Qing · by 周上智錄出
4,280 · about 14 min
The Commentary on the Sutra of the Great King Guanyin, compiled by the Qing Dynasty Buddhist scholar Zhou Shangzhi, is an authoritative annotation of the Buddhist scripture, the Sutra of the Great King Guanyin. Centered on the Bodhisattva Guanyin, this sutra emphasizes that reciting its verses can bring merits such as dispelling calamities, resolving misfortunes, increasing blessings, and prolonging life. Zhou Shangzhi systematically elucidates the principles of the sutra by integrating annotations from eminent monks throughout history and incorporating his own insights from practice. The content covers explanations of the sutra's meaning, methods of cultivation, and accounts of spiritual responses. Widely circulated within Buddhist circles during the Qing Dynasty, this commentary remains a key reference for studying the practice of the Sutra of the Great King Guanyin and an important text for researching Guanyin devotion. It embodies the practical wisdom and religious value of the Guanyin practice within Chinese Buddhism.