Ksitigarbha Sutra (地藏菩薩像靈驗記)

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The Miraculous Records of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Images, compiled by the Song Dynasty monk Changjin, is a Buddhist scripture documenting miraculous manifestations associated with statues of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva. The work gathers authentic accounts from the Tang and Song periods, recording popular tales of Kṣitigarbha images manifesting sacred power, relieving suffering, and rescuing the distressed, thereby illustrating the compassionate spirit of the Bodhisattva’s great vow to deliver all beings. As an important text of Kṣitigarbha devotion, it reflects the forms of popular Buddhist belief during the Song Dynasty, particularly highlighting Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva’s central role in redeeming beings from hell realms and bestowing worldly benefits. Its contents are vivid and detailed, serving both as significant material for the study of Buddhist miracle literature and as historical evidence for understanding the Kṣitigarbha Dharma-gate in later generations. In Chinese Buddhist history, it holds distinctive religious value and documentary significance.