Stainless Ushnisha Dharani
The Stainless Ushnisha Dharani (Tib. གཙུག་ཏོར་དྲི་མེད།, Wyl. gtsug tor dri med) is a powerful longevity incantation found in Tibetan Buddhism. Recited by practitioners for centuries, it is believed to invoke the blessings of the enlightened deity Ushnishavijaya, specifically in her aspect associated with stainlessness and purity. By chanting this dharani and meditating on its profound meaning, devotees aim to cultivate inner peace, eliminate karma obstacles that shorten lifespan, and ultimately achieve longevity and spiritual liberation.
The concept of the 'stainless ushnisha' highlights the purity and untainted wisdom embodied by Ushnishavijaya. Practitioners revere this dharani for its ability to promote long life, counteract harmful influences, and foster a clear, unburdened mind dedicated to the Buddhist path.
- Transliteration: gtsug tor dri med
- Translation: "Stainless Crown Protrusion", "The Stainless Ushnisha"
- Associated Deity: Ushnishavijaya (with an emphasis on her pure aspect)
- Purpose:
- Purifies negative karma and removes obstacles that shorten lifespan
- Provides protection against illness, accidents, and negative influences
- Cultivates inner clarity, wisdom, and compassion
