Sūtra on Four Groups (Fo Shuo Si Bei Jing) 佛說四輩經

Translated by Dharmarakṣa

Colophon

第 17 冊　No. 769 佛說四輩經 西晉 竺法護譯 共 1 卷 Volume 17, No. 769; Sūtra on Four Groups (Fo Shuo Si Bei Jing); translated by Dharmarakṣa in the Western Jin in 1 scroll.

Notes

Date 266-313 from Lancaster (Lancaster 2004, 'K 516')

English Translations

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Summary

The Buddha, speaking to a gathering of disciples and celestial beings, outlines the proper conduct for four categories of followers: monks, nuns, laymen, and laywomen. He emphasizes the importance of renouncing desires, practicing compassion, and upholding moral precepts. The Buddha warns against hypocrisy and superficial adherence to the Dharma, stressing that true practice requires sincerity, humility, and genuine dedication to the path. He details specific guidelines for each group, focusing on their respective roles and responsibilities within the Buddhist community and society. (AI generated)

Primary Source

Dharmarakṣa, 《佛說四輩經》 'Fo Shuo Si Bei 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. 769, Accessed 2016-09-25, http://tripitaka.cbeta.org/T17n0769.

References

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

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