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...the body of the Tathagata original: Rulai (如來). A title meaning "Thus-Come One," referring to a Buddha. is also thus...
...the bodies of a koti original: judi (俱胝). An ancient Indian numerical unit, often calculated as ten million. of Tathagatas...
...even up to eighty-four [thousand]... Likely referring to the 84,000 teachings or stupas traditionally associated with King Ashoka.
...among them, like nine[ty] ten?...
...the ushnisha original: dingxiang (頂相). The sacred protuberance on the top of a Buddha’s head, symbolizing supreme wisdom. of the Tathagata is within it...
...that which is prophesied by [all] Tathagatas...
...wherever this place is, there is great merit...
...virtue can fulfill each and every auspicious [wish]...
...the Great Assembly, having heard the Buddha's full [explanation]...
...and following...
...immediately there were those who attained the fruit of Srotapanna original: xutuohuan (須陀洹). A "Stream-enterer," the first stage of enlightenment....
...Sakadagamin A "Once-returner."... those who attained the fruit of Anagamin original: anahan (阿那含). A "Non-returner" who will not be reborn in the human realm....
...those who attained the fruit of Arhat original: aluohan (阿羅漢). A "Worthy One" who has attained full liberation from the cycle of rebirth., while some...
...entered the Way of the Buddha, while some entered...
...[arose], or some attained A[nuttara-samyak-sambodhi] The "unexcelled, perfect enlightenment" of a Buddha....
...there were those who attained this?...
...the First Stage, the Second Stage, and even up to... Refers to the bhumis, the progressive levels of a Bodhisattva's development.
...there were those who fulfilled these six Paramitas original: boluomi (波羅蜜). "Perfections" or virtues, such as generosity, morality, and wisdom....
...Brahmins The priestly class of ancient India.... left the dust and stains behind, attaining the five [supernatural powers]...
...At that time, Vajrapani Bodhisattva... A powerful celestial protector often depicted holding a thunderbolt (vajra).
...attained something rare and extraordinary...
...attained such excellent and supreme merit...
...for this Dharma-essential, one must plant roots of goodness...
...and so on. The Buddha said: "Listen closely, Vajrapani!"
...good men and good women who transform and...
...as well as Upasakas and Up[asikas] Male and female lay followers of the Buddha....
...Bhikshus Ordained Buddhist monks. and if [their] bodies...
...nine hundred thousand koti like...
...the sutras spoken were exactly there...
...hundreds of thousands of koti, as numerous as sesame seeds...
...roots of goodness, exactly for them as if...
...mindfully protected and embraced, if...
...erred in the past...
...and if one receives and upholds this sutra, it is as if...
...nine hundred thousand koti, as numerous as sesame seeds...
...the Truly and Fully Enlightened Ones; each and every [Tathagata]...
...patrols a single direction to add protection and care...
...if there is [someone]...
...flowers, burning incense, and flowers...
...those who make offerings, then to those ten great...
...flowers, lamps, incense, flowers, and so on...
...nine hundred thousand koti, like med[icine]...
...heavenly wonderful flowers and clouds of incense gathered and complete...
...that which is accomplished is like Mount Sumeru The central, sacred mountain of Buddhist cosmology....
...planting roots of goodness...
...the Eight Classes of Beings original: tianlong babu (天龍八部). A group of supernatural beings including devas and dragons who protect the Dharma....
...having [heard] this, each harbored a sense of wonder, never before [experienced]...
...such majestic power [residing in] this mound of decaying earth?
...blessed by the divine power of the Tathagatas, therefore there is...
...Thus, Vajrapani addressed the Buddha:
...[because of the] seal, it possesses ten...
...[earth] mound. The Buddha told Vajrapani: "This is not [a mound of decaying earth]..."
"...but is a Great Treasure Pagoda composed of the seven jewels."
"Furthermore, Vajrapani, because of the karma of sentient beings..."
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