THE GREAT PRAJNAPARAMITA SUTRA
VOLUME 166
Chapter 30: COMPARING MERITS (64)
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the Jambudvīpa, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within all four Jambudvīpa, Northern Uttarakuru all abide in the fruit of Non-returner then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all Non-returner and Non-returner Fruit all come from the Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the four great continents, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within the minor world-system all abide in the fruit of Non-returner, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all Non-returner and Non-returner Fruit all come from the Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the minor world-system, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within the medium world-system all abide in the fruit of Non-returner, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all Non-returner and Non-returner Fruit all come from the Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the medium world-system, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings in the world three-thousandfold all abide in the fruit of Non-returner, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all Non-returner and Non-returner Fruit all come from the Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings in the world three-thousandfold, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings in numberless the world in the ten directions all abide in the fruit of Non-returner, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all Non-returner and Non-returner Fruit all come from the Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings in numberless the world in the ten directions this, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings in all the world in the ten directions all abide in the fruit of Non-returner, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all Non-returner and Non-returner Fruit all come from the Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within Jambudvīpa all abide in the fruit of Arahant then the following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the Arahant and Arahant Fruit all come from the Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within Jambudvīpa, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within both the two Jambudvīpa and Dyou thangkaya, all embedded in the fruit of Arahant, then the following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the Arahant and Arahant Fruit all come from the Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within all three Jambudvīpa and Dyou takīpa, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within all three Jambudvīpa, Dyou takīpa all abide in the fruit of Arahant then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the Arahant and Arahant Fruit all come from the Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the Jambudvīpa, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within all four Jambudvīpa, Northern Uttarakuru all abide in the fruit of Arahant then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the Arahant and Arahant Fruit all come from the Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the four great continents, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within the minor world-system all abide in the fruit of Arahant, then what follows due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the Arahant and Arahant Fruit all come from the Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the minor world-system, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within the medium world-system all abide in the fruit of Arahant, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the Arahant and Arahant Fruit all come from the Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the medium world-system, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings in the world three-thousandfold all abide in the fruit of Arahant, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the Arahant and Arahant Fruit all come from the Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings in the world three-thousandfold, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings in numberless the world in the ten directions all abide in the fruit of Arahant, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the Arahant and Arahant Fruit all come from the Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings in numberless the world in the ten directions this, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings in all the world in the ten directions all abide in the fruit of Arahant, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the Arahant and Arahant Fruit all come from the Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within Jambudvīpa all abide in the fruit of Pratyekabuddhas then what is due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all Pratyekabuddhas and Pratyekabuddhas attainment all come from Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within Jambudvīpa, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within both the two Jambudvīpa and Dyou thangkaya, all embedded in the fruit of Pratyekabuddhas, then what follows due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all Pratyekabuddhas and Pratyekabuddhas attainment all come from Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the Jambudvīpa and Dyou dhīpa, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within all three Jambudvīpa, Dyou Śīpa all abide in the fruit of Pratyekabuddhas then following what is due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all Pratyekabuddhas and Pratyekabuddhas attainment all come from Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the Jambudvīpa, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within all four Jambudvīpa, Northern Uttarakuru all abide in the fruit of Pratyekabuddhas then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all Pratyekabuddhas and Pratyekabuddhas attainment all come from Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the four great continents, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within the minor world-system all abide in the fruit of Pratyekabuddhas, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all Pratyekabuddhas and Pratyekabuddhas attainment all come from Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the minor world-system, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within the medium world-system all abide in the fruit of Pratyekabuddhas, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all Pratyekabuddhas and Pratyekabuddhas attainment all come from Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the medium world-system, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings in the world three-thousandfold all abide in the fruit of Pratyekabuddhas, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all Pratyekabuddhas and Pratyekabuddhas attainment all come from Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings in the world three-thousandfold, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings in numberless the world in the ten directions all abide in the fruit of Pratyekabuddhas, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all Pratyekabuddhas and Pratyekabuddhas attainment all come from Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings in numberless the world in the ten directions this, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings in all the world in the ten directions all abide in the fruit of Pratyekabuddhas, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of this profound Wisdom, you should wholeheartedly listen, maintain read and recite, causes ease, think only as reason, following dharma gateways this, diligently practice and study, then good men and women there, merit and virtue attain more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all Pratyekabuddhas and Pratyekabuddhas attainment all come from Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within Jambudvīpa all raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of Wisdom this profound, you should wholeheartedly listen, uphold read and recite, causes easily thyou throughout, thinking only as reason, following dharma gateways Perfection of Wisdom has said this, therefore faith and understanding correctly; if faith and understanding correctly then is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such; if is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such then is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All; if is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All then perfecting Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become complete; if tu Perfection of Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become completely immediately attain supreme fruit of Enlightenment, then this Kauśika, good men and women there, attain merit and virtue more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the venerable ones newly raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment and Great Bodhisattva all stem from Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within Jambudvīpa, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within both the two Jambudvīpa and Dyou thang than, all raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment, then what follows due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of Wisdom this profound, you should wholeheartedly listen, uphold read and recite, causes easily thyou throughout, thinking only as reason, following dharma gateways Perfection of Wisdom has said this, therefore faith and understanding correctly; if faith and understanding correctly then is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such; if is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such then is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All; if is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All then perfecting Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become complete; if tu Perfection of Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become completely immediately attain supreme fruit of Enlightenment, then this Kauśika, good men and women there, attain merit and virtue more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the venerable ones newly raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment and Great Bodhisattva all stem from Perfection of Wisdom those.
Furthermore, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the Jambudvīpa and Dyou wont, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within all three Jambudvīpa, Dyou wont, Tay Niu all raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of Wisdom this profound, you should wholeheartedly listen, uphold read and recite, causes easily thyou throughout, thinking only as reason, following dharma gateways Perfection of Wisdom has said this, therefore faith and understanding correctly; if faith and understanding correctly then is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such; if is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such then is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All; if is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All then perfecting Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become complete; if tu Perfection of Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become completely immediately attain supreme fruit of Enlightenment, then this Kauśika, good men and women there, attain merit and virtue more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the venerable ones newly raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment and Great Bodhisattva all stem from Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the Jambudvīpa, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within all four Jambudvīpa, Northern Uttarakuru all raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of Wisdom this profound, you should wholeheartedly listen, uphold read and recite, causes easily thyou throughout, thinking only as reason, following dharma gateways Perfection of Wisdom has said this, therefore faith and understanding correctly; if faith and understanding correctly then is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such; if is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such then is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All; if is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All then perfecting Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become complete; if tu Perfection of Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become completely immediately attain supreme fruit of Enlightenment, then this Kauśika, good men and women there, attain merit and virtue more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the venerable ones newly raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment and Great Bodhisattva all stem from Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the four great continents, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within the minor world-system all raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of Wisdom this profound, you should wholeheartedly listen, uphold read and recite, causes easily thyou throughout, thinking only as reason, following dharma gateways Perfection of Wisdom has said this, therefore faith and understanding correctly; if faith and understanding correctly then is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such; if is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such then is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All; if is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All then perfecting Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become complete; if tu Perfection of Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become completely immediately attain supreme fruit of Enlightenment, then this Kauśika, good men and women there, attain merit and virtue more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the venerable ones newly raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment and Great Bodhisattva all stem from Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the minor world-system, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings within the medium world-system all raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of Wisdom this profound, you should wholeheartedly listen, uphold read and recite, causes easily thyou throughout, thinking only as reason, following dharma gateways Perfection of Wisdom has said this, therefore faith and understanding correctly; if faith and understanding correctly then is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such; if is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such then is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All; if is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All then perfecting Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become complete; if tu Perfection of Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become completely immediately attain supreme fruit of Enlightenment, then this Kauśika, good men and women there, attain merit and virtue more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the venerable ones newly raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment and Great Bodhisattva all stem from Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings within the medium world-system, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings in the world three-thousandfold all raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of Wisdom this profound, you should wholeheartedly listen, uphold read and recite, causes easily thyou throughout, thinking only as reason, following dharma gateways Perfection of Wisdom has said this, therefore faith and understanding correctly; if faith and understanding correctly then is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such; if is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such then is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All; if is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All then perfecting Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become complete; if tu Perfection of Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become completely immediately attain supreme fruit of Enlightenment, then this Kauśika, good men and women there, attain merit and virtue more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the venerable ones newly raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment and Great Bodhisattva all stem from Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings in the world three-thousandfold, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings in numberless the world in the ten directions all raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of Wisdom this profound, you should wholeheartedly listen, uphold read and recite, causes easily thyou throughout, thinking only as reason, following dharma gateways Perfection of Wisdom has said this, therefore faith and understanding correctly; if faith and understanding correctly then is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such; if is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such then is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All; if is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All then perfecting Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become complete; if tu Perfection of Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become completely immediately attain supreme fruit of Enlightenment, then this Kauśika, good men and women there, attain merit and virtue more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the venerable ones newly raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment and Great Bodhisattva all stem from Perfection of Wisdom those.
Moreover, Kauśika, in order to separate the types of sentient beings in numberless the world in the ten directions this, if good men and women teach and guide the types of sentient beings in all the world in the ten directions all raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment, then following what due to you think? Good men, good women those, due to causes and conditions this, obtain great in merit??
Indra said:
“Venerable World-Honored One, a great deal! “Venerable Well-Gone One, a great deal!
The Buddha said: Kauśika, if good men and women with regard to Perfection of Wisdom, using immeasurable dharma gateways, texts and meanings they contain, because people extensively explained, expound only expressed, explained clearly, differentiating the deep meaning, causes their easy to understand; also says thus: Thien Nam, come here! With regard to Perfection of Wisdom this profound, you should wholeheartedly listen, uphold read and recite, causes easily thyou throughout, thinking only as reason, following dharma gateways Perfection of Wisdom has said this, therefore faith and understanding correctly; if faith and understanding correctly then is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such; if is capable of practice and study Perfection of Wisdom as such then is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All; if is capable of attaining dharma Knowledge of All then perfecting Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become complete; if tu Perfection of Wisdom obtain increase, grow, and become completely immediately attain supreme fruit of Enlightenment, then this Kauśika, good men and women there, attain merit and virtue more than before a great deal. Because why? Kauśika, because all the venerable ones newly raised the aspiration seeking supreme fruit of Enlightenment and Great Bodhisattva all stem from Perfection of Wisdom those.