Sūtra on Discrimination (Fo Shuo Fenbie Jing) 佛說分別經

Translated by Dharmarakṣa

Colophon

第 17 冊　No. 738 佛說分別經 西晉 竺法護譯 共 1 卷 Volume 17, No. 738; Sūtra on Discrimination (Fo Shuo Fenbie Jing); translated by Dharmarakṣa in the Western Jin in 1 scroll.

Notes

Date 265-313 from Lancaster (Lancaster 2004, 'K 824')

English Translations

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Summary

The Buddha explains the causes of suffering and how people are deceived by their senses and worldly desires, leading to negative consequences and rebirth in lower realms. He outlines different ways people engage with Buddhism, distinguishing between those who are truly devoted, those who are influenced by worldly desires, and those who follow the path correctly. The text also warns of a future decline in Buddhist practice, characterized by corruption and a focus on material gain rather than spiritual development, emphasizing the importance of upholding precepts and seeking enlightenment. It concludes by highlighting the difficulties of attaining human birth and encountering Buddhist teachings, stressing the need for diligence in practice and adherence to the principles of morality and compassion. (AI generated)

Primary Source

Dharmarakṣa, 《佛說分別經》 'Fo Shuo Fenbie Jing,' in Taishō shinshū Daizōkyō 《大正新脩大藏經》, in Takakusu Junjiro, ed., (Tokyo: Taishō Shinshū Daizōkyō Kankōkai, 1988), Vol. 17, No. 738, Accessed 2016-09-25, http://tripitaka.cbeta.org/T17n0738.

References

  1. Lancaster, L.R. 2004, The Korean Buddhist Canon: A Descriptive Catalogue, http://www.acmuller.net/descriptive_catalogue.

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