Tang · Source text translated by 不空
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Ritual for Recitation of Bhaiṣajyaguru Tathāgata Translated by the Venerable Amoghavajra of the Tang Dynasty. This is a tantric scripture detailing the practice methods of Bhaiṣajyaguru Tathāgata. Amoghavajra was a principal translator of the Esoteric school during the Tang period, who participated in translating numerous Buddhist sutras and promoted the spread of tantric teachings in China. This ritual primarily expounds upon the mantras, visualizations, and ceremonial rites of repentance related to Bhaiṣajyaguru. It emphasizes that through reciting the name and true words of Bhaiṣajyaguru Buddha, one can eliminate calamities, prolong life, and purify karmic obstacles. The practice of Bhaiṣajyaguru is highly esteemed within Chinese Buddhism, particularly valued for its benefits in this present life and for rebirth in the Pure Land. Devotees often engage in this practice to seek health and peace. This scripture embodies the integration of tantric teachings with the devotion to Bhaiṣajyaguru and serves as an important text for the study of Tang Dynasty Esoteric Buddhism and the Bhaiṣajyaguru practice.