Song · Source text translated by 法賢
308 · about 1 min
The Buddha Speaks the Dhāraṇī of Past Lives Wisdom Sutra, translated by the Dharma Master Faxian of the Song Dynasty, belongs to the esoteric Buddhist canon. This sutra records the Buddha's proclamation of the Dhāraṇī of Past Lives Wisdom, aiming to aid practitioners in attaining the knowledge of past lives, thereby understanding the causal connections and karmic relationships from previous existences. The text emphasizes that reciting this dhāraṇī can eliminate karmic obstructions, increase wisdom, and lay the foundation for liberation from the cycle of rebirth. Within Buddhism, this sutra is an important text of the mantra esoteric tradition, often utilized in cultivation practices and ritual ceremonies, holding a significant role in guiding followers to perceive cause and effect and elevate their spiritual awakening.