Diamond Sutra Miracles Record (金剛經感應傳)

About 金剛經感應傳

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The Record of Miraculous Responses from the Diamond Sutra is a Buddhist collection of accounts documenting the spiritual efficacy gained through reciting and transcribing the Diamond Sutra. The original author is unknown, and the exact date of compilation is uncertain, though it is believed to have circulated widely during the Tang and Song dynasties and thereafter as part of the literature on miraculous responses. Its contents primarily gather stories from various periods of devotees who, through sincere faith in the Diamond Sutra, experienced wondrous responses such as the elimination of disasters, healing of illnesses, prolongation of life, and liberation of the deceased. Such records of miraculous responses hold significant importance in Buddhist history. They popularized Mahayana scriptures through accessible and relatable examples, strengthened people's confidence in the Dharma, and promoted the dissemination of the Diamond Sutra and the practice of folk faith. They serve as important documents for the study of Chinese Buddhist social history and religious practice.