantly treasured jewel that none can steal away. Abandons the defamatory, taking up and upholds the right dharmas, thus he vows and aspires, so producing certain results Abandons fractious speech and practices generosity, the causes of a constantly treasured jewel that none can steal away. A family coming together in peace and harmony, united as one in the aim to be content, to always be without insidious argument Abandons vulgar, evil speech and practice of generosity, the causes of a constantly treasured jewel that none can steal away. In all associations everyone is greatly pleased to be involved, are reliant and loyal. What is said is completely believed and accepted, that no one opposes or rejects. Gia Đình Phật Tử Việt Nam Tại Hoa Kỳ Tài Liệu Bậc Trì - 7
8 34.. Abandons pointless speech and practices of generosity, the causes of a constantly treasured jewel that none can steal away. Speech that is not hollow, a person well respected, capable of good skill in means, to resolve all obstacles of doubt Abandons a covetous and wanting mind and practices of generosity, the causes of a constantly treasured jewel that none can steal away. Everything that is, is understood through discernment. A belief that is resolute and strong, an all great and mighty power Abandons a despising mind and practices generosity, the causes of a constantly treasured jewel that none can steal away. Rapidly, spontaneously achieves an unobstructed mind of wisdom, all roots of utmost good, to see with respect and delight Abandons a debased mind and practices generosity, the causes of a constantly treasured jewel that none can steal away. Always born to a family of right views, respectful and loyal. Sees the Buddha, hears the Dharma, makes offerings to the sangha, never forgetting the vow of mahabodhicitta It is because when the great ones cultivate the Bodhisattva path, perform the ten beneficial activitiess adorned with generosity, that such great benefits are acquired Naga Raja, it is important to say that following the path of the ten beneficial acts: 40.. Causes adornment with commitments (sila). The ability to bear all the benefits of the Buddha dharmas, fulfilment of the great wish Causes adornment with the tolerance of abuse (ksanti). The achievement of the Buddhas perfect voice, all the many good appearances Causes adornment with virility (virya). The ability to defeat Mara, the entrance to the treasury of Buddha dharmas Causes adornment with fixing (dhyana). The ability to give rise to consideration, to wisdom, shame for oneself, shame for others, calm Causes adornment with dicernment (prajna). The ability to break-up all perceptions of presumptuous distinctions. Gia Đình Phật Tử Việt Nam Tại Hoa Kỳ Tài Liệu Bậc Trì - 8
9 45.. Causes adornment with loving-kindness (maitri). The whole mass of anger and harm does not arise Causes adornment with compassion (karuna). There is concern for all living creatures, never resentful, neglectful Causes adornment with joy (mundita). One that sees good practised, a mind without aversion, contempt Causes adornment with detachment (piti). In favourable or adverse circumstances, without a mind of attachment or rejection Causes adornment with the four supports (catuh samgraha-vastu). Constantly encouraging, lifting up, transforming, all living creatures Causes adornment with dwelling of thought. The beneficial habitual practice of the meditations upon the four dwellings of thought Causes adornment with the right stimulus. The understanding and abililty to break-up and sever all imbeneficial dharmas, producing all good dharmas Causes adornment with spiritual calm. Constantly causing one s own mind ease and peace, cheer and joy Causes adornment with the five roots. A deep belief that is resolute and strong. A spirit that is encouraged and not idle. Always without bewilderment and delusion, tranquil and so balanced and happy. Severing all annoyances and vexations Causes adornment with strength. The mass of ill-will is exhausted and extinguished. One who cannot be harmed Causes adornment with the branches of awakening, always well awake, aware of all dharmas Causes adornment with the Right Path. Achieves the Right Wisdom that constantly manifests first. Gia Đình Phật Tử Việt Nam Tại Hoa Kỳ Tài Liệu Bậc Trì - 9
10 57.. Causes adornment with peace (samatha). The complete ability to wash-away all bonds and klesas Causes adornment with insight (vipasyana). The ability to truly know the self-nature all dharmas Causes adornment with method (upaya). Swiftly achieves, accomplishes in full, conditioned and unconditioned joy Naga Raja, rightly know these ten beneficial acts, even cause the ten powers, fearlessness, eighteen dissimilarities, all Buddha dharmas, complete achievement of perfection and fullness. For this reason you all ought to diligently practice Naga Raja, metaphorically as all towns, districts, villages and hamlets rely completely upon the great earth thereby providing security; as all medicinal herbs, trees, copses and forests also completely rely upon the earth thereby by means of it grow, so the path of the ten beneficials is also such as this. All humans and devas rely upon them and stand. All sravaka, pratyekabuddha and bodhisattva activity, all Buddha dharmas, together, share a reliance upon these ten beneficials, the great earth, thereby coming into completion After the Buddhas had spoken this discourse, the Sagara Naga Raja and the all the great assembly, together with the world of devas, humans, asuras and others, all greatly happy, believed, received, and complied. Gia Đình Phật Tử Việt Nam Tại Hoa Kỳ Tài Liệu Bậc Trì - 10
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