The Buddha Speaks the Great White Parasol Dhāraṇī Sutra (佛說大白傘蓋總持陀羅尼經)

The White Umbrella Prayer of the Buddha

Translated by Master Jibian of Ancient India, Jideli Liandelu Moning, and Chief Translator Monk Zhenzhi, among others

I bow with reverence to all the most sublime teachers!

To practice the White Umbrella Deity, one should sit upon a soft, stable cushion in a quiet chamber and first generate the aspiration: "For the sake of all sentient beings of the six realms, that they may be liberated from samsara, may I attain perfect, complete enlightenment." Having made this aspiration, visualize in the space before oneself the assembly of the White Umbrella Buddha.

Thereupon, with a mind of genuine faith, take refuge in the Three Jewels. The assembly then dissolves into light, which merges into oneself, and oneself becomes light. Then recite the *svabhāva* mantra, contemplating that all is emptiness.

Within that emptiness, upon a lotus and moon disc, visualize a white *oṃ* syllable. The *oṃ* emits light, which then returns. The seed syllable transforms into a white umbrella with a golden handle. Upon the handle is adorned the *oṃ* syllable, which emits light and returns. The seed syllable transforms into the White Umbrella Deity.

She has one face, two arms, and three eyes, seated in the vajra posture. Her right hand makes the gesture of fearlessness. Her left hand holds a white umbrella at her heart. She is adorned with various jeweled ornaments. Her body is white, radiant like the sun shining upon a snowy mountain. She displays a joyful countenance, manifesting as devoid of inherent nature. One should visualize her as clearly as a reflection in a mirror.

When wishing to recite the mantra, visualize upon a lotus and sun disc at one's own heart the *oṃ* syllable surrounded by the heart mantra, the long and short dhāraṇīs, and so forth. From these, light radiates, dispelling all obscurations and misdeeds of oneself and others, as well as interruptions and the like. Having done this visualization, then recite.

When weary and wishing to make a food offering, place the offering substance before oneself. Recite the three-syllable mantra *oṃ āḥ hūṃ* to bless it, transforming it into nectar. In the space before oneself, invite the White Umbrella Deity as the principal figure, along with the twenty-two ḍākinīs dwelling in charnel grounds and mountain abodes, the seven types of Buddhas, the perfectly enlightened ones of the ten directions, and the entourage of the three beautifully adorned pure Brahmā gods and Indra. Visualize one's tongue transforming into a vajra-light tube and recite the offering mantra:

Oṃ Sarva Tathāgata Uṣṇīṣa Cakra Varttani Hūṃ Phaṭ Dṛḍha Mālī Kha Kha Kha Hi Kha Hi

Having recited three or five times, then chant praises, prayers, and blessings. After seeking and requesting the desired matters are completed, respectfully send off the assembly of Buddhas. The offered food is to be discarded in a clean place, and the wholesome roots are dedicated.

Oṃ ye dhāta uttara uṣṇīṣa-cchāya(lead) tathāgate nama amala-gita dhāraṇī(Sanskrit)

Homage to the Supreme Triple Gem, the Invincible White Parasol from the Crown-Protuberance of All Tathāgatas, the Mother of All Buddhas, the Sovereign Dhāraṇī.

Thus have I heard:

At one time, the Bhagavān was dwelling in the Heaven of the Thirty-Three, the delightful abode of the gods adorned with the excellent Dharma, together with a great assembly of bhikṣus and great Bodhisattvas, as well as hosts of devas including Śakra, lord of the gods. Then the Bhagavān, seated upon a lotus throne, entered the samādhi of the Universal Vision of the Uṣṇīṣa. Suddenly, from the uṣṇīṣa of the Bhagavān, there manifested such a dhāraṇī-mantra dharma practice:

Homage to the Perfectly Enlightened One and all Bodhisattvas of courageous wisdom. Homage to the Perfectly Enlightened One. Homage to the Sublime Dharma. Homage to the Great Assembly. Homage to the seventy koṭis of truly consummate Perfectly Enlightened Ones and the assemblies of Śrāvakas and others. Homage to all destroyers of worldly adversaries and the like. Homage to all Stream-Enterers and the like. Homage to all Once-Returners and the like. Homage to all Non-Returners and the like. Homage to all those who truly transcend the world and the like. Homage to all those who enter reality and the like. Homage to the divine sages, mantric incantations, and those possessing the power of blessings and the like. Homage to all those who recite and uphold the vidyā-mantras and attain accomplishments and the like. Homage to Pure Brahmā. Homage to Śakra, Lord of the Devas. Homage to the beautiful and powerful ones who cause the retreat of the lords of ascetic practices and the like. Homage to the beautiful one adorned with five hand-seals, the object of reverence for the one without beloved sons. Homage to the beautiful one who destroys the triple-storied palace-city, dwelling in the charnel ground, the object of reverence for all the Mātṛkās. Homage to the Bhagavān Tathāgata of the Buddha family. Homage to the Buddha of the Lotus family. Homage to the Buddha of the Vajra family. Homage to the Buddha of the Ratna family. Homage to the Buddha of the Karma family. Homage to the Buddha of the youthful family. Homage to the Buddha of the Nāga family. Homage to the Buddha, King of the Vajra family's implements. Homage to the Buddha of Immeasurable Light. Homage to the Immovable Buddha. Homage to the Medicine Buddha, King of Lapis Lazuli Light. Homage to the Buddha, Lord of the Śāla trees, Perfect in Flower and Fruit. Homage to the Buddha Śākyamuni. Homage to the Buddha, King of Supreme Jewels. Homage to the Most Excellent Samantabhadra Buddha. Homage to the Buddha, Lord of All Illuminations. Homage to the Buddha with Perfect Eyes, King of Supreme Uraga Incense.

Having paid homage to them, from the crown protuberance of the Bhagavati Mother of All Tathāgatas emerged the White Umbrella Buddha Mother, the Unrivaled Great Repelling Mother. She decisively severs all evil demons that arise, severs all other mantras, repels untimely and violent death, liberates sentient beings from all bondage, repels all inauspicious and malevolent dreams, destroys the eighty-four thousand evil demons, pleases the twenty-eight constellations, subdues the eight great planetary mansions, repels all enemies and adversaries, destroys the most extremely violent and malevolent inauspicious dreams, and rescues from calamities of poison, weapons, water, and fire.

By the gathering of all powers through the mudrā, may it protect me, protect me.

Om! Salutations to the Unconquerable One, the Tathagata, the Ushnisha Crown of Victory. Homage to you who vanquishes all obstacles. Hūṃ Phrom! Destroy all obstacles! Hūṃ Phrom! Destroy all great demonic forces! Hūṃ Phrom! Destroy all sickness and calamities! Hūṃ Phrom! Destroy all sins and defilements! Hūṃ Phrom! Destroy all evil spirits and malevolent beings! Hūṃ Phrom! Subdue all misfortune and negativities! Hūṃ Phrom! Destroy all demonic interference and hindrances! Hūṃ Phrom! Protect me from all harm! Hūṃ Phrom! Guard and shield me!

From the crown protrusion of the Tathāgatas, the Victorious Mother, emerges the White Umbrella Buddha Mother, the Vajra Crown Protrusion Great Repelling Mother, the Mother Possessing a Thousand Great Arms, the Mother Having a Thousand Great Heads, the Mother Possessing Ten Million Kotis of Eyes, the Non-dual Blazing One Endowed with Various Marks, the Vajra Vast Great White Mother, the Sovereign of the Triple Realm Mandala Mother; at all times protect me, protect me.

Om, calamities of kings, calamities of thieves, calamities of fire, calamities of water, calamities of poison, calamities of weapons, calamities of foreign armies, calamities of famine, calamities of enmity, calamities of pestilence, calamities of thunderbolts, calamities of untimely and violent death, calamities of earthquakes, calamities of celestial arrows, calamities of royal punishment, calamities of celestial beings, calamities of dragons, calamities of lightning, calamities of aerial spirits, calamities of wrathful beasts.

Moreover, among all the demons—celestial demons, nāga demons, asura demons, wind spirit demons, sky-flying demons, gandharva demons, doubt-spirit demons, great serpent demons, obstructive demons, yakṣa demons, hungry ghost demons, ḍākinī demons, flesh-eating demons, emerging demons, vessel-bag demons, foul-smelling demons, body-stench demons, emaciating demons, forgetfulness-causing demons, madness-inducing demons, nightmare-bringing demons, suppression-inflicting demons, constellation demons—may I attain safety and auspiciousness.

May I attain peace and auspiciousness amidst the spirits who seize power, spirits who steal beauty, spirits who devour the womb, spirits who drink blood, spirits who consume the embryo, spirits who eat flesh, spirits who feed on fat, spirits who devour marrow, spirits who consume greasy garments, spirits who take life, spirits who eat vomit, spirits who eat excrement, spirits who drink urine, spirits who feed on discharges, spirits who consume leftovers, spirits who eat spittle, spirits who eat mucus, spirits who devour saliva, spirits who feed on pus, spirits who take offered food, spirits who eat garlands, spirits who consume fragrances, spirits who devour incense, spirits who steal the mind, spirits who eat flowers, spirits who consume fruits, spirits who devour crops, and spirits who feed on burnt offerings.

All mantras created by them and all demons shall be severed by striking with the vajra; All mantras created by roaming spirits shall be severed by striking with the vajra; All mantras created by ḍākinīs and ḍākinī maidens shall be severed by striking with the vajra; All mantras created by the Great Beast-Lord shall be severed by striking with the vajra; All mantras created by the Loveless One shall be severed by striking with the vajra; All mantras created by sky-flyers and truth-performers shall be severed by striking with the vajra; All mantras created by Mahākāla and the Dark Mother shall be severed by striking with the vajra; All mantras created by the Skull-Cup Bearer shall be severed by striking with the vajra; All mantras created by the Victorious One, the Honey-Maker, and the Accomplisher of Past Vows shall be severed by striking with the vajra; All mantras created by the Four Sisters shall be severed by striking with the vajra; All mantras created by Pīṭha(upper palate) Hṛdaya, the Joyful Lord, and the Gathering Lord shall be severed by striking with the vajra; All mantras created by the Impure Without Virtue shall be severed by striking with the vajra; All mantras created by the Destroyer of Enmity shall be severed by striking with the vajra; All mantras created by the Free From Desire shall be severed by striking with the vajra; All mantras created by the Lord of Secrets, Vajrapāṇi, shall be severed by striking with the vajra.

Homage to the Mother, the Bhagavati, the White Umbrella Goddess Emerged from the Crown Protuberance of All Tathāgatas. Protect me, protect me.

Oṃ Aḥ Siddhi Rakṣa Kha Praśaṃsa Puṣṭa(na) Sādhā Tathāgate(dvaya) Hara Hara Khaḍa Khaḍa Hara Hara Mṛḍa Mṛḍa Canda(na) Canda(na) Mṛda(na) Mṛda(na) Hūṃ Hūṃ Phat(ta) Phat(ta) Svāhā Śrī Śrī Phat(ta) Hū Hū Phat(ta) Amṛta Phat(ta) Apratihatā Phat(ta) Pramardanī Phat(ta) Asura Dāraṇa Kha Phat(ta) Sarva Satvāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Saṅghāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Aśrīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Maruṇīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Karuṇīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Gana(na) Dā(la)yāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Śrī(dvaya) Na(la)yāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Mahoragīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Yakṣīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Rākṣasīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Pretīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Dākinyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Mātṛyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Gu(ṇān)ma(ṇān)lī Phat(ta) Sarva Mātṛṅīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Gata Putraṇīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Skanda(na)ṇīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva U(na)ma(na)ṇīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Jayaṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Abhisamārīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva A(guttara)kītīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Ḍa(la)ra(tālu)kīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Ḍa(la)va(la)kīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Cū(lī)yāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Kṛta Karmaṇī Kā(la)ṅīyāṃ Phat(ta) Kṛṇa Vindu(ta)yāṃ Phat(ta) Jñāna Prajñā Ḍa(mūrdha)ca(la)tīyāṃ Phat(ta) Tā(laṁjha)bhukīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Tīrthikīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Śramaṇīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Dvādaśa(rī)yāṃ Phat(ta) Jaya Karma Ḍa(mūrdha)kārayāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva A(la)dāsatkāṃ Phat(ta) Mṛ(mūrdha)jālīyāṃ Phat(ta) Ja(la)mi(mūrdha)ma Kṛṇīyāṃ Phat(ta) Sarva Kau Mālīyāṃ Phat(ta) Dvādaśaṇīyāṃ Phat(ta) Mahā Pratā(tālu)krīyāṃ Phat(ta) Maṇḍala(dvaya)śa(tālu)kāraya Apratā(tālu)krā Rājaya Phat(ta) Mahākāraya Mātṛkaṇḍa Namaskṛtīyāṃ Phat(ta)

Tara, the swift and heroic one, Tara, the great and compassionate one, Tara, the one who dispels all fear, Tara, the one who grants all wishes, Tara, the one who speaks the truth, Tara, the one who is like a bird soaring in the sky, Tara, the one who is like a solitary star, Tara, the one who is like a lotus in full bloom, Tara, the one who is like a wish-fulfilling jewel, Tara, the one who is like a radiant sun, Tara, the one who is like a gentle moon, Tara, the one who is like a boundless ocean, Tara, the one who is like a mighty mountain, Tara, the one who is like a vast and empty sky, Tara, the one who is like the essence of all that is.

May all beings who harbor hatred and malice toward me, those who bear ill will and violent intent, those who seek to seize power and influence, and furthermore, the spirits that steal beauty, the ghosts that devour offspring and dwellings, the blood-drinking ghosts, the ghosts that consume congealed fat, the flesh-eating ghosts, the ghosts that feed on grease, the marrow-devouring ghosts, the ghosts that consume afterbirth, the life-taking ghosts, the ghosts that feed on vomit, the ghosts that consume excrement, the ghosts that drink urine, the ghosts that feed on bodily discharges, the ghosts that devour leftovers, the ghosts that consume saliva, the ghosts that feed on mucus, the ghosts greedy for spittle, the pus-eating ghosts, the ghosts that steal offerings of food, the ghosts that devour garlands, the ghosts that feed on fragrances, the scent-consuming ghosts, the ghosts that eat flowers, the fruit-devouring ghosts, the ghosts that consume sprouts, the ghosts that feed on burnt offerings, those with sinful and resentful minds, those filled with envy and aversion, those possessed by violent and wicked thoughts, and furthermore, all celestial demons, dragon demons, non-celestial demons, wind spirit demons, sky-flying demons, gandharva demons, doubtful spirit demons, great serpent demons, obstructing demons, yaksa demons, hungry ghost demons, flesh-eating demons, emanation demons, vessel-carrying demons, foul-smelling demons, corpse-stench demons, wasting demons, madness-inducing demons, bewitching demons, forgetfulness-causing demons, subduing demons, sky-walking mother demons, constellation demons, hell-lord demons, dark mother delight demons, wandering adorned demons, thorn-pulling demons, and furthermore, all one-day fevers, two-day illnesses, three-day illnesses, four-day illnesses, seven-day illnesses, chronic epidemics, endless pestilences, leprous pains, ailments arising from wind, ailments arising from bile, ailments arising from phlegm, ailments arising from their combination, and all diseases and bodily afflictions— may they all be dispelled.

Moreover, may all ailments of the body, such as loss of appetite, eye disease, nose disease, mouth disease, neck disease, heart disease, throat disease, ear disease, tooth disease, fever of the heart, brain disease, disease of the side, disease of the spine, abdominal disease, waist disease, disease of the anus, disease of the thigh, disease of the shin, disease of the hand, disease of the foot, disease of the limbs, and disease of all the limbs, be dispelled and may there be protection. O Great White Umbrella Buddha-Mother, the Great Turning-Back Mother of the Vajra Crown Protuberance, within the range of twelve yojanas, may all emanators, corpse-raisers, and ḍākinīs, as well as epidemics, scabies, itching sores, pox sores, leprous sores, chapped sores, hemorrhoids, burn sores, tubercular sores, and exquisite sores, along with the terror of emaciation, and poison from jewels, combined poison, and poison from curses, as well as perils from fire and water, and further, strife, enmity, harm, and untimely death, and also the *ḍrīmapugaka* insects, *ḍrīraṭa* insects, vipers, scorpions, lizards, snakes, rats, wolves, lions, tigers, bears, brown bears, and wolves, water beasts, and those like gadflies and flies that take the lives of others—may all their mantras be bound, all their activities be bound, all other mantras be bound, and may all mantras of the māras be bound.

Tadyathā Oṃ Anale Anale Khaṣe Khaṣe Bandhe Bandhe Hūṃ Hūṃ Phaṭ Phaṭ Svāhā

Hūṃ Hrīḥ Luṃ(Two syllables combined) Ma Na Dha(Ta) Svāhā

If any practitioner writes this Unrivaled Great Repelling Mother, the White Umbrella Buddha-Mother Who Emanates from the Crown Protuberance of All Tathāgatas, upon birch bark, white cloth, or tree bark, and then wears it upon the body or around the neck, then until the end of that life, they cannot be harmed by poison, cannot be harmed by weapons, cannot be burned by fire, cannot be swept away by water, cannot be struck by jewel-poison, cannot be harmed by compounded poison, cannot be destroyed by spell-poison, and cannot be assailed by untimely death or shortened lifespan. All hostile demons and all malicious companions, in every place, will become pleasing, beloved, and revered. Furthermore, the eighty-four thousand vajra families equal to the sands of the Ganges will also protect, also rescue, also shelter, and they will make them pleasing, beloved, and revered. Moreover, within eighty-four thousand great kalpas, they will obtain the clairvoyance of recollecting past lives. Also, in lifetimes to come, they will not take birth among piśācas, rākṣasas, pretas, or bodies that are foul or have foul odor. Nor will they receive a human body afflicted by poverty. They will also be endowed with the merit and fortune of Tathāgatas, Arhats, Perfectly Enlightened Ones, as countless as the sands of the Ganges. Furthermore, if one constantly upholds the Unrivaled Great Repelling Mother, the White Umbrella Buddha-Mother Who Emanates from the Crown Protuberance of All Tathāgatas, then even without practicing celibacy, one will accomplish celibacy; even without being able to forbear, one will accomplish forbearance; even without being pure, one will become pure; even without the upavāsa vows, one will obtain the upavāsa vows; even without upholding fasting precepts, one will accomplish the fasting precepts. Even if one has committed the five heinous crimes, they will be utterly purified without remainder, and all past karmic obstructions will be completely eradicated. If a woman desiring a child upholds the Unrivaled Great Repelling Mother, the White Umbrella Buddha-Mother Who Emanates from the Crown Protuberance of All Tathāgatas, she will obtain a son endowed with longevity, merit, and power. After death, she will be reborn in the Land of Ultimate Bliss. Moreover, for human sickness, cattle sickness, livestock plague, epidemic illness, harm, the provocation of illness-obstacles, and the remaining forces of all other armies in battle, if one places this Unrivaled Great Repelling Mother, the White Umbrella Buddha-Mother Who Emanates from the Crown Protuberance of All Tathāgatas, upon the top of a banner, makes extensive offerings, and erects the banner upon a great city gate, within a palace or dwelling, within a village or district, within a settlement, upon a plain, or in a solitary place, and makes extensive offerings to the Unrivaled Great Repelling Mother, then the realm will swiftly become peaceful and tranquil. It will also pacify epidemic illness-obstacles, harm, conflict, and the remaining forces of all other armies.

Mālāprabhāṇī Exorcism and Protection Dhāraṇī:

Ning, it is attained. Om, Śitāmo (unmoving) ma (me) hṛ (heart), ma (me) hṛ (heart), protect me, protect me. Svāhā. Śikhara (peak) śikhama (crest) mo (me). Om, hūṃ, Śitāmo (unmoving) ma (me) na (mind) hṛ (heart), ma (me) na (mind) hṛ (heart), ma (me) dhara (holder) ra (oh), protect me. Ra (oh) śikhara (peak) śikhama (crest) mo (me) dhara (holder) ma (me) ne (guide). Hūṃ, phat, Svāhā.

Constantly uphold the heart mantra.

Om. All the Tathagatas, protect us. Homage to the noble, cool one. Om. Remove, remove. Extinguish, extinguish. Disperse, disperse. Destroy, destroy. Utterly destroy, utterly destroy. Hum, hum. Phat, phat. Svaha.

Dhāraṇī for Enhancing Physical Health and Intimate Affinity:

Oṃ Sarva Tathāgata Uṣṇīṣa Canda Hūṃ Phaṭ Phaṭ Svāhā.

The Mantra of Embracing Protection:

Armor Mantra:

Hūṃ māmā hūṃ nī svāhā

One should practice the illumination of wisdom, and all those nāgas and others will send rain in due season. The Perfectly Enlightened One and the Bodhisattvas, the devas and asuras, humans and gandharvas, and all the world rejoiced greatly, praising the place where the Bhagavān had spoken.

The Sutra of the Great White Parasol Dhāraṇī Spoken by the Buddha

Great White Umbrella Goddess's General Praise and Prayer Verse

The Great White Canopy Dharani Praise and Prayer Verse is Concluded.