..續本文上一頁 enlightening all sentient beings whether they be suffering or happy, and causing them to realize the enjoyment of truth. The Day Spirit Observing the Directions and Appearing Everywhere found the door of Liberation of different bodies of the worlds in the ten directions. The Day Spirit Majestic Power of Great Compassion found the door of Liberation saving all sentient beings and making them peaceful and happy. The Day Spirit Radiance of Goodness found the door of Liberation of the power to produce the virtues of joy and contentment in everyway. The Day Spirit Garland of Beautiful Flowers found the door of Liberation of universal renown and bringing benefit to all who see.
At that time, the Day Spirit Displaying Palaces, imbued with the power of the Buddha, surveyed all the Day Spirits and said in verse,
The Buddhas knowledge is like space; it has no end.
His light shines throughout the ten directions.
He knows the mental patterns of all sentient beings.
There is no world he does not enter.
Knowing what pleases all sentient beings,
He expounds an ocean of teachings according to suitability;
The Expressions and meanings, Greats and Far-Reaching, are not the same:
Complete Wisdom can perceive them all.
Buddha radiates light illuminating the world;
Those who see it rejoice without fail—
It shows the vast, profound realm of pure peace:
Delight in Pleasing Adornments understands this.
The Buddha showers the rain of truth without bound,
Able to make witnesses greatly rejoice;
Supreme roots of goodness are born from this.
Such is the realization of Exquisite Light.
Entering into all aspects of teaching with enlightening power
Ages of cultivation and discipline thoroughly pure
All this is for the salvation of beings:
This is what Wonderful Herbs understands.
Edifying sentient beings by various means,
All who see or hear receive benefit, Causing them all to dance for
joy:
Joyful Eyes sees in this way.
Appearing responsibly throughout the world,
Throughout indeed the entire cosmos,
Buddhas substance and nature neither exist nor do not
This, The Direction Observer Enters Into.
Sentient beings wander through difficulty and danger—
Buddha appears in the world out of pity for them
Making them get rid of all suffering:
In this liberation, Compassion Power Dwells.
Sentient Beings are shrouded in Darkness, sunk in eternal night;
Buddha preaches truth for them, bringing the dawn.
Allowing them to find happiness, getting rid of distress:
Light of Goodness enters this door.
The extent of Buddhas Blessings is like that of space—
All blessings in the world arise there from.
Whatever he does is not in vain:
This liberation Flower Garland Gains.
Furthermore, The Night Spirit Pure Light of Universal Virtue found the door of Liberation of great courage and strength in the bliss of tranquil meditation. The Night Spirit Observing the World with Joyful Eyes found the door of Liberation characterized by great pure delightful virtues. The Night Spirit World Protecting Energy found the door of Liberation Appearing everywhere in the world taming sentient beings. The Night Spirit Sound of a Tranquil Sea found the door of Liberation accumulating a spirit of immense joy. The Night Spirit Everywhere manifesting splendor found the door of Liberation of the sound of profound independent pleasing speech. The Night Spirit Everywhere Causing Flower Trees to Bloom found the door of Liberation of a vast store of joy full of light. The Night Spirit Egalitarian Protector and Nourisher found the door of Liberation enlightening sentient beings and causing them to develop roots of goodness. The Night Spirit Sporting Happily found the door of Liberation of boundless compassion rescuing and protecting sentient beings. The Night Spirit All Senses Always Joyful Found th…
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