Marici Bodhisattva Brief Practice Method (摩利支菩薩略唸誦法)

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The *Abbreviated Recitation Method of Marici Bodhisattva* was translated by the renowned Tang Dynasty scripture translator Master Amoghavajra. This scripture belongs to the esoteric Buddhist system, originating during the flourishing period of Indian Vajrayana Buddhism and later transmitted to China. Its main content details the abbreviated ritual procedures, mantras, and visualization methods for Marici Bodhisattva, emphasizing that practicing this method can yield merits such as invisibility, protection, and the dispelling of calamities and obstacles. It was particularly revered by military commanders and soldiers. In Buddhism, Marici Bodhisattva is regarded as a powerful guardian deity who dispels disasters, averts dangers, and grants victory. This recitation method is one of the important texts for understanding esoteric Buddhist practices during the Tang Dynasty, reflecting the Buddhist ideal of protecting the state and benefiting the people.