时间：03/20/2027 03/21/2027
地点：星海禅修中心
主讲：净诚
佛法修行
佛陀威德折服外道
过去有六位外道论师，贪着世间的名闻利养，并竞相号称自己是最尊最贵的。有一次，听闻到佛陀的神通威德远远超过一般人，六师便集合在一起讨论：“我们六人的修行是一般世间人所比不上的，不过最近听说佛陀的神通威德已在我们之上，我们应该商议一下，如何才能胜过那个瞿昙。”
于是，他们派遣一名侍者前去观察如来的容颜、神色、目光、胆识，是否如人所说？结果侍者一看到瞿昙，立即就被吸引，目不转睛，不忍离去。回来之后，告诉六师所看到的一切：“瞿昙的容貌是世间希有难得，其威德神态远胜过日月的光明，是我所见过的一切都无法比拟的。”但是六师却想：“佛陀是出于王宫贵族，照理说本来就该长得端正庄严，这没有什么好奇怪的。”
于是六师又派一人，前去观看佛陀的威仪气度，是否急躁而局促不安？却发现瞿昙在众人中，如同群兽中的狮王，没有一丝的畏惧之色。他们心想：“这是众人愚昧，因为贪着佛陀的光明，所以才会围绕在其四周，这也是平常不过的事。不过那瞿昙出生于王宫贵族，每天有六万婇女于昼夜间以歌舞娱乐陪伴，所以他在学问的研究上，肯定未下过工夫。”于是他们又再派遣一名通达事理之人前去听其说法，没想到瞿昙所开示之法通达古今，判析义理精辟简明。
六师知道后又自思惟：“这世上有些人就是善于用辩论来取悦别人，然而所说的内容并不一定究竟。”于是又再派人去观察听闻者的反应，到底是寂静专注谛听，还是散乱听闻？没想到大家都非常渴望且仰慕地来听开示，并且专心地注视瞿昙，目光未曾暂舍。知道这样的状况后，六师还是自我安慰：“一时结集的徒众，初发心必定非常勇猛，但日子久了就会退失离散的。”
后来，六师再一次地遣人前去了解瞿昙所说的义理，是深远幽邃还是浅显毫无头绪。没想到侍者回报说：“瞿昙所宣之法，如大海般广大无涯，而我们所知道的法，只是如牛蹄入水般地浅薄罢了。现在连我都想要成为佛陀的弟子，更何况其他人呢！”
于是，有众多人先后前往佛陀的住所听闻开示，心性坚固者便随佛修道，心中仍有疑惑者，就回到六师的处所，叙述所听闻的道理。六师这时才体会到，三界之中唯独佛陀是最尊贵的，所化育的十方众生也是无人可比得上的。于是六师遣散徒众，使其各自求得真正的安心之处！
Date: 03/20/2027 03/21/2027
Location: Star Ocean Meditation Center
Teacher: Jason
Dharma Talk
The Buddha’s Majestic Virtue Subdues the Heretics
In the past, there were six heretical teachers who were attached to worldly fame and gain, each claiming to be the most supreme and exalted. One day, hearing that the Buddha’s spiritual powers and majestic virtue far surpassed ordinary people, the six gathered and discussed, “Our cultivation surpasses that of ordinary people, yet we now hear that the Buddha exceeds us. We must deliberate on how to surpass Gautama.”
They sent an attendant to observe the Tathāgata’s appearance, demeanor, gaze, and courage to see if it matched what people said. Upon seeing Gautama, the attendant was immediately captivated, unable to avert his eyes or leave. Returning, he reported, “Gautama’s appearance is rare in the world; his majestic presence surpasses the brilliance of the sun and moon—nothing I have seen compares.” Yet the six thought, “He was born into royalty; it is only natural that he appears dignified. This is nothing remarkable.”
They then sent another to observe his bearing, whether he was restless or uneasy. Instead, he found Gautama among people like a lion among beasts, utterly fearless. They reasoned, “People are deluded, drawn by his radiance; this is nothing unusual. Besides, being raised in luxury with constant entertainment, he surely has not applied himself to study.” So they sent a learned man to hear his teaching, but found that Gautama’s Dharma penetrated past and present, with precise and lucid analysis.
They reflected, “Some people are skilled in eloquence to please others, yet their words are not ultimate truth.” So they sent another to observe the listeners—whether they were attentive or distracted. Instead, all listened with deep admiration and unwavering focus. Still, the six consoled themselves, “New followers are always zealous at first; over time they will disperse.”
Later, they again sent someone to examine whether Gautama’s teachings were profound or shallow. The attendant returned, saying, “His Dharma is vast like the ocean, while what we know is as shallow as water in a hoofprint. Even I now wish to become his disciple—how much more so others!”
Thus, many people went to hear the Buddha. Those with firm resolve followed him in practice; those still in doubt returned to the six teachers and recounted what they had heard. Only then did the six realize that in the three realms, the Buddha alone is truly supreme, and none can equal his ability to guide beings. They dismissed their followers, allowing each to seek true peace.
