Diamond Sutra
金刚般若波罗蜜经
法会因由分第一
THE REASONS FOR THE DHARMA ASSEMBLY, ONE
Thus I have heard.
如是我闻。
Once upon a time, the Buddha sojourned in the Jetavana park near Sravasti with an assembly of twelve hundred and fifty bhiksus.
一时佛在舍卫国。祗树给孤独园。与大比丘众。千二百五十人俱。
One day, at mealtime, the World Honored One put on His robe, took His bowl, and entered the great town of Sravasti to beg for His food.
尔时,世尊食时,著衣持钵,入舍卫大城乞食。
He had begged from door to door, He returned to His place.
于其城中,次第乞已,还至本处。
When He had taken His meal, He put away His robe and bowl, washed His feet, arranged His seat and sat down.
饭食讫,收衣钵,洗足已,敷座而坐。