Radiant Light Dharma Assembly Recitation Ritual (熾盛光道場唸誦儀)

About 熾盛光道場念誦儀

Song · by 遵式撰

6,829 · about 23 min

The Ritual for Recitation at the Altar of the Blazing Radiance Sutra, compiled by the venerable Master Zunshi of the Tiantai school during the Song Dynasty, is a significant esoteric Buddhist ritual text. This ritual centers on the dharani of the Blazing Radiance Tathagata and systematically establishes a complete practice method, encompassing procedures such as altar arrangement, offerings, mantra recitation, and visualization. It aims to eliminate calamities, resolve difficulties, avert astrological misfortunes, protect the nation, and bless the people through proper recitation and practice. This ritual reflects the integration of esoteric Buddhism with Tiantai practices during the Song Dynasty, demonstrating the assimilation and adaptation of Indian esoteric teachings within Chinese Buddhism. It holds an important position in Buddhist history, particularly in rituals for dispelling disasters and seeking blessings, and serves as a key document for studying Song Dynasty Buddhist rituals and the sinicization of esoteric Buddhism.