The Buddha Speaks the Sublime Color Dhāraṇī Sutra (佛說妙色陀羅尼經)

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Song · Source text translated by 法賢

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The Sutra of the Sublime Color Dhāraṇī Spoken by the Buddha, translated by the Song dynasty scripture translator Dharmabhadra, belongs to the esoteric Buddhist canon. This sutra originated during the flourishing period of Indian esoteric Buddhism and was later transmitted to China, where it was translated under imperial decree by Dharmabhadra, reflecting the early Song court's support for Buddhism. The core content of the sutra expounds the Sublime Color Dhāraṇī mantra, emphasizing that through recitation of this mantra, one can purify body and mind, eliminate karmic obstacles, and attain wisdom and merit. Within Buddhism, this sutra is an important scripture of the Dhāraṇī category, embodying the esoteric Buddhist emphasis on mantra practice and attainment in this very life, providing a significant basis for the study of Chinese esoteric Buddhism and its practice.