The True God Has No Form, the Great Way Is Silent
The True God Has No Form, the Great Way Makes No Sound The way of heaven and earth is self-evident without words; the realm of the sacred reveals itself without movement. The Dao De Jing says, “Great sound is rarely … (Continue Reading)
Medicine Supreme Bodhisattva Mantra
Medicine King Bodhisattva Mantra The “Medicine King Bodhisattva Mantra,” also known as the “Great Dharani Mantra for Subduing the Sea of Afflictions and Empowerment,” is the supreme mantra in Buddhism used to counter afflictions and purify the karma of killing … (Continue Reading)
Praise to Kṣitigarbha
Praise to Kṣitigarbha “Praise to Kṣitigarbha” is a verse in Buddhism specifically extolling the great vows and merits of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva. The most widely known and most often recited in Dharma assemblies and daily practice is the classic eight-line praise … (Continue Reading)
Incantation for Offering Incense to the Deity
Incantation for Offering Incense Incantation for Offering IncenseThe earliest and most central source is the Taoist daily scriptureThe Scripture of Morning and Evening Devotions of the Xuanmen (abbreviated as The Morning and Evening Devotions Scripture). Four core effects: Spiritual communication … (Continue Reading)
Incantation of the Old Lord
The Divine Incantation of Lao Jun The “Incantation of the Great Supreme Lao Jun” mainly comes fromfolk Daoist ritual manuals, copies of liturgical rites and ceremonies (commonly called the master’s ledger book), and orally transmitted secret records of folk belief, … (Continue Reading)
The Supreme Lord Laozi’s Explanation of the Heart Sutra
The Scripture on the Heart, Spoken by the Most High Lord Lao “The Scripture on the Heart, Spoken by the Most High Lord Lao” (“liao” is pronounced the same as “liao,” meaning to comprehend or realize) is an important classic … (Continue Reading)
Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Verse
Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva Verse Source unknown Benefits of reciting or writing this verse: Relieve anxiety and settle body and mind: By praising the Bodhisattva’s pure wisdom and dignified presence, one can quickly gather the scattered thoughts of the mind and dispel … (Continue Reading)
Guru Padmasambhava Heart Mantra
The Heart Mantra of Guru Padmasambhava Before Guru Padmasambhava was about to leave Tibet in the 8th century CE, he foresaw the future degenerate age of the Dharma, when sentient beings would face many disasters, diseases, wars, and mental suffering. … (Continue Reading)
The Yellow Emperor’s Classic of the Hidden Talisman
The Yellow Emperor’s Yinfu Classic It was written later by people under the name of the Yellow Emperor; the actual date of compilation is unknown (most scholars believe it was between the Northern Dynasties and the Tang dynasty). The Tang-dynasty … (Continue Reading)
The Scripture of the Primordial Yang Talisman
The Hunyuan Yang Talisman Scripture “The Hunyuan Yang Talisman Scripture” is a Daoist internal alchemy cultivation classic included in the “Orthodox Daoist Canon”. The full text is only a little over 140 characters, all in four-character rhymed verse. Its wording … (Continue Reading)
Mārīcī Heart Mantra
Mārīcī Heart Mantra The “Mārīcī Heart Mantra” mainly comes from Buddhist scriptures such as the Sutra Spoken by the Buddha on Mārīcī and the Sutra Spoken by the Buddha on the Dhāraṇī of the Bodhisattva Mārīcī, translated by eminent monks … (Continue Reading)
Shakyamuni Heart Mantra
Shakyamuni Heart Mantra The “Heart Mantra of Shakyamuni Buddha” mainly comes from the Tibetan Buddhist “Small Prajñā Sūtra” (full title: “The Sūtra Spoken by the Buddha on the Small-Character Prajñā Pāramitā of the Holy Mother of the Buddhas”) and the … (Continue Reading)
Mantra of the Heart of the King of Wealth
Mantra of the Heart of Vaiśravaṇa Source unknown The merits and benefits of the Heart Mantra of Vaiśravaṇa are extremely vast, and are mainly divided intoworldly wealth、supramundane meritsanddisaster-averting protectionthree major aspects: 1. Increase worldly wealth and blessings Attract wealth and … (Continue Reading)
Mantra of the Heart of the Buddha Mother Gulugulie
Guru Cule Mother Buddha Heart Mantra Guru Cule Mother Buddha Heart Mantra (also known as the Mantra of the Mother Buddha of Enlightened Speech) has its fundamental source in the Chinese Buddhist canon in Volume 3 of the Ritual Manual … (Continue Reading)
The Eight Great Mantras of Taoism
The Eight Great Daoist Incantations The general source of the Eight Great Daoist Divine Incantations is“The Morning and Evening Scripture for Daily Daoist Practice of the Xuanmen”(abbreviated as the “Morning and Evening Practice Scripture”). Overview of the effects of the … (Continue Reading)
Guanyin Spiritual Response Mantra
Avalokiteshvara Spiritual Response Mantra Origin and Historical Background No exact scriptural record: This mantra has no definite Buddhist scripture source in the traditional Tripitaka. It is said to be a “dream-bestowed mantra” of Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva (similar to a “terma” in … (Continue Reading)
Guanyin Spiritual Response Mantra
Avalokiteshvara Spiritual Response Mantra Origin and Transmission Background No specific scripture: This mantra does not come from any particular lengthy Buddhist sutra; it belongs to the category of “dream-received mantras,” which later people obtained through recitation and mystical response. Recorded … (Continue Reading)
Vajra Heart Mantra
Vajra Heart Mantra The “Vajra Heart Mantra” (also known as the Heart Mantra of the Diamond Sutra or the Mantra of the Inexhaustible Treasury of Prajñā) comes from Volume 8 of the Buddhist Chinese translation of the esoteric text Collection … (Continue Reading)
The Endless Treasury of Wisdom Dharani
Prajñā Inexhaustible Treasury Mantra The “Prajñā Inexhaustible Treasury Mantra” (also known as the “Prajñā Inexhaustible Treasury Dhāraṇī” or the “Diamond Sutra Mantra”)is mainly found in Volume 3 of the Dhāraṇī Collection Sutra. It is an important mantra associated with the … (Continue Reading)
Five-Color Tibetan Wealth Deity Mantra
Five-Colored Tibetan Wealth Deity Mantra Effects Corresponding to the Five Wealth Deities: Yellow Wealth Deity (for seeking regular income and stability): best suited foroffice workers, entrepreneurs, and corporate executives. It can stabilize regular income, increase one’s existing merit and lifespan, … (Continue Reading)
Moonlight Bodhisattva Mantra
Moonlight Bodhisattva Mantra The exact source of the “Moonlight Bodhisattva Mantra” is the Mahayana Buddhist scripture“The Great Compassion Heart Dharani Sutra of the Thousand-Armed and Thousand-Eyed Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva” (abbreviated as the “Great Compassion Heart Dharani Sutra” or the “Great Compassion … (Continue Reading)
Invocation Mantra for the Summoning of the Eastern Flower Emperor Lord (Wood Duke Ancestor)
Donghua Emperor Lord (Lord Mu) Invocation Mantra Orthodox Daozang Original Source The source of this mantra isthe Orthodox Daozangin the Dongxuan section, text category“Taishang Dongxuan Lingbao Chishu Yujue Miaojing” (Lower Scroll). Date of composition: probably composed during theEastern Jin period … (Continue Reading)
Dissolving the Curse of Illness
Eliminating the Disease Mantra “Eliminating the Disease Mantra” is also known as the “Mantra for Eliminating All Illnesses” or the “Kundali Bodhisattva Mantra.” Its original Sanskrit mantra is “Om, Shri-ta, Shri-ta, Kundali, Svaha.” This mantra comes from the “Verse for … (Continue Reading)
Great Auspicious Heavenly Goddess Mantra
Great Auspicious Heavenly Goddess Mantra The “Great Auspicious Heavenly Goddess Mantra” (also known as the Mantra of the Good Woman Deity) comes from the “Ten Small Mantras” in the Chinese Buddhist “Collection of Morning and Evening Recitations,” and its core … (Continue Reading)
Mantra of the Divine Treasure Mountain of Merit
Mantra of the Precious Mountain of Merit The “Mantra of the Precious Mountain of Merit” is first found in the Song-dynasty compilation Mìzhòu Yuányīn Wǎngshēng Jí, edited by Zhiguang and Huizhen. The text records that this mantra comes from the … (Continue Reading)
Sacred Amulet of the Buddha of Immeasurable Life and Decisive Radiant Light King Dharani
The Dharani of the Victorious Radiance King of the Noble Immeasurable Life The “Dharani of the Victorious Radiance King of the Noble Immeasurable Life” (also one of Buddhism’s “Ten Small Mantras”) comes fromThe Sutra Spoken by the Buddha on the … (Continue Reading)
Wish-Fulfilling Jewel Wheel King Dhāraṇī
Ruyi Jewel Wheel King Dharani The “Ruyi Jewel Wheel King Dharani” comes from esoteric Buddhist scriptures in Chinese Buddhism and has multiple different translations.It mainly comes from the “Ruyi Wheel Dharani Sutra” translated by Bodhiruci of the Tang dynasty, as … (Continue Reading)
The Pure Land Text by the Repentance Master Ciyun
The Pure Land Text of Master Ciyun Chan The source of “The Pure Land Text of Master Ciyun Chan” (also known as the “Small Pure Land Text”) is a work composed by the Song Dynasty Tiantai master, Venerable Ciyun Zunshi … (Continue Reading)
Bhaisajyaguru Buddha Empowerment Mantra
The Medicine Buddha Empowerment Mantra The “Medicine Buddha Empowerment Mantra” (abbreviated as the Medicine Buddha Mantra) comes from the Mahayana Buddhist scripture The Sutra of the Original Vows and Merits of the Medicine Master Lapis Lazuli Light Tathagata. Effects: Relief … (Continue Reading)
Amitabha Buddha’s Name
The Buddha’s name, Amitabha The specific benefits of reciting or hearing the sacred name of Amitabha are mainly reflected in the following aspects: Peace and happiness in this life (benefits in the present life) Protection by the Buddha’s light: One … (Continue Reading)
Auspicious Mantra for Dispelling Calamities
Disaster-Dispelling Auspicious Mantra The “Disaster-Dispelling Auspicious Mantra” (also called the Disaster-Dispelling Auspicious Dhāraṇī) comes from the Sutra Spoken by the Buddha on the Great, Mighty, and Brilliant Light Disaster-Dispelling Auspicious Dhāraṇī. Core Source and Background: Scriptural source: The full title … (Continue Reading)
The Heart Sutra of the Perfection of Wisdom
The Heart Sutra of the Prajñāpāramitā The textual source of the “Prajñāpāramitā Heart Sutra” (abbreviated as the “Heart Sutra”) is mainly drawn from the 600-fascicle “Mahāprajñāpāramitā Sūtra” translated by Master Xuanzang (abbreviated as the “Great Prajñā Sūtra”). Below are the … (Continue Reading)
Vajra Treasury Mantra
The Mantra of Akasagarbha “The Mantra of Akasagarbha”mainly comes from the Mahayana Buddhist scriptures The Sutra of Akasagarbha Bodhisattva and The Sutra of the Divine Mantra of Akasagarbha Bodhisattva. Among them, the most representative text used to enhance memory is … (Continue Reading)
Moonlight Bodhisattva Mantra
Moonlight Bodhisattva Mantra Core Effects and Benefits For detailed merits and benefits, please refer to the “Great Compassion Heart Dharani Sutra”; the main points include: Relief from illness and pain: Can heal various physical and mental afflictions, and has the … (Continue Reading)
Avalokiteshvara Heart Mantra
Avalokiteshvara Heart Mantra The Avalokiteshvara Heart Mantra (that is, the Six-Syllable Great Bright Mantra / Six-Syllable Mantra, Sanskrit: Om Mani Padme Hum) comes from the Mahayana Buddhist scripture The Sutra of the Buddha Speaks of the Great Vehicle Adornment Jewel … (Continue Reading)
Manjushri Bodhisattva Heart Mantra
Manjushri Bodhisattva Heart Mantra Source in Chinese Esoteric Buddhism and Tang Esoteric Buddhism: The commonly used mantra of Manjushri Bodhisattva in Chinese Buddhism and East Asian Esoteric Buddhism is“Om Samaya Satvam” (Sanskrit transliteration: Om samaya satvam). Scriptural source: It mainly … (Continue Reading)
Green Tara Heart Mantra
Green Tara Heart Mantra Four Major Benefits of the Green Tara Heart Mantra: Eliminates fear and anxiety: It can soothe inner unease, help relieve stress, and stabilize emotions, making it a popular choice for calming the mind and aiding sleep … (Continue Reading)
Shurangama Mantra Heart Mantra
The Heart Mantra of the Śūraṅgama Mantra The “Śūraṅgama Mantra” (full title: “Great Buddha’s Crown Śūraṅgama Divine Mantra”) comes from Volume Seven of the Mahayana Buddhist scripture The Śūraṅgama Sūtra, formally titled The Śūraṅgama Sūtra of the Tathāgata’s Secret Cause … (Continue Reading)
The Supreme Inner Elixir Scripture on Guarding the One and True Meditation
The Supreme Inner Alchemy Scripture of Guarding the One in True Stillness The “Supreme Inner Alchemy Scripture of Guarding the One in True Stillness” is a Daoist inner alchemy classic included in the Dongshen section, Benwen category, of the Orthodox … (Continue Reading)
Maitreya Bodhisattva Short Heart Mantra
Maitreya Bodhisattva Short Heart Mantra Maitreya Bodhisattva Short Heart Mantra（Oṃ mai maitriye svāhā）mainly comes fromthe tantric scriptures and transmission rituals of Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana), and there is no fully corresponding seven-syllable short mantra in the Chinese Buddhist canon of exoteric … (Continue Reading)
The Way of the Gentleman in Mutual Respect for Objects: A Philosophy of Things Through the Erhu
Respecting Objects, the Noble Person Has a Way ~ A Philosophy of Viewing Things Through the Erhu Today, while chatting with a teacher of Chinese music, she mentioned that the music teacher at her son’s junior high school hoped to … (Continue Reading)