Sutra on Expelling All Evils Spoken by the Buddha (佛說闢除諸惡陀羅尼經)

About 佛說辟除諸惡陀羅尼經

Song · Source text translated by 法賢

572 · about 2 min

The Sūtra of the Dhāraṇī for Warding Off All Evils Spoken by the Buddha, translated by the Song Dynasty scripture translator Dharmabhadra. This sūtra belongs to the esoteric teachings, formed during the flourishing period of Indian Tantric Buddhism. Its core consists of dhāraṇī mantras, possessing the supreme merit of dispelling calamities, eliminating karmic obstacles, and increasing blessings. The content expounds that reciting this dhāraṇī enables all evils to be kept at a distance, grants the protection of heavenly beings and dragons, and accomplishes wholesome benefits both worldly and transcendent. It holds an important position within Chinese Buddhism, serving as an authoritative scripture for the methods of dispelling misfortunes and praying for blessings. It is often incorporated into daily recitation practices and ceremonial rituals, embodying the ultimate wisdom of Tantric mantras in countering afflictions.