Song · Source text translated by 法賢
193 · about 1 min
The *Buddha Speaks the Great Wisdom Dhāraṇī of Immeasurable Life*, translated by the Northern Song dynasty scripture translator Dharmabhadra, is an important dhāraṇī scripture of Mahāyāna Buddhism. This sutra centers on a dhāraṇī, proclaiming that reciting this mantra can invoke the blessings of Amitāyus Buddha, eradicate karmic obstacles, prolong life, and accomplish merit, virtue, and Wisdom (Prajñā). Its content reflects the characteristic integration of Pure Land faith and esoteric methods. It has been widely circulated within Chinese Buddhism and is one of the important practices for cultivating rebirth in the Pure Land and seeking benefits in the present life. As a representative of the official translation bureau during the Song dynasty, Dharmabhadra's translation is solemn and fluent in language, exerting a profound influence on the dissemination of Buddhist mantras and the sinicization of esoteric Buddhism.