时间：08/28/2027 08/29/2027
地点：星海禅修中心
主讲：净诚
佛法修行
梵豫王施婆罗门谷缘
佛陀在舍卫国的祇树给孤独园弘法时，有比丘向佛请示：“什么样的因缘让如来您如此赞叹布施的殊胜功德，可否为我们慈悲开示？”于是世尊对比丘们娓娓道来……
无量世前，有一波罗奈国，国王梵豫将国家治理得很好，境内百姓众多，生活富裕安乐，象、马、牛、羊等六畜兴旺。一日，国内有一擅长占卜星象的婆罗门禀告梵豫王说：“大王，国内有火星出现，大地会持续干旱二十年，农作物欠收，人民将饥饿不堪。”梵豫王听了非常忧虑，心想：“我要如何救这些百姓呢？”于是命令算师计算仓库的存粮和百姓的人数，看看每人能分配到多少粮食？不久，这些算师结算出每人可分得一升榖粮，勉强可供六年生活，就连国王也只分得二升而已，所以届时饿死的人还是很多。
旱灾持续了一段时间，有一婆罗门前去晋见梵豫王：“国王，全国只有我没分到粮食，我已命在旦夕，希望国王能怜悯我，分我一些谷粮。”梵豫王听了，心想：“我现在若是一点饥渴就不能忍受，怎能于未来世、无量世中，为众生忍受更多的饥渴寒热之苦呢！”便将自己一半的稻谷布施出来给这位婆罗门。
由于梵豫王的诚心，撼动了天宫，天帝释提桓因心想：是什么原因让宫殿如此动摇？该不会是我的寿命将尽，以致有此变动？于是释提桓因观察因缘，发现原来是梵豫王为了众生难舍能舍，因为他的诚心，才感召天宫震动。为了试探梵豫王的善心，释提桓因化作一位瘦弱不堪的婆罗门，手拄着拐杖到皇宫向国王乞讨。梵豫王心想：“以我现在这般身体，不管是否布施，最后都会死，我宁愿布施出来利益众生，死无悔恨。”于是便将仅剩的一升谷粮布施给婆罗门。
释提桓因得到谷粮后，问梵豫王：“你这般难舍能舍，是为了求得释梵天、转轮王的果报，还是世俗的荣华享乐呢？”梵豫王回答：“我并不是为了来世能得释梵天、转轮王的果报而布施，而是希望能证得正觉，救拔处于饥渴寒热中的众生。”国王发愿后，婆罗门赞叹说：“太好了！过去未曾有人发如此广大愿心。”于是释提桓因变回原貌，并交代梵豫王下令百姓整治田地，七日后将会降雨解旱。梵豫王听了非常欢喜，马上昭告全国；百姓们知道后，都努力地整治田地。到了第七天一早，果然降下甘露雨，一切作物都生长得很好；人民也渐渐多了起来，生活丰裕安乐。
佛陀告诉在场的比丘们：“当时的梵豫王就是我，因为这个缘故，所以我常常赞叹布施的果报是不可称量。”众比丘听闻佛陀的教诲个个心生法喜，依教奉行。
Date: 08/28/2027 08/29/2027
Location: Star Ocean Meditation Center
Teacher: Jason
Dharma Talk
The Karmic Story of King Brahmayu Giving Grain to a Brahmin
While the Buddha was teaching the Dharma at Jetavana Monastery in Śrāvastī, a bhikṣu asked, “By what causes and conditions does the Tathāgata so greatly praise the supreme merit of giving? May you compassionately explain.” The World-Honored One then began to expound to the monks.
In immeasurable ages past, there was a kingdom called Vārāṇasī. Its king, Brahmayu, governed well; the people were numerous, prosperous, and at ease, and livestock flourished. One day, a Brahmin skilled in astrology reported, “Great King, Mars has appeared, and there will be a drought for twenty years. Crops will fail, and the people will suffer hunger.” The king was deeply worried and thought, “How can I save the people?” He ordered calculations of stored grain and population. It was found that each person could receive only one sheng of grain, barely enough for six years; even the king would receive only two sheng, and many would still starve.
After some time, a Brahmin came and said, “Great King, I alone have received no grain and am near death. Please have compassion and give me some.” The king thought, “If I cannot endure a little hunger now, how can I endure greater suffering for beings in future lives?” He then gave half of his grain to the Brahmin.
Because of the king’s sincerity, the heavenly palace was shaken. Śakra, the lord of the gods, wondered if his lifespan was ending, but upon observing, he saw it was due to the king’s selfless giving. To test him, he transformed into a frail Brahmin and begged again. The king thought, “Whether I give or not, I will die. I would rather give and benefit beings without regret.” He then gave his remaining grain.
Śakra asked, “Do you give to gain rebirth as a heavenly king or worldly enjoyment?” The king replied, “I do not seek such rewards. I aspire to attain perfect enlightenment and liberate beings from suffering.” Śakra praised him and revealed his identity, instructing him to have the people prepare the fields, for rain would come in seven days. The king announced this, and on the seventh day, rain fell, crops flourished, and the people prospered again.
The Buddha told the monks, “At that time, King Brahmayu was myself. For this reason, I often praise the immeasurable merit of giving.” The monks, hearing this teaching, rejoiced and practiced accordingly.
