Tang · Source text translated by 善無畏
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The "Saptakoti-buddha-mātṛ Ekavīra Dhāraṇī Sūtra" was translated and introduced to China by the Vajrayāna master Śubhakarasiṃha of the Tang Dynasty, representing an important early esoteric Buddhist scripture. Centered on the bodhisattva Cundī, this sutra details the solitary practice rituals of the esoteric tradition, including mantras, visualizations, and offering methods, emphasizing simplicity and universal accessibility. Its content integrates exoteric and esoteric teachings, reflecting the formative characteristics of Tang Dynasty Vajrayāna. Holding significant status in Buddhism, it serves as the foundational text for the Cundī practice lineage within Chinese Buddhism, profoundly influencing later Chan and esoteric practices, and remains a key document for studying Tang esotericism and Cundī devotion.