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by Thomas Cleary


  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Treasury of Beautiful Globes; the Buddha there is called Pure Sound of Great Joy.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Mine of Wonderful Sounds; the Buddha there is called Good Caravan Leader of Great Power.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Pure Moon; the Buddha there is called Power of Knowledge with Monumental Light.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Boundless Adorning Marks; the Buddha there is called Pure Moonlight of Means and Vows.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Beautiful Flower Sound; the Buddha there is called Sound of Great Vows of the Ocean of Truth.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Array of All Jewelry; the Buddha there is called Supreme Heaven of Beautiful Sound.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Indestructible Ground; the Buddha there is called Form of Jewel Light of Virtue.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Universal Light Readily Transforming; the Buddha there is called Calm Intellect with Great Energy.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Protective Adorning Action; the Buddha there is called Gladdening to See.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Sandalwood Jewel Flower Treasury; the Buddha there is called All-Illumining Light of Extremely Profound Immutable Wisdom.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Sea of Various Colors and Forms; the Buddha there is called Radiating Soverign Light of Inconceivable Ultimate Truth.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Producing Great Lights in All Directions; the Buddha there is called Incomparable Majestic Light of Supreme Virtue.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Mountain Cloud Banner; the Buddha there is called Eyes of Ultimately Pure Light.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Radiant Lotus, round in shape, resting on a sea of crystals of boundless colors and many wonderful fragrances, covered by clouds of ornaments of all vehicles, surrounded by as many worlds as atoms in twenty buddha-fields, all uniformly pure. The Buddha there is called Energetic Sun of Liberation.

  “Turning to the right of this Sapphire Array sea of fragrant water there is another sea of fragrant water, called Diamond Orb Adorned Floor, with a world system called Indra’s Net Studded with Wonderful Jewels, composed of sounds produced by the knowledge of universal virtue. At the bottom of this world system is a world called Lotus Blossom Net, shaped like the polar mountain, resting on a sea of banners of mountains of beautiful flowers, covered by clouds of Indra’s nets of diamonds from the sphere of buddhahood, surrounded by as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, all uniformly pure. The Buddha there is called Wisdom Universally Aware of the Body of Reality.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Endless Sunlight; the Buddha there is called Mind of Supremely Great Awareness.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Radiating Subtle Light in All Directions; the Buddha there is called Endless Power of Clouds of Great Virtue.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Tree Blossom Banner; the Buddha there is called Sound of the Cosmos of Boundless Knowledge.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Pearl Canopy; the Buddha there is called Transcendental Lion Stretch.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Boundless Sound; the Buddha there is called Omniscient Awareness.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Forested Peak Visible Everywhere; the Buddha there is called Appearing before All Beings.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Invincible Light of Indra’s Net; the Buddha is called Clouds of Flames of Golden Light from a Spotless Sun.

  “Above this, past worlds as many as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Jewel Studded; the Buddha there is called Supreme Wisdom.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Ground of Undefiled Light; the Buddha there is called Pure Moon With All Powers.

  “Above this, past worlds as many as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Constantly Emitting Sounds Praising Buddhas’ Virtues; the Buddha there is called Spacelike Mind of Universal Awareness.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called High Bank of Flames; the Buddha there is called Great Cloud Banners Majestically Appearing in All Quarters.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Sanctuary Adorned with Light; the Buddha there is called Incomparable Knowledge Illumining Everywhere.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Producing Ornaments of All Jewels; the Buddha there is called King of Mystic Powers Widely Liberating Sentient Beings.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Beautiful Palace Adorned With Light; the Buddha there is called Vast Intellect Establishing All Truths.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Undefiled Tranquility; the Buddha there is called Not Appearing In Vain.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Banner of Crystal Flowers; the Buddha there is called Auspicious Sound Delighting the Mind.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Repository of Universal Clouds, shaped like a palace, resting on a perfume sea of various palaces, covered by clouds of lamps of all jewels, surrounded by as many worlds as atoms in twenty buddha-fields, all uniformly pure. The Buddha there is called King of Mystic Powers of Supreme Awareness.

  “Turning to the right of this Diamond Orb Adorned Floor sea of fragrant water is another sea of fragrant water, called Lotus Blossom Indra Net, with a world system called Everywhere Showing Reflections of the Ten Directions, resting on a lotus blossom adorned with jewels, with all kinds of scents, composed of the sounds of the light of knowledge of all Buddhas. At the bottom of this world system is a world called Jewel Light of the Ocean of Living Beings, shaped like a treasury of pearls, resting on a sea of garlands of all jewels, covered with clouds of crystals of the luster of water, surrounded by as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, uniformly pure. The Buddha there is called All-Illumining Moon of Inconceivable Virtue.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Wreath of Wonderful Fragrance; the Buddha there is called Banner of Infinite Power.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Sphere of Subtle Light; the Buddha there is called Enlightening Wisdom with the Sound of the Light of the Cosmos.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Roaring Crystal Banner; the Buddha there is called Lotus Light with Beautiful Arms Always Hanging Down.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Sphere of Extreme Stability; the Buddha there is called Light of the Sea of Nonregressive Virtue.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Array of Light Beams; the Buddha is called Omniscient All-Conquerer.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Lion Throne Illumining Everywhere; the Buddha is called Infinitely Powerful Enlightened Wisdo
m with Inconceivable Light.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Array of Jewel Flames; the Buddha is called Pure Knowledge of All Things.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Immeasurable Lamp; the Buddha is called No Sign of Distress.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field. is a world called Hearing Buddha’s Voice; the Buddha is called Supremely Magnificent Natural Light.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Pure Metamorphoses; the Buddha is called Golden Lotus Light.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Entering All Quarters; the Buddha is called Expanding Mind Observing the Cosmos.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Blazing Flames; the Buddha is called Light Flame Tree Kinnara King.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called All-Illumining Aromatic Light; the Buddha is called Skillfully Teaching Fragrant Lamp.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Wreath of Innumerable Flowers; the Buddha is called Everywhere Manifesting Buddhas’ Virtues.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Universal Purity of All Subtleties; the Buddha is called King of Psychic Powers Equanimous toward All Things.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Sea of Golden Light; the Buddha is called Freely Manifesting Any Form in Any Place.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Pearl Flower Treasury; the Buddha there is called Inconceivable Wisdom with Cosmic Jewel Light.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Lofty Lion Throne of the Gods; the Buddha is called Light of Supreme Power.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Boundless Jewel Illumining Everywhere, square in shape, resting on a sea of flowered forests, covered by an imperial net raining diamonds everywhere, surrounded by as many worlds as atoms in twenty buddha-fields, all uniformly pure. The Buddha there is called Supreme Sound Illumining the Whole World.

  “Turning to the right of this Lotus Blossom Indra Net sea of fragrant water is another sea of fragrant water, called Treasury of Accumulated Precious Incense, with a world system called Array of All Virtues, composed of the sounds of the teachings of all Buddhas. At the bottom of this system is a world called Various Products, shaped like a thunderbolt, resting on various diamond mountain banners, covered by clouds of diamond light, surrounded by as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, uniformly pure. The Buddha there is named Lotus Blossom Eyes.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Gladdening Sound; its Buddha is Producer of Joy and Bliss.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Jewel Ornament Banner; its Buddha is Omniscience.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Radiant Cotton Flowers; its Buddha is Subtle Sound of Pure Calm.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Light of Transformation and Production; its Buddha is Moon of Knowledge in Pure Space.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Exquisite Arrays; its Buddha is Showing the Forms of Dense Clouds of the Sea of Virtues.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Subtle Sound of All Ornaments; its Buddha is Clouds of Joy.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Lotus Pond; its Buddha is Banner of Renown.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Array of All Jewels; its Buddha is Expanding Observant Eye.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Pure Flower; its Buddha is called Inexhaustible Indestructible Knowledge.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Lotus-Adorned City; its Buddha is Universal Light of Eyes like a Mine of Suns.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Mountain Peak with Innumerable Trees; its Buddha is Thunder of All Truths.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Sunlight; its Buddha is Demonstrating Infinite Knowledge.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Resting on Lotus Leaves; its Buddha is Mountain of All Virtues.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Universally Supporting Atmosphere; its Buddha is Senses Shining like the Sun.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Evident Light; its Buddha is Body Glow Illumining Everywhere.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called All-Illuminating Diamond Reverberating with Fragrant Thunder; its Buddha is Form of Supreme Flowers Blooming.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Imperial Net Adornment, shaped like a balustrade, resting on a sea of all ornaments, covered by clouds of palaces of flames of light, surrounded by as many worlds as atoms in twenty buddha-fields, uniformly pure. The Buddha there is named Manifesting Clouds of Fearlessness.

  “Turning to the right of this Treasury of Accumulated Precious Incense sea of fragrant water is another sea of fragrant water, called Jewel Array, with a world system called Everywhere Undefiled, composed of sounds of spiritual metamorphoses of buddha-fields within all atoms. At the bottom of this system is a world called Pure Refinement, flat in shape, like a jewel, resting on a sea of light spheres of all jewels, covered by clouds of various sandalwood crystals and pearls, surrounded by as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, uniformly pure. The Buddha there is called Peerless Banner of Invincibility.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Bright Beautiful Adornments; its Buddha is Lotus Mind King of Mystical Powers.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Banner of Rings of Subtle Forms; its Buddha is Endless Light of Universal Renown.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Marvelous Arrays of Crystals from Mines of Flames; its Buddha is Great Wisdom and Knowledge Delightful to All Who See or Hear.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Array of Exquisite Flowers; its Buddha is Supreme Knowledge of Infinite Power.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Producing Pure Particles; its Buddha is Transcending the Gods.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Scent of Metamorphic Productions of Universal Light; its Buddha is Scented Elephant of Unbreakable Power.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Vortex of Light; its Buddha is Good Reputation of Proven Logic.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Sea of Jewel Necklaces; its Buddha is Incomparable Light Shining Everywhere.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Banner of Lamps of Beautiful Flowers; its Buddha is Lamp of Unhindered Wisdom with Ultimate Virtues.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Array of Skillful Techniques; its Buddha is Transcendence of the Sun of Wisdom.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Radiant Light of Sandalwood Flowers; its Buddha is Sound of the Cosmos of Boundless Wisdom.

  “Above this, past as
many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Imperial Net Banner; its Buddha is Lamplight Shining Far.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Pure Flower Wreath; its Buddha is Light of the Cosmic Sun.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Great Awesome Radiance; its Buddha is Sound of the Cycles of Teaching of Boundless Virtue.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Jewel Lotus Pond Abode of Common Peace; its Buddha is Showing Knowledge Entering into the Inconceivable.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Level Ground; its Buddha is King of Light of Jewels of Virtue.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Mass of Aromatic Crystals; its Buddha is Exquisite Adornments of the Sea of Inexhaustible Virtue.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Subtle Light; its Buddha is Pervasive Sound of Incomparable Power.

  “Above this, past as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, is a world called Radiance of Adornments Solid and Stable Everywhere, octagonal in shape, resting on a sea of mind-king crystal globes, covered by clouds of drapes adorned by all precious stones, surrounded by as many worlds as atoms in twenty buddha-fields, uniformly pure. The Buddha there is called Great Luminous Lamp of the Universal Eye.

  “Turning to the right of this Jewel Array sea of fragrant water, there is another sea of fragrant water, called Mass of Diamonds, with a world system called Cosmic Action, composed of the enunciation of the principles of the methods pertaining to all of the stages of development of enlightening beings. At the bottom of this system is a world called Radiance of Pure Light, shaped like a string of pearls, resting on a sea of necklaces of pearls of all colors, covered by clouds of crystals of light from the pearl topknots of enlightening beings, surrounded by as many worlds as atoms in a buddha-field, uniformly pure. The Buddha there is called Light of Supreme Virtue.

 

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