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  1. Buddha's Teaching on Dental Mantra Sutra (佛說呪齒經)
  1. The Buddha Speaks the Tooth Mantra Sutra (佛說呪齒經)
  2. Buddha's Teaching on Dental Mantra Sutra (佛說呪齒經)

The Buddha Speaks the Tooth Mantra Sutra (佛說呪齒經)

About 佛說呪齒經

Eastern Jin · Source text translated by 曇無蘭

119 · about 1 min

Translated by the Western Regions monk Dharmarakṣa of the Eastern Jin Dynasty, the *Buddha Speaks the Sutra on the Spell for Teeth* is an early esoteric Buddhist scripture transmitted to the Han region. This sutra originated during the initial development of Indian esoteric Buddhism, reflecting the contemporary faith practice of healing illnesses through mantras and dhāraṇīs. The text primarily records the Buddha’s proclamation of specific spells and methods of recitation for preventing and treating dental ailments, emphasizing that devout recitation can bring merits such as relieving pain and averting calamities. This sutra serves as an important document for the study of Buddhist medicine, particularly dental incantations, demonstrating the early application of esoteric teachings in daily life and providing valuable historical material for understanding the integration of Buddhism with traditional Chinese medicine.

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佛說呪齒經

Sutra on the Tooth Charm Spoken by the Buddha

東晉竺曇無蘭譯

Translated by Zhu Tanwulan of the Eastern Jin Dynasty

南無佛、南無法、南無比丘僧,南無舍利弗、大目乾連比丘,南無覺意名聞邊。北方健陀摩呵衍山,彼有虫王名差吼無,在某牙齒中止。今當遣使者,無敢食某牙及牙根中。牙根中、牙邊虫,不即下器中,頭破作七分,如鳩羅勤蟮。梵天勸是呪。南無佛,令我所呪皆從如願。

I pay homage to the Buddha, I pay homage to the Dharma, I pay homage to the community of monks. I pay homage to Shariputra and the great Mahamaudgalyayana monks. I pay homage to the renowned enlightened one from the borderlands.

To the north, on Mount Gandhamadana, there is a worm king named "Chā Chà Wú," who dwells in someone's teeth. Now I shall send a messenger: do not dare to eat those teeth or the roots of those teeth. If the worms in the roots, in the edges of the teeth, do not immediately fall into the container, may their heads break into seven pieces, like the Gangā serpent.

Brahma himself encourages this spell. I pay homage to the Buddha—may all the spells I recite be fulfilled according to my wish.

佛說呪齒經

Sutra on the Tooth Charm Spoken by the Buddha


CBETA Code: T1327

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