Buddha Speaks Treasure Deity Ritual Sutra (佛說聖寶藏神儀軌經)

About 佛說聖寶藏神儀軌經

Song · Source text translated by 法天

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The Sutra of the Ritual Manual of the Sacred Treasure Treasury Deity Spoken by the Buddha, translated by the Dharma Master Fatian of the Song Dynasty. This sutra belongs to the esoteric Buddhist canon, detailing in ritual manual form the practice methods for venerating the Treasure Treasury Deity, namely Vaishravana, including mantras, mudras, altar arrangements, and prayer ceremonies. Its historical background originates from the circulation of wealth deity practices following the flourishing of Esoteric Buddhism during the Tang Dynasty, and it was translated during the Song Dynasty to meet societal needs. The main content guides devotees to obtain wealth and blessings through proper practice, embodying the esoteric Buddhist principle of realizing truth through phenomena and transforming defilement into purity. This sutra is an important text for studying the wealth deity practices within Chinese Esoteric Buddhism, holding a dual position in Buddhist faith: fulfilling worldly aspirations and accumulating transcendental merit.