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The "Great Vairocana Abbreviated and Rapid Method of Five-Branch Recitation" is a lost Esoteric Buddhist practice manual from the Tang Dynasty, traditionally attributed to Esoteric masters such as Śubhakarasiṃha or Yixing. This text centers on the five-branch recitation, integrating the three mysteries of body, speech, and mind. It aims to swiftly attain the perfect state of Vairocana Buddha through concise and rapid ritual practice. The content encompasses Esoteric practices such as visualization, mantras, mudras, and offerings, reflecting the Tang Esoteric Buddhist characteristic of attaining Buddhahood in this very body. As an important early text in Chinese Esoteric Buddhism, it demonstrates the practical application of the teachings from the *Mahāvairocana Sūtra* and holds significant reference value for studying the transmission and practice systems of Tang Esoteric Buddhism.