The Dharani Sutra of The Buddha on Longevity, The Extinction of Offences and The Protection of Young Children: 9 of 33

After The Buddha had finished His Teaching, the messenger of the ghost who dwelt in the empty space gave rise to the following thought, “The World Honored One said that even the hells could also be transformed into Pure Lotus Pond. Then why did not I renounce the state of the ghost realm?”

Then he told the woman, Confusion, “After you have certified to the sagely path, please do not forget to cross me over!”

After that, The Thus Come One of Pervasive Lights and Proper Views again taught the woman, Confusion, “I have already taught you the Dharma of Twelve Conditioned Links of Causation. Now I will teach you also The Six Paramitas or The Six Cross-Over, which are also practiced by the Bodhisattvas.”

“What are the Six Paramitas? The first Paramite is to give expansively. Giving helps us to cross over the feelings of greed and stinginess. The second Paramita is to uphold the percepts firmly. By doing so, we will cross over wrong actions and intentions of being heedless in committing offences.”

“The Third Paramita is to be patient always. Such practice will cross over the hatred and anger. The fourth Paramita is to be diligent constantly. A man who is diligent will cross over laxity and heedlessness. The fifth Paramita is to cultivate concentration diligently. Concentration helps to cross over confusion.”

“The sixth Paramita is to clearly penetrate the wisdom. A wise man will cross over his delusion and ignorance. When a man is able to uphold the six paramitas fully and completely, only then will he arrive at the other shore. He should never even neglect any one of the Paramitas. There is also a verse on the accomplishment of Buddhahood by The Buddhas in the past.”

“All activities are impermanent. They are the dharma of birth and death. When there is no more birth and death, a man will enjoy the bliss of quietude and extinction. You should uphold and practice this dharma joyfully.”