Three Types of Disciples (Fo Shuo San Pin Dizi Jing) 佛說三品弟子經

Translated by Zhi Qian

Colophon

第 17 冊　No. 767 佛說三品弟子經 吳 支謙譯 共 1 卷 Volume 17, No. 767; Three Types of Disciples (Fo Shuo San Pin Dizi Jing); Translated by Zhi Qian in the Wu in 1 scroll

Notes

Date 223-253 from Lancaster (Lancaster 2004, 'K 522')

English Translations

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Summary

This sutra describes the three types of lay disciples (Upasakas and Upasikas) based on their adherence to the five precepts and their practice of the Bodhisattva path. The highest level diligently upholds the precepts, actively guides others towards enlightenment with a Bodhisattva mind, and selflessly teaches the Mahayana path without seeking personal gain. The middle level also upholds the precepts but lacks deep understanding and proficient guidance, while the lowest level violates the precepts, criticizes wise teachers, and selfishly uses their position to gain offerings, leading to negative consequences. The Buddha emphasizes the importance of gathering to discuss the Dharma and avoiding association with such misguided individuals to prevent harm to the teachings. (AI generated)

Primary Source

Zhi Qian, 《佛說三品弟子經》 'Fo Shuo San Pin Dizi Jing,' in Taishō shinshū Daizōkyō 《大正新脩大藏經》, in Takakusu Junjiro, ed., (Tokyo: Taishō Shinshū Daizōkyō Kankōkai, 1988), Vol. 17, No. 767, Accessed 2016-09-25, http://tripitaka.cbeta.org/T17n0767.

References

  1. Lancaster, L.R. 2004, The Korean Buddhist Canon: A Descriptive Catalogue, http://www.acmuller.net/descriptive_catalogue.

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