Tang · Source text translated by 佛陀波利
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The *Buddhoṣṇīṣa Vijaya Dhāraṇī Sūtra* was translated into Chinese by the Tang Dynasty monk Buddhapāli from Kashmir. This sutra originates from the Buddha's teaching of the Vijaya Dhāraṇī mantra to save the deity Shanzhu from the misfortune of falling into the evil realms. Its core content consists of the sacred Buddhoṣṇīṣa Vijaya Dhāraṇī mantra and its profound merits. It proclaims that reciting this mantra can purify karmic obstacles, prolong life, increase blessings, shatter the sufferings of hell, and help sentient beings swiftly attain enlightenment. As an important esoteric scripture, it spread widely after its introduction during the Tang Dynasty. Its mantra is revered as one of the three great mantras in Buddhism, holding an esteemed position within Chinese Buddhist traditions such as Pure Land and Chan. It serves as a vital foundation for practices aimed at dispelling calamities, seeking blessings, and delivering the deceased.
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