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The Dhāraṇī of Sūryaprabha Bodhisattva and Candraprabha Bodhisattva is one of the important mantras in Buddhism, traditionally believed to have been transmitted by eminent monks or translators of the Tang Dynasty, though the specific authorship is no longer known. Its history can be traced back to the esoteric scriptures of Mahāyāna Buddhism, often associated with the devotion to Bhaiṣajyaguru (the Medicine Buddha), and is used for dispelling calamities, prolonging life, and purifying karmic obstacles. The main content involves invoking the blessings of Sūryaprabha Bodhisattva and Candraprabha Bodhisattva, through which reciters may attain luminous wisdom and cool tranquility. This mantra holds a significant position in the rituals of Chinese Buddhism, particularly as a core practice within the Bhaiṣajyaguru tradition, embodying the compassionate spirit of bodhisattvas in aiding sentient beings, and is deeply revered by devotees.