18) To these Beings who are all compassion, I offer innumerable luminous aerial palaces, adorned with hanging necklaces of pearls and gems, illuminating the cardinal directions, and resounding with sweet praises.
19) I present to the great Munis tall gem-studded parasols, inlaid with pearls, most beautiful, whose elegant shafts are of gold.
20) From this moment, may clouds of adoration [that I offer to the Buddhas], clouds of music, voices and instruments, arise, delight of the heart and joy of every creature.
21) May flowers, gems, [sandalwood powder and garments] rain down without ceasing upon [all the texts of] the good dharma, pearls [in light and beneficence], upon stupas and icons.
22) As Manjughosa and the others [Bodhisattvas, masters of the ten grounds] worship the Victors, so too do I worship the tutelary Buddhas and the host of their sons [the Bodhisattvas], [with the same resolve].
23) I too praise these oceans of virtues with praises, rivers of harmonious notes: may it be, for Them, as I imagine it, a manifold concert of praise.
24) As many atoms as there are in all the “Buddha-fields” of the universe, so many times do I prostrate myself before all the Buddhas of the past, the present and the future, before the dharma, before the excellent Sangha.
19) I present to the great Munis tall gem-studded parasols, inlaid with pearls, most beautiful, whose elegant shafts are of gold.
20) From this moment, may clouds of adoration [that I offer to the Buddhas], clouds of music, voices and instruments, arise, delight of the heart and joy of every creature.
21) May flowers, gems, [sandalwood powder and garments] rain down without ceasing upon [all the texts of] the good dharma, pearls [in light and beneficence], upon stupas and icons.
22) As Manjughosa and the others [Bodhisattvas, masters of the ten grounds] worship the Victors, so too do I worship the tutelary Buddhas and the host of their sons [the Bodhisattvas], [with the same resolve].
23) I too praise these oceans of virtues with praises, rivers of harmonious notes: may it be, for Them, as I imagine it, a manifold concert of praise.
24) As many atoms as there are in all the “Buddha-fields” of the universe, so many times do I prostrate myself before all the Buddhas of the past, the present and the future, before the dharma, before the excellent Sangha.
25) I salute all the stupas [whether or not they contain relics], all the places sanctified by the future Buddha [Çâkyamuni during his successive births]. I pay homage to the venerable masters and ascetics.
26) I take refuge in the Buddha, [and observe His law] until I attain supreme enlightenment: I take refuge in the Law and in the excellent company of Bodhisattvas.
27) I invoke the perfect Buddhas who dwell in all regions, the Bodhisattvas of great compassion; I come before them and, prostrating myself, [say to them:]
28-29) The sin [of body, speech, or thought] that I have foolishly committed or caused another to commit, whether in this life or in times past throughout the eternity of transmigration, the sin that I have approved [in thought or speech], a senseless tormentor of myself, this sin I confess, consumed by the burning of remorse.
30) All offenses committed against the three jewels and against [my benefactors], father, mother, and other persons worthy of respect, by deed, word, or thought;
31) The deadly sin that I have committed, a sinner, driven by all manner of passions, I confess without reserve, O Guides!
33) How shall I escape it? Protect me with all speed, lest death come too soon before my sin is effaced.
26) I take refuge in the Buddha, [and observe His law] until I attain supreme enlightenment: I take refuge in the Law and in the excellent company of Bodhisattvas.
27) I invoke the perfect Buddhas who dwell in all regions, the Bodhisattvas of great compassion; I come before them and, prostrating myself, [say to them:]
28-29) The sin [of body, speech, or thought] that I have foolishly committed or caused another to commit, whether in this life or in times past throughout the eternity of transmigration, the sin that I have approved [in thought or speech], a senseless tormentor of myself, this sin I confess, consumed by the burning of remorse.
30) All offenses committed against the three jewels and against [my benefactors], father, mother, and other persons worthy of respect, by deed, word, or thought;
31) The deadly sin that I have committed, a sinner, driven by all manner of passions, I confess without reserve, O Guides!
33) How shall I escape it? Protect me with all speed, lest death come too soon before my sin is effaced.
34) Death does not examine what has been done and what has not been done; it destroys us through our trust; neither can the healthy man rely upon it any more than the sick man; it is an unforeseen thunderbolt.
35) It was to find what was pleasant and avoid what was painful that I so often sinned: had I not reflected that one day I must abandon everything and depart?
36) My enemies, my friends, my own body, all [that I feel and know]—what will remain of them? Nothing.
37) The objects of the senses will be no more than a memory. Like a dream, all things will disappear, and for ever.
38) Many friends and enemies have passed before my eyes: alone remains, alone accompanies me, terrible, the sin for which they were the occasion.
39) I did not understand that I was a passer-by here below: I sinned, I sinned through delusion, through attachment, through aversion.
40. Night and day, without pause, the resources of life are exhausted. Nothing renews them: I shall undoubtedly die.
41. Lying upon my bed or struck down while standing, my parents will surround me in vain; alone, I shall endure all the pains of death.
42. Seized by the messengers of Yama and led to the place of my torment, where shall I find a kinsman, a friend? Merit alone could save me, but this friend I have neglected.
35) It was to find what was pleasant and avoid what was painful that I so often sinned: had I not reflected that one day I must abandon everything and depart?
36) My enemies, my friends, my own body, all [that I feel and know]—what will remain of them? Nothing.
37) The objects of the senses will be no more than a memory. Like a dream, all things will disappear, and for ever.
38) Many friends and enemies have passed before my eyes: alone remains, alone accompanies me, terrible, the sin for which they were the occasion.
39) I did not understand that I was a passer-by here below: I sinned, I sinned through delusion, through attachment, through aversion.
40. Night and day, without pause, the resources of life are exhausted. Nothing renews them: I shall undoubtedly die.
41. Lying upon my bed or struck down while standing, my parents will surround me in vain; alone, I shall endure all the pains of death.
42. Seized by the messengers of Yama and led to the place of my torment, where shall I find a kinsman, a friend? Merit alone could save me, but this friend I have neglected.
43. Attached to this fleeting life, forgetful of the certain punishment, intoxicated, I have sinned, O Protectors, I have greatly sinned.
44. The condemned man led forth to have his foot or hand cut off—his body withers, thirst grips his throat, his sight grows dim and fails.
45-46. What will it be when the messengers of the god of the dead lay hands upon me, dreadful as they are? Consumed by fever and terror, defiled with my own filth, my terrified eyes will seek a protector in the four quarters of the sky: “What spontaneous Goodness will protect me from this dreadful danger?”
47. The sky is empty and without help: I fall back into unconsciousness. What shall I do then, what shall I do in this place of terror that is hell?
48-49. This very day I would take refuge in the mighty Protectors of the world, in the Victors who strive to guard mankind and destroy all suffering; in the Law they have won, which removes the dangers of existence; I take refuge, and with all my heart, in the company of the Bodhisattvas.
50. Moved by fear, I give myself to Samanlabhadra; I also give myself, of my own accord, to Manjughosa.
51. Avalokita, protector, living compassion, I call upon him with cries of distress and terror; may he protect me, for I am a sinner!
52. The noble Àkaçagarbha and Ksitigarbha and all the great compassionate ones, I call upon them to protect me.
44. The condemned man led forth to have his foot or hand cut off—his body withers, thirst grips his throat, his sight grows dim and fails.
45-46. What will it be when the messengers of the god of the dead lay hands upon me, dreadful as they are? Consumed by fever and terror, defiled with my own filth, my terrified eyes will seek a protector in the four quarters of the sky: “What spontaneous Goodness will protect me from this dreadful danger?”
47. The sky is empty and without help: I fall back into unconsciousness. What shall I do then, what shall I do in this place of terror that is hell?
48-49. This very day I would take refuge in the mighty Protectors of the world, in the Victors who strive to guard mankind and destroy all suffering; in the Law they have won, which removes the dangers of existence; I take refuge, and with all my heart, in the company of the Bodhisattvas.
50. Moved by fear, I give myself to Samanlabhadra; I also give myself, of my own accord, to Manjughosa.
51. Avalokita, protector, living compassion, I call upon him with cries of distress and terror; may he protect me, for I am a sinner!
52. The noble Àkaçagarbha and Ksitigarbha and all the great compassionate ones, I call upon them to protect me.
53. Homage to Vajrapâni! At the sight of Him, all the wicked flee in terror, messengers of the god of death or demons.