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− | + | Excerpts from The [[Dharani]] [[Sutra]] | |
− | People and gods who recite and hold the Great Compassion Mantra will obtain fifteen kinds of good birth and will not suffer fifteen kinds of bad death. | + | English translation by the [[Buddhist Text]] Translation {{Wiki|Society}}, |
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+ | [[Dharma Realm]] [[Buddhist]] {{Wiki|University}}, {{Wiki|USA}} | ||
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+ | If [[humans]] and [[gods]] recite and hold the phrases of the [[Great Compassion Mantra]], then when they approach the end of [[life]], all the [[Buddhas of the ten directions]] will come to take them by the hand to [[rebirth]] in whatever [[Buddhaland]] they wish, according to their [[desire]]. | ||
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+ | Should any [[living beings]] who recites and holds the [[spiritual]] [[mantra]] of [[Great Compassion]] fall into the three [[evil]] [[paths]], I [[vow]] not to realise the right [[enlightenment]]. Should any [[living being]] who recites and holds the [[spiritual]] [[mantra]] of [[Great Compassion]] not be [[reborn]] in any [[Buddhaland]], I [[vow]] not to realise the right [[enlightenment]]. Should any [[living being]] who recites and holds the [[spiritual]] [[mantra]] of [[Great Compassion]] not obtain [[unlimited]] [[samadhis]] and [[eloquence]], I [[vow]] not to realise the right [[enlightenment]]. Should any [[living being]] who recites and holds the [[spiritual]] [[mantra]] of [[Great Compassion]] not obtain the [[fruits]] of whatever is sought in this very [[life]], then he cannot have been making proper use of the [[Dharani]] of the [[Great Compassion]] [[Heart]]. | ||
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+ | [[People]] and [[gods]] who recite and hold the [[Great Compassion Mantra]] will obtain fifteen kinds of good [[birth]] and will not [[suffer]] fifteen kinds of bad [[death]]. | ||
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+ | The bad [[deaths]] are: | ||
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+ | 1. They will not [[die]] of starvation or privation | ||
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+ | 2. They will not [[die]] from having been yoked, imprisoned, caned or otherwise beaten | ||
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+ | 3. They will not [[die]] at the hands of {{Wiki|hostile}} enemies | ||
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+ | 4. They will not be killed in {{Wiki|military}} {{Wiki|battle}} | ||
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+ | 5. They will not be killed by {{Wiki|tigers}}, wolves, or other [[evil]] {{Wiki|beasts}} | ||
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+ | 6. They will not [[die]] from the venom of {{Wiki|poisonous}} {{Wiki|snakes}}, black serpents, or scorpions | ||
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+ | 7. They will not drown or be burned to [[death]] | ||
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+ | 8. They will not be poisoned to [[death]] | ||
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+ | 9. They will not [[die]] as a result of {{Wiki|sorcery}} | ||
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+ | 10. They will not [[die]] of madness or [[insanity]] | ||
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+ | 11. They will not be killed by landslides or falling [[trees]] | ||
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+ | 12. They will not [[die]] of nightmares sent by [[evil]] [[people]] | ||
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+ | 13. They will not be killed by deviant [[spirits]] or [[evil]] [[ghosts]] | ||
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+ | 14. They will not [[die]] of [[evil]] [[illnesses]] which bind the [[body]] | ||
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+ | 15. They will not commit {{Wiki|suicide}} | ||
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− | Those who recite and hold the spiritual Mantra of Great Compassion will not suffer any of these fifteen kinds of bad death and will obtain the following fifteen kinds of good birth: | + | Those who recite and hold the [[spiritual]] [[Mantra]] of [[Great Compassion]] will not [[suffer]] any of these fifteen kinds of bad [[death]] and will obtain the following fifteen kinds of good [[birth]]: |
− | 1. Their place of birth will always have a good king | + | |
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+ | 1. Their place of [[birth]] will always have a good [[king]] | ||
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2. They will always be born in a good country | 2. They will always be born in a good country | ||
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+ | 3. They will always be born at a good [[time]] | ||
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4. They will always meet good friends | 4. They will always meet good friends | ||
− | 5. The organs of their body will always be complete | + | |
− | 6. Their heart will be pure and full in the way | + | 5. The {{Wiki|organs}} of their [[body]] will always be complete |
− | 7. They will not violate the prohibitive precepts | + | |
− | 8. Their family will be kind and harmonious | + | 6. Their [[heart]] will be [[pure]] and full in the way |
− | 9. They will always have the necessary wealth and goods in abundance | + | |
− | 10. They will always obtain the respect and help of others | + | 7. They will not violate the prohibitive [[precepts]] |
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+ | 8. Their [[family]] will be kind and harmonious | ||
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+ | 9. They will always have the necessary [[wealth]] and goods in abundance | ||
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+ | 10. They will always obtain the [[respect]] and help of others | ||
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11. They riches will not be plundered | 11. They riches will not be plundered | ||
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12. They will obtain everything they seek | 12. They will obtain everything they seek | ||
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− | Those who recite and hold the Great Compassion Mantra will obtain these fifteen kinds of good birth. All gods and people should constantly recite and hold it, without carelessness. | + | 13. [[Dragons]], [[gods]], and good [[spirits]] will always {{Wiki|protect}} them |
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+ | 14. In the place where they are born they will see the [[Buddha]] and hear the [[Dharma]] | ||
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+ | 15. They will [[awaken]] to the [[profound meaning]] of that Proper [[Dharma]] which they hear. | ||
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+ | Those who recite and hold the [[Great Compassion Mantra]] will obtain these fifteen kinds of good [[birth]]. All [[gods]] and [[people]] should constantly recite and hold it, without [[carelessness]]. | ||
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Latest revision as of 06:01, 24 November 2020
Excerpts from The Dharani Sutra
English translation by the Buddhist Text Translation Society,
Dharma Realm Buddhist University, USA
If humans and gods recite and hold the phrases of the Great Compassion Mantra, then when they approach the end of life, all the Buddhas of the ten directions will come to take them by the hand to rebirth in whatever Buddhaland they wish, according to their desire.
Should any living beings who recites and holds the spiritual mantra of Great Compassion fall into the three evil paths, I vow not to realise the right enlightenment. Should any living being who recites and holds the spiritual mantra of Great Compassion not be reborn in any Buddhaland, I vow not to realise the right enlightenment. Should any living being who recites and holds the spiritual mantra of Great Compassion not obtain unlimited samadhis and eloquence, I vow not to realise the right enlightenment. Should any living being who recites and holds the spiritual mantra of Great Compassion not obtain the fruits of whatever is sought in this very life, then he cannot have been making proper use of the Dharani of the Great Compassion Heart.
People and gods who recite and hold the Great Compassion Mantra will obtain fifteen kinds of good birth and will not suffer fifteen kinds of bad death.
The bad deaths are:
1. They will not die of starvation or privation
2. They will not die from having been yoked, imprisoned, caned or otherwise beaten
3. They will not die at the hands of hostile enemies
4. They will not be killed in military battle
5. They will not be killed by tigers, wolves, or other evil beasts
6. They will not die from the venom of poisonous snakes, black serpents, or scorpions
7. They will not drown or be burned to death
8. They will not be poisoned to death
9. They will not die as a result of sorcery
10. They will not die of madness or insanity
11. They will not be killed by landslides or falling trees
12. They will not die of nightmares sent by evil people
13. They will not be killed by deviant spirits or evil ghosts
14. They will not die of evil illnesses which bind the body
15. They will not commit suicide
Those who recite and hold the spiritual Mantra of Great Compassion will not suffer any of these fifteen kinds of bad death and will obtain the following fifteen kinds of good birth:
1. Their place of birth will always have a good king
2. They will always be born in a good country
3. They will always be born at a good time
4. They will always meet good friends
5. The organs of their body will always be complete
6. Their heart will be pure and full in the way
7. They will not violate the prohibitive precepts
8. Their family will be kind and harmonious
9. They will always have the necessary wealth and goods in abundance
10. They will always obtain the respect and help of others
11. They riches will not be plundered
12. They will obtain everything they seek
13. Dragons, gods, and good spirits will always protect them
14. In the place where they are born they will see the Buddha and hear the Dharma
15. They will awaken to the profound meaning of that Proper Dharma which they hear.
Those who recite and hold the Great Compassion Mantra will obtain these fifteen kinds of good birth. All gods and people should constantly recite and hold it, without carelessness.