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1 [Title]| Amitabha, to the Gina, to thee, O Muni!~I go to Sukhavati
2 2 | Bhagavat: 'Thy organs of sense, O Bhagavat, are serene, the
3 2 | bright and yellowish. And as, O Bhagavat, a piece of gold
4 2 | Moreover, I do not know, O Bhagavat, that I have ever
5 2 | This thought occurs to me, O Bhagavat: probably, the
6 2 | the Bhagavat: 'The gods, O Bhagavat, do not suggest
7 2 | your understanding! You, O Ananda, have arrived for
8 2 | thereby. And why? Because, O Ananda, one who possesses
9 2 | If the Tathagata wished, O Ananda, he could live for
10 2 | injured. And why? Because, O Ananda, the Tathagata has
11 2 | obtained in this world, O Ananda. As the appearance
12 2 | obtained in this world; thus, O Ananda, the appearance of
13 2 | difficult to be obtained. But, O Ananda, it is (owing to)
14 2 | Bodhisattvas. Therefore, O Ananda, listen, and take
15 2 | I shall tell you.'~'Yes, O Bhagavat,' so did the blessed
16 3 | to Ananda : 'At the time, O Ananda, which was long ago
17 3 | Following after Dipankara, O Ananda, there was a Tathagata
18 3 | Tathagata Lokesvararaga, O Ananda, there was a Bhikshu,
19 4 | 4. 'Then, O Ananda, that Bhikshu Dharmakara,
20 4 | presence with these Gathas:~"O thou of immeasurable light,
21 5 | 5. 'Then, O Ananda, that Bhikshu Dharmakara,
22 5 | those Gathas, spoke thus: "O Bhagavat, I wish to know
23 5 | Buddha country!'~'After this, O Ananda, the Bhagavat Lokesvararaga,
24 5 | Bhikshu:~"Do you by yourself, O Bhikshu, know the perfection
25 5 | Buddha country? "~'He said: "O Bhagavat, I could not do
26 5 | of their signs."~'Then, O Ananda, the Tathagata Lokesvararaga,
27 6 | 6. 'Then, O Ananda, that Bhikshu Dharmakara,
28 7 | 7. 'Thus, O Ananda, that Bhikshu concentrated
29 7 | with his head, and said: "O Bhagavat, the perfection
30 7 | concentrated by me."~'After this, O Ananda, the Tathagata Lokesvararaga
31 7 | Bhikshu : "Preach then, O Bhikshu;-the Tathagata allows
32 7 | Now is the proper time, O Bhikshu. Delight the assembly,
33 7 | Buddha country."~'Then, O Ananda, that Bhikshu Dharmakara
34 8 | 8. 1. "O Bhagavat, if in that Buddha
35 8 | highest perfect knowledge.~2. "O Bhagavat, if in that Buddha
36 8 | highest perfect knowledge.~3. "O Bhagavat, if in that Buddha
37 8 | hignest perfect knowledge.~4. "O Bhagavat, if in that Buddha
38 8 | highest perfect knowledge.~5. "O Bhagavat, if in that Buddha
39 8 | highest perfect knowledge.~6. "O Bhagavat, if in that Buddha
40 8 | highest perfect knowledge.~7. "O Bhagavat, if in that Buddha
41 8 | highest perfect knowledge.~8. "O Bhagavat, if in that Buddha
42 8 | highest perfect knowledge.~9. "O Bhagavat, if in that Buddha
43 8 | perfect knowledge.~10. "O Bhagavat, if in that Buddha
44 8 | perfect knowledge.~11. 'O Bhagavat, if in that Buddha
45 8 | perfect knowledge.~12. "O Bhagavat, if any being should
46 8 | perfect knowledge.~13. "O Bhagavat, if, after I have
47 8 | perfect knowledge.~14. "O Bhagavat, if the measure
48 8 | perfect knowledge.~15. "O Bhagavat, if the measure
49 8 | perfect knowledge.~16. "O Bhagavat, if, for the beings
50 8 | perfect knowledge.~17. "O Bhagavat, if immeasurable
51 8 | perfect knowledge.~18. "O Bhagavat, if those beings
52 8 | perfect knowledge.~19. "O Bhagavat, if those beings
53 8 | perfect knowledge.~20. "O Bhagavat, if those beings,
54 8 | perfect knowledge.~21. "O Bhagavat, if the Bodhisattvas
55 8 | perfect knowledge.~22. "O Bhagavat, if those Bodhisattvas
56 8 | perfect knowledge.~23. "O Bhagavat, if those beings
57 8 | perfect knowledge.~24. "O Bhagavat, if the Bodhisattvas
58 8 | perfect knowledge.~25. "O Bhagavat, if the Bodhisattvas
59 8 | perfect knowledge.~26. "O Bhagavat, if any being in
60 8 | perfect knowledge.~27. "O Bhagavat, if in that Buddha
61 8 | perfect knowledge.~28. "O Bhagavat, if in that Buddha
62 8 | perfect knowledge.~29. "O Bhagavat, if that Buddha
63 8 | perfect knowledge.~30. "O Bhagavat, if in that Buddha
64 8 | perfect knowledge.~31. "O Bhagavat, if in that Buddha
65 8 | perfect knowledge.~32. "O Bhagavat, if the beings
66 8 | perfect knowledge.~33. "O Bhagavat, if, after I have
67 8 | perfect knowledge.~34. "O Bhagavat, if, after I have
68 8 | perfect knowledge.~35. "O Bhagavat, if, after I have
69 8 | perfect knowledge.~36. "O Bhagavat, if, after I have
70 8 | perfect knowledge.~37. "O Bhagavat, if the beings
71 8 | perfect knowledge.~38. "O Bhagavat, if those Bodhisattvas
72 8 | perfect knowledge.~39. "O Bhagavat, if the Bodhisattvas
73 8 | perfect knowledge.~40. "O Bhagavat, if, after I have
74 8 | perfect knowledge.~41. "O Bhagavat, if, after I have
75 8 | perfect knowledge.~42. "O Bhagavat, if, after I have
76 8 | perfect knowledge.~43. "O Bhagavat, if, after I have
77 8 | perfect knowledge.~44. "O Bhagavat, if the beings
78 8 | perfect knowledge.~45. "O Bhagavat, if, after I have
79 8 | perfect knowledge.~46. "O Bhagavat, if, after I have
80 9 | 9. 'And again, O Ananda, when he had spoken
81 9 | such a character, then, O Prince, O Best of beings,
82 9 | character, then, O Prince, O Best of beings, may I not
83 9 | leader of men.~11. "If, O Lord, this my prayer succeeds,
84 10 | nobleminded Bodhisatta, O Ananda, was possessed of
85 10 | a few Bodhisattvas only, O Ananda, are Possessed of
86 10 | be denied.~'Then again, O Ananda, this Bhikshu Dharmakara
87 10 | that Bhikshu Dharmakara, O Ananda, had obtained the
88 11 | spoke to the Bhagavat: 'O Bhagavat, has that Bhikshu
89 11 | Bhagavat said: 'Not indeed, O Ananda, has that Tathigata
90 12 | countries. l3ut indeed, O Ananda, to put it briefly,
91 12 | in length. There is not, O Ananda, any case of likeness,
92 12 | could be understood. Hence, O Ananda, for that reason
93 12 | disposition'.~'And in this manner, O Ananda, the Tathagata might
94 12 | himself. And why? Because, O Ananda, both these things
95 13 | 13, 'And, O Ananda, the assembly of
96 13 | inconceivable. Now, for instance, O Ananda, the Bhikshu Maudgalyayana
97 13 | counted.~'Thus, for instance, O Ananda, a man might throw
98 13 | Even a thousand yoganas, O Bhagavat, would be a small
99 14 | 14. 'And, O Ananda, the length of the
100 14 | kotis of kalpas. Therefore, O Ananda, the limit of the
101 14 | called Amitayus.~'And as, O Ananda, the rule of making
102 15 | 15. 'And, O Ananda, the world called
103 15 | many gods and men. Then, O Ananda, in that world there
104 16 | 16. 'Now, O Ananda, that world Sukhavati
105 16 | Tathagata (on purpose) . And, O Ananda, those gern trees
106 16 | the seventh.~'And there, O Ananda, of the trees made
107 16 | of gold.~'Of some trees, O Ananda, the roots are made
108 16 | diamonds. Of sonic trees, O Ananda, the roots are made
109 16 | of gold. Of some trees, O Ananda, the roots are made
110 16 | of silver. Of some trees, O Ananda, the roots are made
111 16 | of beryl. Of some trees, O Ananda, the roots are made
112 16 | crystal. Of some trees, O Ananda, the roots are made
113 16 | of coral. Of some trees, O Ananda, the roots are made
114 16 | red pearls. Of some trees, O Ananda, the roots are made
115 16 | of the seven gems.~'And, O Ananda, the roots, trunks,
116 16 | hear. That Buddha country, O Ananda, is always on every
117 17 | 17. 'And again, O Ananda, there are no black
118 17 | Bhagavat: 'But in that case, O Bhagavat, where do the gods
119 17 | said: 'What do you think, O Ananda, where do these other
120 17 | Akanishthas?'~Ananda replied: 'O Bhagavat, the result of
121 18 | In that world Sukhavati, O Ananda, there flow different
122 18 | with sweet voices. 'And, O Ananda, there proceeds from
123 18 | these beings.~'And again, O Ananda, the borders of those
124 18 | according to the Law~'And, O Ananda, the sound which
125 18 | perfect knowledge.~'And, O Ananda, there is nowhere
126 18 | nor pleasure is not there, O Ananda, how much less the
127 18 | of pain. For that reason, O Ananda, that world is called
128 18 | shortly, but not in full. For, O Ananda, the whole kalpa
129 19 | 19. 'And again, O Ananda, the beings, who
130 19 | Paranirmitavasavartin gods.~'And again, O Ananda, in that world Sukhavati,
131 20 | parlance as gods and men. And, O Ananda, as a low man and
132 20 | enjoyment of the Law. And, O Ananda, as the Paranirmitavasavartin
133 21 | 21. 'And again, O Ananda, in that world Sukhavati,
134 22 | in that Buddha country, O Ananda, no mention is ever
135 23 | 23. 'And again, O Ananda, in that world Sukhavati
136 24 | 24. 'And again, O Ananda, in that Buddha country
137 24 | falsehood.~'On this wise, O Ananda, that world is briefly
138 24 | full length. Even a kalpa, O Ananda, would come to an
139 25 | following verses:~'Thus, O Ananda, the world Sukhavati
140 26 | 26. 'And again, O Ananda, in the ten quarters,
141 27 | the eyes of those beings, O Ananda, who again and again
142 27 | world of Sukhavati. And if, O Ananda, any son or daughter
143 29 | 29. 'And again, O Ananda, those beings who
144 30 | 30. 'And, O Ananda, after thus seeing
145 30 | proclaim his praise. And again, O Ananda, in that Buddha country,
146 31 | What is the reason there, O Bhagavat, what is the cause,
147 31 | cause, that thou smilest, O lord of the world?~14. '"
148 32 | 32. 'And again, O Ananda, there is a Bodhitree
149 32 | wishes may be.~'And again, O Ananda, the sound and noise
150 32 | immeasurable worlds. And, O Ananda, for those beings
151 32 | reach Bodhi. And again, O Ananda, for those beings
152 32 | reach Bodhi. And again, O Ananda, for those beings
153 33 | 33. 'And again, O Ananda, those Bodhisattvas
154 34 | 34. 'And again, O Ananda, in that Buddha country,
155 34 | Bhagavat: 'What are the names, O Bhagavat, of those two noble-minded
156 34 | Bhagavat said: 'One of them, O Ananda, is the noble-minded
157 34 | Mahasthamaprapta by name. And, O Ananda, these two were born
158 34 | Buddha country here.~'And, O Ananda, those Bodhisattvas
159 36 | 36. 'And again, O Ananda, all those Bodhisattvas
160 37 | 37. 'And again, O Ananda, all the Bodhisattvas
161 38 | 38. 'And again, O Ananda, all those beings
162 38 | to any beings. And again, O Ananda, for those beings
163 38 | serene knowledge. And such, O Ananda, are the beings in
164 38 | Tathagata. And why? Because, O Ananda, both are indeed
165 39 | 39. 'And now, O Ananda, stand up, facing
166 39 | to the Bhagavat: 'I wish, O Bhagavat, to see that Amitabha,
167 40 | and said: 'Do you see, O Agita, the perfection of
168 40 | Bodhisattva Agita said: 'I see, O Bhagavat.'~The Bhagavat
169 40 | said: 'Do you see again, O Agita, those flocks of immortal
170 40 | Buddha?'~Agita said: 'I see, O Bhagavat.'~The Bhagavat
171 40 | said: 'Do you see again, O Agita, those beings, who
172 40 | respectfully~Agita said: 'I see, O Bhagavat.'~The Bhagavat
173 40 | said: 'What do you think, O Agita, is there any difference
174 40 | Agita said: 'I do not, O Bhagavat, perceive even
175 40 | said: 'Do you see again, O Agita, those men dwelling
176 40 | in the same manner I see, O Bhagavat, these men dwelling
177 41 | 41. 'Again there are, O Bhagavat, beings who, being
178 41 | lotus-flowers. What is there, O Bhagavat, the cause, what
179 41 | said: 'Those Bodhisattvas, O Agita, who, living in other
180 41 | noble-minded Bodhisattvas, O Agita, who, living in other
181 41 | there long before. See, O Agita, the excellent, immeasurable,
182 41 | tainted with doubt.~'And, O Agita, there might be a
183 41 | prepared. What do you think, O Agita, would the enjoyment
184 41 | Yes, it would be great, O Bhagavat.'~The Bhagavat
185 41 | said: 'What do you think, O Agita, would he even taste
186 41 | He said: 'Not indeed, O Bhagavat; but on the contrary,
187 41 | that dungeon. Moreover, O Bhagavat, there is no pleasure
188 41 | The Bhagavat said: 'Thus, O Agita, it is with those
189 41 | below, or across. See, O Agita, there might be worshippings
190 41 | the fault of doubt. See, O Agita, to how great an injury
191 41 | Bodhisattvas leads. Therefore now, O Agita, after the Bodhisattvas
192 42 | spoke to the Bhagavat: 'O Bhagavat, will the Bodhisattvas,
193 42 | Bhagavat said: 'Indeed, O Agita, seventy-two niyutas
194 42 | consult him. For this reason, O Agita, I might proclaim
195 43 | 43. 'See, O Agita, what easy gains are
196 43 | the Law. Therefore now, O Agita, I invite you, and
197 43 | of Bodhisattvas indeed, O Agita, return from the highest
198 43 | own Buddha country.~'And, O Agita, such beings will
199 43 | count it.~'Thus indeed, O Agita, I have done what
200 43 | the birth of a Buddha, O Agita, is difficult to be
201 43 | and also a timely birth. O Agita, the way to gain the
202 43 | yourselves and move forward. O Agita, I grant indeed a
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