12 Vows of Medicine Buddha
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1. I vow that my body shall shine as beams of brilliant light on thisinfinite and boundless world, showering on all beings, getting rid of theirignorance and worries with my teachings. May all beings be like me, witha perfect status and character, upright mind and soul, and finally attainingenlightenment like the Buddha.
2. I vow that my body be like crystal, pure and flawless, radiatingrays of splendid light to every corner, brightening up and enlighteningall beings with wisdom. With the blessings of compassion, may all beingsstrengthen their spiritual power and physical energy, so that they couldfulfil their dreams in the right track.
3. I vow that I shall grant by means of boundless wisdom, all beingswith the inexhaustible things that they require, and relieving them fromall pains and guilt resulting from materialistic desires. Although clothing,food, accommodation and transport are essentials, it should be utilisedwisely as well. Besides self-consumption, the remaining should be generouslyshared with the community so that all could live harmoniously together.
4. I vow to lead those who have gone astray back to the path of righteousness.Let them be corrected and returned to the Buddha way for enlightenment.
5. I vow that I shall enable all sentient beings to observe preceptsfor spiritual purity and moral conduct. Should there be any relapse orviolation, they shall be guided for repentance. Provided they truly regrettheir wrong-doings, and vow for a change with constant prayers and strongfaith in the Buddha, they could receive the rays of forgiveness, recovertheir lost moral and purity.
6. I vow that all beings who are physically disabled or sick in allaspects be blessed with good health, both physically and mentally. Allwho pays homage to Buddha faithfully will be blessed.
7. I vow to relieve all pain and poverty of the very sick and poor.The sick be cured, the helpless be helped, the poor be assisted.
8. I vow to help women who are undergoing sufferings and tortures andseeking for transformation into men. By hearing my name, paying homageand praying, their wishes would be granted and ultimately attain Buddhahood.
9. I vow to free all beings from evil thoughts and its control. I shalllead them onto the path of light through inculcating them with righteousnessand honour so that they will walk the Buddha way.
10. I vow to save prisoners who have genuinely repented and victimsof natural disasters. Those who are sincere will be blessed by my supremepowers and be freed from sufferings.
11. I vow to save those who suffer from starvation and those who committedcrime to obtain food. If they hear my name and faithfully cherish it, Ishall lead them to the advantages of Dharma and favour them with best foodand eventually lead a tranquil and happy life.
12. I vow to save those who suffer from poverty, tormented by mosquitoesand wasps day and night. If they come across my name, cherish it with sincerityand practise dharma to strengthen their merits, they will be able to achievetheir wishes.
Extracted from The Sutra of the Master ofHealing.
