Tang · Source text translated by 玄奘
370 · about 1 min
The Sutra of the Dhāraṇī of Six Gates was translated from Sanskrit by the eminent Tang dynasty monk Master Xuanzang. This sutra belongs to the esoteric Buddhist canon, with its core content being the six‑gate dhāraṇī mantra, emphasizing the practice of concentrating the mind through purifying the six sense‑faculties: ear, eye, nose, tongue, body, and mind. The scripture expounds that upholding and reciting this dhāraṇī can purify karmic obstructions, increase wisdom, and bring about the mindful protection of the buddhas. Within Buddhism, this sutra is regarded as a concise yet profound introduction to esoteric methods, embodying the early esoteric tradition’s emphasis on combining mantra with meditation. It has exerted significant influence on the development of esoteric Buddhism in China.
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