时间：10/23/2027 10/24/2027
地点：星海禅修中心
主讲：净诚
佛法修行
帝释变迦兰陀竹林缘
王舍城中住着一位长者，名为瞿沙，虽然拥有无可算计的财富，却因崇奉外道而不信佛法。当时，目连尊者以神通力观察长者，发现他将因邪知邪见而堕入恶道之中受苦，于是心生悲悯，希望以种种方便度化瞿沙长者。
首先，目连尊者请帝释天主将佛陀所在的迦兰陀竹林，变化成拥有各式奇珍异宝及华丽幡盖装饰的巍峨宫殿。宫殿四周悬挂着宝铃，时时飘扬着清亮悦耳的铃声，地上则满布来自天上的美艳花朵。宫中亦备有数不尽的美味佳肴、珍馐百味供养佛陀及僧众。此外，伊罗钵龙王还亲自为佛陀执持幡盖，其他龙王也为比丘们执持各式幡盖；佛的两侧还站着美丽的天女，每位天女都手持精致的扇子为佛扇风。不仅如此，有数不清的护法天神以精湛的歌舞伎乐来供养佛陀。
瞿沙长者经过精舍时，见到如此庄严殊胜的景象，打从心底赞叹，对于受到众人景仰的佛陀，亦生起虔诚的恭敬与信心。于是瞿沙长者来到佛前，祈请世尊慈悲接受应供，佛陀即默然应允。
长者返家后，立即准备了美味可口的斋饭，等待佛陀的到来。不久，佛陀即带领众比丘至长者家中应供，并为其开示种种法要。长者闻佛所说，当下心开意解，即证须陀洹果。
有比丘见到迦兰陀竹林种种不可思议的奇妙变化，以及天、人、龙、鬼神等以香花、幡盖、饮食、伎乐等无上庄严供养，觉得甚是稀有难得，于是向佛请示：“世尊，请问您以何种因缘，才感得如此殊胜的果报？”
佛陀慈悲地为大众开示：“久远劫以前，有佛名为’满愿’。一日，满愿佛带领弟子，四处游行随机教化众生。当他们来到梵摩王国时，国王立刻率领文武百官出城迎接，并且恭敬地顶礼佛足，祈请佛陀能接受供养。斋僧结束，满愿佛不但为国王开示，并为其授记：‘国王于来世，当得作佛，号释迦牟尼，广度众生。’当时的梵摩王就是我，因为供养佛陀及僧众的功德，所以无量世中不堕恶道受苦，天上人间常享快乐，乃至今日成佛，仍有人天供养。”诸比丘闻佛所说，皆信守教诲，欢喜奉行。
Date: 10/23/2027 10/24/2027
Location: Star Ocean Meditation Center
Teacher: Jason
Dharma Talk
The Karmic Conditions of Indra Transforming the Kalandaka Bamboo Grove
In the city of Rājagṛha lived a wealthy elder named Gusha. Though he possessed immeasurable riches, he revered heterodox teachings and did not believe in the Buddha-Dharma. At that time, the Venerable Maudgalyāyana, using his supernatural powers, observed that the elder would fall into the evil realms due to wrong views and suffer. He therefore gave rise to compassion and sought skillful means to transform him.
First, the Venerable Maudgalyāyana requested Śakra, the lord of the heavens, to transform the Kalandaka Bamboo Grove where the Buddha resided into a magnificent palace adorned with all kinds of rare treasures and splendid canopies. Around the palace hung jeweled bells, constantly producing clear and melodious sounds, and the ground was covered with beautiful celestial flowers. Within the palace were countless exquisite foods and delicacies offered to the Buddha and the Saṅgha. In addition, the nāga king Elāpatra personally held a canopy for the Buddha, while other nāga kings held canopies for the monks. On both sides of the Buddha stood celestial maidens, each holding fine fans to cool him. Moreover, innumerable guardian deities made offerings with refined music and dance.
When Elder Gusha passed by the monastery and saw such a magnificent and extraordinary scene, he was filled with admiration. Toward the Buddha, who was revered by all, he developed sincere respect and faith. He then approached the Buddha and respectfully requested him to accept an offering. The Buddha silently consented.
The elder returned home and immediately prepared fine and delicious food, awaiting the Buddha’s arrival. Soon, the Buddha led the monks to his home to receive the offering and expounded various teachings. Upon hearing the Dharma, the elder’s mind opened in understanding, and he attained the fruit of Stream-entry.
A bhikṣu, seeing the inconceivable transformations of the Bamboo Grove and the supreme offerings made by devas, humans, nāgas, and spirits with flowers, banners, food, and music, found it extremely rare and asked the Buddha, “World-Honored One, by what causes and conditions have you obtained such a magnificent result?”
The Buddha compassionately explained, “In the distant past, there was a Buddha named Pūrṇapratijña. One day, he led his disciples traveling to teach beings. When they arrived at the kingdom of Brahmā, the king led his ministers out of the city to welcome them, bowed at the Buddha’s feet, and invited him to accept offerings. After the meal, that Buddha not only taught the king but also gave him a prediction: ‘In the future, you will become a Buddha named Śākyamuni, who will widely liberate beings.’ That king was myself. Because of the merit of offering to the Buddha and the Saṅgha, throughout countless lifetimes I did not fall into the evil realms, enjoyed happiness among gods and humans, and now have attained Buddhahood, still receiving offerings from gods and humans.” Upon hearing this, the monks faithfully upheld the teaching and rejoiced in its practice.
