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    BOOK ONE The Wonderful Adornments of the Leaders : of the Worlds TUS HAVE 1 HEARD. At one ime the Buddha wat in the land of Magadha, in » sate of purity, atthe site of enlightenment, Raving jor, fealzed true awareness. The ground wat sold and. Grm, made of tiamond, adored with exqutste jewel dics and: myriad precious ower, with pore dest crytals The ocean of characteristic of the ‘rou eSlors Appeared over an infinite extent There were banners of Drecous stones, constantly emitting shining light and producing beau Exf'Sounds. Nets of myriad gems and gorlands of exquisitely scented flowers hong ail around. The finest jewels appeared spontancocsy, ‘ining inexhaustible quanties of gems and beautiful Hower all over the earch, There were rows of Jewel tees, their branches and flag lestrows and luxuriant. By the Buddha’ spiral power, be cxsed al the adornments of thin enlightenment site toe refeced thercin. “The tre of ealightenmene was tll and oucstanding. Kr erunk was diamond, its man boughs were lps lus branches and twigs were of varius precour lements The lenves, spring in ll dvections, Provided shade, lke clouds. ‘The precious blossoms were of various Eslors, the branching twigs spread ove their shadows. Aso the fut were jewels containing 1 basing radiance. They were together with the Rowers in great arayt. The eoire circumference ofthe tree emanated lighe within ee ihe there rained precious one, and within cach gem ‘were enlightening beings, im grese hosts Hike clouds, simuleaneously Ippeating "Rto, By virtue of the awesome spiritual power of the Buddha, the luce of enlightenment constantly gave forth sublime sounds speaking “ious tuthe witout eed “The palace chamber im which the Buddha was sated was spacious and benuiflly adorned. Ie extended throughout the ten directions. Ie was made of jewels of various colors and was decorated with all kinds 55 The Wondefl Adoroments of the Leader ofthe Worlds 57 (Samantabhad), Light ofthe Supreme Lamp of Universal Viwe, Lion Banner of Universal Ligh, Subd Light of Flames of Univeral Jewels, Banner of Oceans of Qualies of Univers Sounds, Reskm of Engen ment of Radiance of Univewal Knowledge, Banner of Flowers of a ‘Topknot of Univeral Jewels, Plesting Vonce of Univeral Awarenes, Light of inexhaustible Viree of Univers Purigy, Mark of Universi Light, ‘Great Brillance of the Light of the Moon Reflected in the ‘Gceas, Undetled Treasury of Light of Oceans of Cloudite Sounds, Bom of Wisdom and Adorned wth Vireo, Great Light of Sovereiga Virtue, Brave Loss Topknot, Sun Banner of Clouds of Univeral Knowledge, Greatly Perevering with Indestructible Courage, Light Banner of Fragrant Flames, Deep Besutfel Sound of Gres Enlightened Virtue, Born of Wisdom with the Light of Great Vieue. These and coders were the leadere—there were as many there are atoms fem braddha-worlds "These enlightening beings had all in the past accumulated roots of oodness along with Vairocana Buddha, and were all hor from the Scean of roots of goodness of the Buddha, They had aleady flied the various means of wanscendence, and thelr wisdom eye was thor Sughly clear They observed all mes with impartairy. They were thoroughly purified in all wats of concentration, Thee eloquence wae becani, extensive and inexhauatble. They posse the quale of breddhshoog, were dignified and honorable ‘They knew the faculties of ‘catent being and caught them according co potential and neceshy They entered into the matrix of the cosmos, their knowledge wis nondiscriminatory. they experienced. dhe iberion of the Buddhas, ‘eedingly deep and immensely vast. They were able C0 enter into ge ‘sage, according to technical expediency, yer maintain the virtues ofall Stages supported by the ocean ofall vows, always accompanied by ‘wisdom, dhroughout the ture They had thoroughly comprehended the rrely-aeained, vat secret realm ofall Boddhar. They were fair ‘with de squalteachinge ofall Buddhas, They were already weading the Buddhas’ ground of universal igh. They entered the doors of bound less oceans of concentrations. They manfsted odes inal places and parpated in worldly actives. Theie memory power was enormous, nd they assembled the ocran ofall the teachings. With ineligence, ‘oguence, and shill they ured the wheel which never turns back. The ‘ras ocean of virtuous qualities ofall Buddhas entered ently into thet bodies. They sent wilingly eo all the lands in Which there were Duaddhas. They had alvady made oferings o all Buddha, over bound Tess cons, joyfully and elesly. In ll places when the Buddhas at. tained enlightenment, they were always there, spprosching them and !Ssociating with them, never giving up. Always, by means of the vows ffuniveral goodnes and wiadom, they caused the wisdom=body ofall Sendint beings to be fallled They had perfected innumersble such $6 The Flower Omament Scripture of precious lowers. The vation adornments emanated lights ike clouds, {the masses ofthe rections from within the palace formed banners, "A boundless how of enlightening beings the congregation a the site of eightenmene, were al gathered shee: by meats Of the ality to tmanfe the light and inconceivable sounds of the Buddhas, they Ehioned nets ofthe inet jewel rom which came fc the rele ‘of action ofthe spa powers ofthe Bada, apd tm which were Feletd images ofthe abodes of all begs ‘Abo by vitae ofthe aid ofthe spinal power ofthe Budd, they cmbraced th ene conor in single though "Phe ion sexs were high, wide and beat, The bases were made of jewel, ther nets of lots Boss, thei tableas of pre, exquisite icmatoncs, They were adorned with various Howers of al sims. Thee foots, chamber, steps; and doors were adored by the images of ll things. The branches and frie of jewel wees surrounded thems arrayed sierbs Clouds of radiance of jewels refed ech other: the Buds ofthe ten directions conjured regal peti, and the cxgunie jewels in the topkaot of al the enightenng beng ll emanate ight, which came Sneillminated them Furthermore, sustained by the spiritual power of all Buddhas, they cxpounded the vast perspective of the Esightened Ones, thelr subtle tones extending afar. thet being o pace they did no reach "At that time: dhe Buddha, the World Honored One, in hissing anained to supreme, correct awarnes ofall things Hs knowledge fered into all umes. with complete equanimity, his body filled all stords; Ks voice universally accorded with ll lands inthe ten rections Exe space, which conains all forms, he made no discrimination among all objets: And, space extends everywhere, he entered lands wih “quaninity His ody revert omnipresent al Ses of elighenment. ‘Among the host of enlightening Beings, is awesome light shone ‘lary ike thes emerging, Matting he word Te ocean of eyed ‘etued which he praciced in all met mar thoroughly pure, and he ‘constantly demonsested the production ofall the bighedands ther Sounds forms and sphere of light extending throughout the entre ‘oamos, equally and impartially. He expounded all truths, lke spreading great clouds. Each of his ‘sip was ble fo contain all worlds whhout Sntererence in each manfexing immeasurable spinal power, teaching and civiing all Sentient betgs, His body extended throughout the ten dtetons, Yet, ‘wthout coming or going. His Knowledge entered sno al forme and Teale the emptiness of things All the miraculous dipays of the Badihss of pase preset. and fate, ere all cen in his ght, and a ‘he adornments of inconcelvable cons were reveled, “Tere were greteightening bangs numerous as che atoms i ten ‘buddbs-woréstrrounding bis. Tht ames were: Universally Good * ‘The Flower Omsament Scripture ‘There were aio present thunderbolt-bearing sir, 28 mamerous 28 stom in's bodahacworld, known as Demigod of Wonder Form, Banner of Swiftness of the Su Light of the Flowers of the Polar Mountain, Pare Sound of Cloue, Sublime Faculties, Delight fl Light, Sound of Thunder in Great Tres, Lion King Light, Auspicius Eye of Intense Flies, Jewel Topknot of Lotes Light these were the leader Sind there sere t many of them as there ate seme in + Baddha- word All of them had constantly invoked great vows over countess past ‘ons, vowing to always draw near t0 and verve dhe Baddas Thee practices in accord with their vows had altexdy reached fallen, and they had reached the other shore. They had accumulated boundless pure good works. They ha clearly arived a all ee realms of medita- five absorption, and fa atsined spiral powers. They dwelled whet- ‘vera Buddha was, and ered st the realm of nconceeable Heron taking ther place inthe assembly, thee dignied ight stood out They Tmaniésted thelr bodies according tothe need of sentient beings tod thereby paid them. Wherever there were manifesations of Buddhas, they all went there eapially. Wherever the Buddhas dwelt, they sways diligendly guarded and protected the place "There were abo malple-body spits, numerous 2 atoms ina buddha- world, known 3s Flower Topknot Adorament, Light Mumining. All Directions, Oceanic Sound Conquering, Pure lower Adored Topknet, Infinite Dignifed Poxtures, Ary of Supreme Light, Fragrant Clouds of Pure Light, Guardian Sustainer. Ubiquitous Shepherd, Immutable Tighe These were the leaders: there were st many a there are stm i 2 budaha-world, They had alin che past fulllled great vows and had provided for and served all dhe Beds ‘Aso there were foocsep-following sprit, numerous as atoms in buddha-world This leaders were known a1 Precious Symbol, Lott Tight, Topknot of Pure Fosters Embodying All Beautfel Visions, Exquisite Gem Star Banner, Joyfuly Usering Sublime Sounds, Sandat- ‘wood Tree Light, Lotus Luminosity, Soble Light, Collecion of Fine Flowers, and 0 on. Over innumersbie past ager they had al sociated ‘with Boddhas, always following them ‘There were als sanctuary spits, as numerous a toms in 3 buddha- world Thei laders were known as Banner of Pure Adoraments Polar Mouneain Jewel Light, Sign ofthe ‘under Banner, Wonderal Byes ining Flowers, Gand Light Topknot, Raining Jewel Arays, Couta- seous Fragrant Eye, Dismond-Colored Cloud, Lotus Light Radiance Df lnetshe Light, nd ro on. Allo hem had nthe pat mee innamers- be Buddhas, perfected her wil power, and brought forth extensive tering There were also city spirits, s¢ numerous af atoms in 2 buddha- world. Their laders were Known a5 Jewel Peak Radiance, Beauly ‘Adored Palace, Jews of Pure Joy, Sortowless Punty. Flower Lamp Fame Eyer, Fame Banner Clete Showing, Light of Vite, Pure i The Wonder Adoraments ofthe Leaders ofthe Worlds 59 Ligh, Fragrant Topknot Adornment, Besutifl Jews Light, and 20 on ‘Al of chem had, over innumerable iconesvable cons, adorned the ‘Bacslons in which the Buddhas syed There were also earch spits, s+ numerous as acomic parties in 4 buldbacworl. Ther ladcs were known st Pre lower of Univeral ‘ire, Adomment of Stable Besings, Besutifl lower Adored Tree, Univeral Dieibucor of Treasures, Pure Eye Observing the Season, Beau Supreme Eye, Fragrant Fair Emit Light, Plessing Sound, Cired Topknot of Beauafal Flowers, Dismond-Adomed Body, and Soran. They had all in che past made profound. grave vows, vowing (© STwayssstocate withthe Boddhas and eslivate he same vinous 4 “There were alo innumerable mountain spin, led by such a5 Jewel Paik Blooming Flower, lower Forest Beastial Topkeot, Lofty Ban- ‘er Shining Everywhere, Undefied Jewel Topknot Light tumining ‘il Drees, Light of Great Power, Awesome Light Conquering Al tightOrb of Stele Intensiy, Univeral Eye Cley Seeing, Adama. tine Eye of Mystery. They had all atained pre eyes in regarding all Sng “There were alto an inconcsvable number of forest spins, led by such apts 3s Spreading Flowers Like Clouds, Outstanding Trunk Untoidng Lighe, Bearing Brandes Emiting Radiance, Awpicous Pre Leaves, Draped Flame Treaury. Pore Light, Pleasant Thunder, Light and Fragrance All-Pervading, Sibu Light Skinng Far, lowers snd Fruits Savoring of Light, and s0\0n. They all had inne plessing slows, “There were abo innumerable heb spirits, led by such as Auspicious, Sandalwood Fores; Pure Light, Univers! Renown, Radiant Pores Univeral Purfice, Roster, Banner of Light Oushining the Sun, Seeing {n'All Directions’ Energy-Augmenting Clear Eyey, and 30 on. Thet future were all fee fom deflement snd they helped beings ‘ith indnee nd compassion "There were slo imimerble crop spc, lod by such spire at {Gente Superb Favor, Pure Light of Seasonal Flowers, Physical Strength Courage sod Heath creasing Vitaliy, Everywhere Producing Roots and Frois, Wonderfully Adomed Circular Topknet, Mossening Pure Fowers, Developing Wonderfal Fragrance, Liked by All Who See, Undefiea Pure Light All of them bad attained perfection of rest jopioen "There were ako innumersblesver spits, led by such sprite as Everywhere Producing Swift Coren Unwerlly Buying’ Springs and Steams, Dontres Pare Eye, Rosting Everywhere, Rescing Sem ene Beings, Heates Pure Light, Universally Causing Joy. Supreme Banner of Estenive Virwc, Light Shining on All Worlds Light of Qetnic Virsa of thom Signy concentrated on beneing ing beings. “There were also innumerable ocean spires, led by such spirits as The Wonder Adaroment ofthe Lead of the Words 61 alee, Bringing Forth the ragrane of Wisdom, Deighing n Soper ‘Adornments, Exquite Light of Fragranc Flowers, Collecting. All ‘Wonderful Fierbs, Liking to Make Joyful Eyes, Appeating In All Places, Light of Grest Compassion, Radner of Goodnes, Garlands of Beat: fal Flowers. They all had certain fsith sn de sublime tats and always strived diligently im concert to adorn the palace “There were aso innumerable Ulan kings, led by such as Rabula, DBhimaceta, Sill Magical Ars, Great Pellowing, Grew Strength, Univeral Shining, Wonderfal Adorament of Firm Acson, Vast Causal ‘Wisdom, Manifesting Superior Qualites, Sublime Voice."They had all worked energealy to conquer pride and other aicons “There wett sso in incontelvable umber of tinnars Kings, led by such ar Heaven of Light of Refined Inelet, Exquisite Fower Banner, Various Adomment, Pleasing Sound, Jewel Trot Ligh, Delight to the Beholder, Adoenmen’ of Supreme Light, Decate Flower Banner, Farth= Shaking Bower, Congueting Evil Beings. They al made diligent efforts, contemplating al things, thei minds always Blissful, roaming ely ‘Thete were also innuterable garuda king, led by such 2» Power of. (Geese Swifiness, Unbreakable Jewel Toplnot: Pure Speed, Noneegressing ‘Mind, Sustaining Power in the Ocean, Steady Pure Lighe, Aresticlly Decofated Crown Topknot, Immediate Manifestation Everywhere, Sur- eying the Ocean, Universal Sound and Broad Byes. They had already Perfeced the power of rest auil in expedient sacthods of iberaton nd were able fo rescue all beings "There were also innumerable mahoraga kings, led by such a Beneficent ‘Wisdom, Pure Dignified Sound, Adormment of Supreme Wisdom, Lord of Sublime Eyes, Lamplixe Banner, Refuge of the Masses, Sa: preme Light Banner, Lion Guts, Sound Adorned by Myriad Sublets, Stable as: 2 Polar Mountain, Delighefal Light. They all diligentiy ‘ulivated grent and extensive skile im method to cause sentient Beings to forever fe apart the net of ignorance “There were aso innumerable yaksha kings, ed by suchas Vaishravana, Independent Sound, Solemn Weapon Wearer, Great Wisdom, Lord of Flaming Eyes, Adamantine Eye, Arm of Courage and Strength, Bravely Resisting General, Rich sn Material Goods, Power to Smash, High Mountains. They all stived to guard and protect al living beings, There wete aso innumersble great naga ings, led BY such 3s Viupakeha, Shakes, Subtle Banner of Cloud Sounds, Flaming Mouth ‘Ocean Light, Ubiquitous High Cloud Banner, Unbounded Steps, Pure Form, Great Sound Traveling Everywhete, No Heat or Torment they all worked hard making clouds and spreading enn o cause the Beat and fictions ofall beings to vanich “There were alo innumerable kambanda kings, led by such a Increase, ragon Lord, Benner of Adornments of Gooaness, Univeraly Benet inl Action, Most Fearsome, Handsome with Besuuifl Eyes, High Peak Intellect, Brave and Strong Arms, Boundless Pure Flower Eyes, o ‘The Fower Omament Serpe Producing Jewel Light, Diamond Banner, Undefiled, Palaces i ll ‘Warers Admpous Jewel Moon, Beautfel Rower Dragon Tepknst, Everywhere Holding the Favor of Light, Jewel Fame Flower Light, [etl Diamond Topknot, Tuner of die Ocan Tide They al Sled thr bodies withthe pret ocean of rts of he Buds, “There were alo innumerable water spire, lol by such spre 8 Ubigitous Clood Banner, Cloalike Sound of the Ocean Tide, Dest- {G1 Round Toptnot, Whrpoo! of Sls, Sere of Undetled Fragrance, Vie Bridge Light Sound, Freedom of Contentment, Good Sound of Pare Joy, Everywhere Manifering Asresome Light) Roaring Sound Filing the Seu They always digeny suved to fescue and protect ll tangs There were aio countless Gre spits, led by such spits a8 Repsi- tory of Fimes of Univeral Light Baer of Univeral Assembly of Light, Great Light Shining Everywhere. Pee of Wondes, Iexhast- ‘Ble Light Tophace, Eyes of Vanous Flames, Places in All Dtecions Like Polar Mounting, Sovereign of Awesome Ligh, Ligh Destroying the Darkness, Thunder and Lighting” Allo them mamesed.vanous lins of fight, causing the seaon of eaient beings vanish "There were also senumerble wind opin, ll by such spits a8 UUnimpeded Light, Everywhere Manifesting Courageous Action, Wind Serking loud Banner, Areas of Light, Power Able to Dry Up Water, Great Voice Howling Everywhere, Tice Branch Hanging, Topkoot UUninpeded Wherever I Goes, Various Mansons, Great Light Shining Everybere They all worked 9 dpel the meneaity of cone “There were also innumerable space spits, Ted by such spats 8 Pure Light Shining All Around, Traveling Everywhere Deeply and Fxtensivey, Producing Auspicows Wind. Absing Secrly Beyond Obstruction Broad Steps and Bensifel Topknot, Unhndered Light Flames, Unob- structed Conquering Power, Sptiss Light, Deep and Far-Reaching Sublime Sound, AlFPeevading Light Their minds were al fee fom

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