《Toh 79 (Kangyur)》
CBETA 84K-toh79
Homage to all buddhas and bodhisattvas. Thus, did I hear at one time. The Bhagavān was staying at Prince Jeta’s Grove, Anāthapiṇḍada’s park near Śrāvastī, with a great saṅgha of a thousand monks and ten thousand bodhisattvas. Gods of the desire realm, the form realm, and the pure abodes were also in attendance. With an entourage of hundreds of thousands surrounding and venerating him, the Bhagavān was teaching the Dharma. Mañjuśrī Kumārabhūta was also present at that time, seated amid those who had gathered there in that assembly. The god Śrībhadra was also present, seated amid those who had gathered there in that assembly. Then the Bhagavān addressed Mañjuśrī Kumārabhūta: “Mañjuśrī, I beseech you, use your inspired eloquence, and teach the Dharma to this assembly of gods and bodhisattvas.” “Bhagavān, I am ready to speak,” replied Mañjuśrī, “but where should I begin?” The Bhagavān replied, “Mañjuśrī, begin by using your inspired eloquence about the scope of a buddha.” “Bhagavān,” said Mañjuśrī, “the scope of a buddha is not the scope of the eyes, and it is not the scope of form. It is not the scope of the ears, and it is not the scope of sound. It is not the scope of the nose, and…
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