Sutra on the Fearlessness-Giving Dhāraṇī Spoken by the Buddha (佛說施一切無畏陀羅尼經)

About 佛說施一切無畏陀羅尼經

Song · Source text translated by 施護等

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The Sutra on the Mantra that Bestows Fearlessness to All Beings was translated during the Song Dynasty by the master translator Shihu and others. This scripture belongs to the category of mantra teachings and primarily expounds a specific mantra and its practice methods, which are said to bestow fearlessness and peace upon all beings. The core of the text revolves around the mantra that grants fearlessness to all, elucidating its profound merits and emphasizing that reciting this mantra can eliminate fear and calamities, bringing peace and stability to both body and mind. Within Buddhism, this sutra reflects the distinctive features of Esoteric Buddhism, which places great importance on mantras and achieving realization in this very life. It serves as an important text for the study of Esoteric literature and practices during the Song Dynasty, offering practitioners a path to compassionate protection through the method of sound.