Heart Sutra (觀自在菩薩隨心呪經)

About 觀自在菩薩隨心呪經

Tang · Source text translated by 智通

7,359 · about 25 min

"The Sutra of the Heart Mantra of Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva" was translated by the Tang Dynasty scripture translator Zhitong and belongs to the esoteric Buddhist canon. This sutra records the secret mantra transmitted by Avalokiteśvara Bodhisattva, emphasizing that reciting this mantra can bring the merit of dispelling calamities, resolving misfortunes, and fulfilling wishes with ease. Its content integrates mantra recitation with the compassionate power of the bodhisattva, reflecting the emphasis on the efficacy of mantras during the flourishing period of esoteric Buddhism in the Tang Dynasty. This sutra is an important text in Chinese esoteric Buddhism, showcasing the integration of Avalokiteśvara devotion with esoteric practices, and has profoundly influenced later Buddhist rituals and folk beliefs.