Qing · by 周克復纂
9,769 · about 33 min
The Record of Miraculous Responses from Upholding the Avataṃsaka Sūtra, compiled by Zhou Kefu of the Qing dynasty, is a Buddhist text documenting miraculous events associated with the recitation and practice of the Avataṃsaka Sūtra. This work collects accounts of spiritual responses experienced by monastics and lay practitioners throughout history who upheld and recited this sūtra, demonstrating its sublime merits and efficacious power in practice. Through concrete examples, it highlights the importance of the Avataṃsaka Sūtra in spiritual cultivation, reflecting the widespread influence and popularity of Avataṃsaka devotion during the Ming and Qing periods. As an important supplementary text within the Avataṃsaka tradition, it not only strengthened the faith of devotees in this sūtra but also provides valuable material for the study of the Buddhist tradition of miracle tales. This work holds a unique place in Buddhist history and serves as a significant resource for understanding the interaction between Avataṃsaka thought and popular belief.