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Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Mantra Eliminates Karma

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The Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva mantra is one of the popular mantras in Mahayana Buddhism, especially in East Asia. He is often referred to as the bodhisattva of hell beings, because of his vow not to attain Buddhahood until the hell is completely emptied.

Some followers of Mahayana Buddhism have a belief in the realm of hells and pretas, afflicted and vindictive spirits that can somehow contact the living and disturb them. Therefore, in Mahayana we can find many bodhisattvas who are said to be able to help get rid of these disturbing spirits.

If you have any trouble caused by spirits, think of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva and recite his name many times. The bodhisattva is often prayed to by the poor, the sick, the depressed, and those who are troubled by nightmares or wandering ghosts.

In Japan, Ksitigarbha is highly respected, and statues of him appear in abundance, especially in cemeteries and resorts. Traditionally, the Bodhisattva has been worshiped as the guardian of Mizuko’s soul, the soul of a miscarriage or aborted fetus. Firefighters are also believed to be under His protection.


Who is Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva in Buddhism? Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva (Japanese: Jizo) is often referred to as the Bodhisattva of the beings in the hells, as the vow will not attain Buddhahood until the hell is completely emptied.

“As long as hell is not empty, I vow not to become a Buddha, only after all sentient beings are saved will I myself realize Bodhi.”

In addition to suffering in the hell, Bodhisattvas also help beings in other realms, such as humans, asuras, hungry ghosts, animals, and insects. He hoped that by teaching all these creatures, it would be possible to prevent them from committing more sin, and thus help them put an end to their constant sufferings.

Ksitigarbha is often confused with Xuanzang, a monk of the Tang Dynasty who made a perilous journey to obtain Buddhist scriptures. That’s because they both wear monk robes and wear a crown on their heads.

Across Asia, we can come across many mantras praying for blessings from Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva. The mantra is said to be from the Buddhas equal to the number of grains of sand of the Ganga River. He made offerings to them and then received this mantra.


Mantra long version:


CHHIM BHO CHHIM BHO CHIM CHHIM BHO / AKASHA CHHIM BHO / VAKARA CHHIM BHO / AMAVARA CHHIM BHO / VARA CHHIM BHO / VACHIRA CHHIM BHO / AROGA CHHIM BHO / DHARMA CHHIM BHO / SATEVA CHHIM BHO / SATENI HALA CHHIM BHO / VIVA ROKA SHAVA CHHIM BHO / UVA SHAMA CHHIM BHO / NAYANA CHHIM BHO / PRAJÑA SAMA MONI RATNA CHHIM BHO / KSHANA CHHIM BHO / VISHEMA VARIYA CHHIM BHO / SHASI TALA MAVA CHHIM BHO / VI AH DRASO TAMA HELE / DAM VE YAM VE / CHAKRASE / CHAKRA VASILE / KSHILI PHILE KARAVA / VARA VARITE / MADERE PRARAVE / PARECHARA BHANDHANE / ARADANE / PHAN CHI CHA CHA / HILE MILE AKHATA THAGEKHE / THAGAKHI LO / THHARE THHARE MILE MADHE / NANTE KULE MILE / ANG KU CHITABHE / ARAI GYIRE VARA GYIRE / KUTA SHAMAMALE / TONAGYE TONAGYE / TONAGULE / HURU HURU HURU / KULO STO MILE / MORITO / MIRITA / BHANDHATA / KARA KHAM REM / HURU HURU


Mantra short version:


Oṃ Ha Ha Ha Vismaye Svāhā – Om Ha Ha Ha Win Sam Mo Ti So Ha

Om / Namo Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva

Om Pramardane Svaha

Namo Di Zhang Wang Pu sa

Om Ah Kshiti Garbha Thaleng Hum


The Meaning of the Ksitigarbha Sutra The story of Ksitigarbha was first described in the Pūrvapraṇidhāna Sūtra or Kṣitigarbhasūtra, one of the most popular and important scriptures in Mahayana Buddhism.

This sutra is said to record the words of Shakyamuni Buddha during the last period of his life. The Buddha spoke of the beings in the “HeavenTrayastrimsa (a world of gods in Hindu and Buddhist cosmology) as a sign of remembrance and gratitude for his beloved mother, Maya.

The central meaning of the Ksitigarbha Sutra is “filial piety” to parents, it is like a bright light illuminating the entire universe. The whole universe rejoices over filial piety and so it is said: “Heaven and earth consider filial piety essential, filial piety the most important, with a filial son, the whole family is safe. lost”.

If you are filial to your parents, your children will be filial to you, if you are not filial to your parents, your children will treat you the same way. One might think, “What is a human being? It’s not just about trying to achieve success by any means?” This is completely wrong!

Man’s first duty is to be filial to his parents. Parents are heaven and earth, parents are Buddhas. If you don’t have your parents you won’t have a body, and if you don’t have a body, you can’t become a Buddha. If you want to become a Buddha, you must start by being filial to your parents.

This sutra shows the methods according to the teachings of Buddhism and explains the merits and virtues of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. It deals with the Law of cause and effect and its workings by describing the consequences caused by bad actions.

It also helps sentient beings avoid future mistakes that cause endless suffering. The scriptures refer to filial responsibility that implies not only the kinship family but also towards all sentient beings as part of one great family in the universe.

In the Ksitigarbha Sutra, the Buddha declares that, some time ago, Ksitigarbha was a Brahmin nun who was deeply concerned with the soul of her mother who had been exiled to the earth prison for slandering the “Three Jewels” namely Buddha, Dharma and Sangha. She sold whatever she had and used the money to buy daily offerings to worship the Buddha in order to save her mother from hell.

One day, while she was praying in the temple, she heard the Buddha telling her to go home, sit down and recite her name. As she followed the Buddha’s instructions, she found herself transported to hell, where her guardian told her that her mother had achieved many achievements through her sincere prayers and was no longer in hell.

Benefits of Chanting Ksitigarbha Mantra Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva mantra can be used when someone encounters any difficult problems in life. Reciting this mantra 108 times a day will help neutralize all difficulties and sufferings of a person.

Mantras are also used for clearing karma and removing obstacles in the practice of the esoteric methods of Tibetan Tantrism. In Vietnam, the Ksitigarbha sutra is used for praying for sutras, funerals or weeks of life (Bardo – the 49-day intermediate body phase).

“The practice of chanting or reciting Ksitigarbha mantra is especially beneficial for those who have serious health problems, heavy problems, financial difficulties or are in danger such as natural disasters, earthquakes. ..” – Lama Zopa Rinpoche

In Japan, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is revered as the protector of infants who are stillborn, miscarried or malformed. He is the patron god of travelers, guardian of pregnant women. He helps limit natural disasters in Japan, prolongs lives, and is the guardian of children. Bodhisattvas appear in many forms to alleviate the suffering of the living and the dead here.

Buddha said to Akasagarbha: Listen, listen attentively! Now, I will tell you about the benefits of reciting Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva mantra, one by one. In the future, any good man or woman who pays homage to Ksitigarbha and listens to this sutra, moreover offers incense, fruit, food… to praise the Bodhisattva, will gain. the following benefits:


The protection of the deity
Daily increase in merit
Not fall behind on the path to enlightenment
Wealth and abundant clothing and food
No disease occurs
No natural disaster, flood, fire
Don’t be harassed by robbers or thieves
Admiration and respect of all those encountered
Supported by Gods and Demons
Transforming a woman’s body into a man’s body upon reincarnation
Being the daughter of a royal court if reincarnated as a woman
Possessing a dignified and graceful figure
Regular rebirth in heaven
Sometimes become an emperor or a king
Possessing magical powers like knowing one’s previous life
All prayers will be answered
Happy family members
Get rid of all unexpected and unpleasant developments
Permanently erase bad karma
Always be safe wherever you are
Always feel safe and happy in your dreams
Purify bad karma for those who have died
Get the praises of the Saints
Possessing a smart mind and a healthy body
Rich in compassion
Achieve Enlightenment


Buddhists should recite the Ksitigarbha mantra at the temple, it will have more meaning. Because in the temple there is dignified, quiet. When we read the Sutra, we can easily pay attention and not be influenced by external circumstances. Thanks to that, the three karmas are pure, the eyes only read the Sutras, the body sits dignified and the thoughts are profoundly meaningful in each sutra. Accordingly, it will bring great merit.

Moreover, when chanting the Ksitigarbha mantra at the temple, if there are places that you don’t understand, there are monks who explain it better. Chanting at home will lack one of the three forms of the Three Jewels, which are monks.

When going to the temple to recite Sutras with monks and many Buddhists reciting the Sutras, the profound meaning of the Ksitigarbha mantra is echoed throughout, going deep into one’s consciousness, making spiritual strength strong and feeling strong peace and self-understanding of the meaning of the Ksitigarbha Sutra.

In this way, our wisdom becomes more and more clear, the three poisons of greed, hatred, and delusion become thinner and thinner, karma is eliminated more and more, and delusional delusions are reduced and reduced. At that time, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva will appear, the hell gates of greed, hatred, and delusion will be broken, saving us and all sentient beings from hell.


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