Buddha Speaks the Dharani of Akashagarbha (佛說虛空藏菩薩陀羅尼)

About 佛說虛空藏菩薩陀羅尼

Song · Source text translated by 法賢

169 · about 1 min

The Sutra of the Mantra of Akashagarbha Bodhisattva, Spoken by the Buddha, is a Buddhist tantric scripture translated by the Song Dynasty monk-translator Faxian. This sutra originated in the late period of Indian Mahayana Buddhism, during the flourishing of tantric Buddhism, and was translated by Faxian under imperial decree at the official translation bureau of the Northern Song Dynasty. Its core content expounds the majestic spiritual power of Akashagarbha Bodhisattva, includes his root mantra, and details the merits and benefits of reciting this mantra, such as increasing wisdom, purifying karmic obstacles, and fulfilling virtuous aspirations. This sutra holds a lofty status in Buddhism, serving as an essential basis for practicing the Akashagarbha method. It reflects the tantric emphasis on mantras while highlighting Akashagarbha Bodhisattva's compassionate spirit as a manifestation of wisdom and wealth, providing an important model for practice in Chinese Buddhism.