- 聞如是：
一時，佛在舍衛國祇樹給孤獨園。
Thus have I heard:
One time, the Budha was staying at Anaathapindidas Ashrama in Jetavana of Shraavastii.
2. 爾時，世尊告諸比丘：
「如我今日審知眾生根原所趣，亦知布施之報。
最後一摶之餘，已不自食，惠施他人，爾時不起憎嫉之心如毛髮許。
以此眾生不知施之果報，如我皆悉知之。
施之果報，平等之報，心無有異。
是故，眾生不能平等施而自墮落，恒有慳嫉之心，纏裹心意。」
At that time, the Bhagavaan addressed the Bhikshus: “As I now thoroughly understand the dispositions of beings and the results of giving – even when giving away one’s last morsel of food without the slightest thought of resentment or jealousy. Ordinary beings don’t understand the fruits of giving as I do. The reward of giving is equal reward, with no difference in essence.
Thus, beings who cannot give equally fall into degradation, their minds constantly bound by stinginess and envy.”
3. 爾時，世尊便說偈曰：
「眾生不自覺， 如來之言教；
常當普惠施， 專向真人所。
常當普惠施， 專向真人所。
常當普惠施， 專向真人所。
等共分其福， 後得大果報。
所施今善哉， 心向廣福田；
以到彼善處， 快樂自娛樂；
吉祥甚歡悅， 一切無乏短。
以天威德業， 玉女為營從；
平等之施報， 故獲此福祐。」
Then the Bhagavaan spoke these verses:
“Beings unaware,
Of Tathaagata’s teaching;
Should always give universally,
Especially to the truly worthy.
With pure intention,
Merit multiplies greatly;
Share the merit equally,
Gaining vast future rewards.
Giving now is excellent,
When directed to fertile fields;
After leaving this human world,
Surely reborn in heaven.
Arriving in that blissful realm,
Enjoying happiness freely;
Extremely joyful and auspicious,
Lacking nothing whatsoever.
Through celestial virtues,
Attended by heavenly maidens;
Equal giving brings equal reward,
Thus one obtains these blessings.”
4. 爾時，諸比丘聞佛所說，歡喜奉行。
When the bhikshus heard what the Budha said, they followed it with joy.