金剛智慧的德用

認識《大日經》07 Understanding the Mahāvairocana Sūtra – Part 07

不空師父/文 Written by Master BuKong

諸執金剛中的上首代表共十九位，從「虛空無垢執金剛」到「金剛手祕密主」等，另有多如十佛剎微塵數的執金剛眾也共同與會。 Among the Vajra-holders, there are nineteen chief representatives, from “Vajra-holder of Space Without Defilement” to “Vajra-hand Secret Lord.” In addition, there are vajra-holding beings as numerous as the dust particles in ten Buddha-lands who also attend the assembly.

同共聽如來說法的會眾，還有普賢菩薩、彌勒菩薩、文殊師利菩薩、除一切障菩薩等諸大菩薩。 Also present to hear the Dharma spoken by the Tathāgata are the great bodhisattvas, including Samantabhadra, Maitreya, Mañjuśrī, and the Bodhisattva “Remover of All Obstructions.”

佛經中一開始先說明佛所在地與眷屬，就好比世間法中的國家總統，在頒布政令前，必先集會與大臣們商議決斷後，再頒佈命令，這樣的過程，會使得百姓了解政令的合法性而得以遵行。 In Buddhist scriptures, the location of the Buddha and his assembly is introduced at the beginning—much like how a president, before issuing an important decree, first gathers ministers to deliberate and reach a decision. This process ensures that the people understand the legitimacy of the decree and are able to follow it.

如來為法王，說大法前必處在大眷屬菩薩圍繞中而作證明。這樣一來，聽法的人生起信心，才能真正進入法門中修行，進而得到證悟。 As the Dharma King, the Tathāgata must be surrounded by a great assembly of bodhisattvas when proclaiming the Great Dharma. This serves as a testimony, helping listeners generate faith, which allows them to truly enter the Dharma path, cultivate it, and eventually attain realization.

以下將一一介紹上首十九位執金剛： Below is an introduction to the nineteen chief Vajra-holders:

(1)「虛空無垢執金剛」 是菩提心的本體，如同虛空般無礙、無染，離於一切執著、爭論與妄想。擁有此種金剛智慧印記的人，稱為「虛空無垢執金剛」。 (1) “Vajra-holder of Space Without Defilement” This represents the essence of bodhicitta—unobstructed and undefiled like space, free from all attachments, disputes, and delusions. One who embodies this vajra wisdom seal is called the “Vajra-holder of Space Without Defilement.”

(2)「虛空遊步執金剛」 「遊步」表示不住著、精進與神變的意思。因為清淨菩提心對一切法無所住著，但又能不斷精進修行，展現大神通，因此稱為「虛空遊步」。「虛空遊步」亦是「阿字門」的平等種子，如同種子漸生芽，是修行發起的開始階段，擁有此種金剛智慧印記的人，就能稱為「虛空遊步執金剛」、又稱「發行金剛」。 (2) “Vajra-holder of Space-walking” “Space-walking” signifies non-abiding, diligence, and miraculous transformation. The pure bodhicitta does not abide in any dharma, yet continually advances and displays great spiritual powers. It also represents the equalizing seed of the “A-syllable gate,” akin to a sprouting seed in the early stage of practice. One who possesses this vajra seal is called “Vajra-holder of Space-walking,” also known as “Vajra of Initial Action.”

(3)「虛空生執金剛」 象徵修行中階段的成長。如同種子萌芽後，在四大與時節條件下於虛空中不斷滋長，菩提心也是依「無所得」為方便、以萬行為助緣，故又能真實生起「大空」，故名「虛空生」。而能擁有此種金剛智慧印記的人，就能稱為「虛空生執金剛」。 (3) “Vajra-holder of Space-born” This symbolizes the intermediate growth stage of practice. Just like a sprouting seed grows through conditions such as the four elements and seasons, so too does bodhicitta develop through the skillful means of non-attainment and the support of myriad virtuous actions. This authentic emergence of “great space” gives rise to the name “Space-born.” Those who embody this wisdom are called “Vajra-holder of Space-born.”

(4)「被雜色衣執金剛」 象徵菩提心開始萌芽，莖葉花果增長，漸成菩提心樹王的德行發散開敷，並顯現出各種法界色彩，將淨菩提心染化轉成大悲曼達拉，而能擁有此種金剛智慧印記的人，就能稱為「披著雜色衣執金剛」。 (4) “Vajra-holder Clad in Multi-colored Robes” This represents the blossoming and expansion of the bodhi tree of merit, as sprouts grow into leaves, flowers, and fruit. The pure bodhicitta manifests various Dharma-realm hues and transforms into the great compassion maṇḍala. One who embodies this stage of wisdom is called “Vajra-holder Clad in Multi-colored Robes.”

(5)「善行步執金剛」 「善」字，梵文為「毘質多羅」，有莊嚴種子義。就像果實之中蘊含種子一樣，「善行步」指如來的威儀善知時宜，知道什麼時候該度眾生、什麼時候該止息步度，以身口意的方便，善巧對應眾生的根器，巧妙轉為佛事，而能擁有此種金剛智慧印記的人，就能稱為「善行步執金剛」。 (5) “Vajra-holder of Virtuous Movement” The term “virtuous” (Skt: viśuddhara) implies dignified seed. Like fruit containing future seeds, “virtuous movement” refers to the Buddha’s conduct, knowing when to teach and when to refrain. With skillful means through body, speech, and mind, one harmonizes with beings and transforms their conditions into the path. Those who embody this are called “Vajra-holder of Virtuous Movement.”

(6)「住一切法平等執金剛」 意思是住於一切佛法的平等性中。不論自他、有為、無為、因果等諸法，都歸入於此種智慧中，究竟平等。能能擁有此種金剛智慧印記的人，就能稱為「住一切法平等執金剛」。 (6) “Vajra-holder Dwelling in the Equality of All Dharmas” This signifies abiding in the equality of all Buddha-dharmas. Whether self or others, conditioned or unconditioned, cause or effect—all are encompassed in this wisdom and seen as ultimately equal. One who holds this vajra seal is called “Vajra-holder Dwelling in the Equality of All Dharmas.”

上來所說皆為如來真實的功德，無高下、深淺之分，只是為了讓眾生方便理解，才做這樣的順序解說。 All the above represent the true qualities of the Tathāgata, without distinction in superiority or depth. They are presented in sequence only to facilitate understanding for sentient beings.

Translated into English by ChatGPT.