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The "Sutra on Prolonging Life" is a disputed scripture within Chinese Buddhism, of uncertain authorship and date, believed to have emerged around the Tang Dynasty or slightly later. This sutra primarily teaches that through meritorious acts such as reciting Buddha's name, copying scriptures, and accumulating good deeds, one may pray for the elimination of calamities, extension of life, resolution of misfortune, and fulfillment of worldly aspirations. Its content blends Buddhist concepts of karma with folk beliefs, reflecting the secularization of Chinese Buddhism. Although not included in the orthodox Buddhist canon, the "Sutra on Prolonging Life" retains widespread influence among the people, embodying the practical integration of Buddhism with indigenous Chinese culture and serving as an important text within Buddhist folk belief.