The surangama shurangama sutra a new translation with. At one time the buddha dwelt at the city of shravasti in the sublime abode of the jeta grove with a gathering of great bhikshus, twelve hundred fifty in all. The shurangama sutra says, if you recite and uphold the shurangama mantra until you gain skill and can make it function, then eightyfour thousand vajra treasury bodhisattvas and their retinue of followers will always stay near you and protect you, so that everything you hope for will come true. The shurangama mantra is a dharani or long mantra of east asian mahayana and tibetan vajrayana buddhist origin that is popular in china, japan, and korea, although relatively unknown in modern tibet, even though there are several shurangama mantra texts sadhana, shastra in the tibetan buddhist canon. Because of that, we buddhist disciples must use our lives to protect the shurangama sutra, must use vows and resolution to protect the shurangama sutra, and cause the shurangama sutra to. They begin by starting rumors, saying that the shurangama sutra is phony. Reading and text from the shurangama sutra translated and published by the buddhist text translation s. If the shurangama sutra exists, then the proper dharma exists. Therefore, because the shurangama sutra is so true, all the demon kings use all kinds of methods to destroy the shurangama sutra. The length of time varies with individuals, but all the same, the key is to be persistent. However, this is not the time for that, because we are in the middle of the explanation of the shurangama sutra, and the mantra alone couldnt be completely explained in a year, or even in three years, or even ten years. It is associated with chinese esoteric buddhism and shingon buddhism.
An explanation verses and prose commentary by tnpitaka master hua mantra. Buddhist music is channel share videos about music of buddhism for meditation, healing, yoga and relaxing music. All were great arhats without outflows, disciples of the buddha who dwelt in and maintained the dharma. Shurangama mantra is the auspicious mantra that supports the continued existence of heaven and earth. V3 v1 na mo shurangama assembly of buddhas and bodhisat tvas. Nov 04, 2010 the surangama sutra is one of the most important texts in the chinese mahayana buddhism tradition.
It is the entire substance and function, and includes all the doctrines of the buddhadharma. The surangama shurangama sutra a new translation with excerpts from the commentary by the venerable master hsuan hua buddhist text translation society, venerable master hsuan hua, david rounds, ronald b. The shurangama sutra is the buddhas true body and the buddhas sharira. Use features like bookmarks, note taking and highlighting while reading the surangama sutra a new translation with excerpts from the commentary by the venerable master hsuan hua. This means that when you recite the shurangama mantra, everything goes just as youd like it to. The mantra is not only extant in the chinese text, but also in the tibetan and sanskrit versions as well. The shurangama sutra is probably the most difficult sutra for any buddhist. Shurangama mantra sutra overview of the devanagari version. It is known as the king of all mantras and it is also the longest mantra.
Once i started, my whole body seemed to lack energy, and i just wasnt able to keep the vegetarian diet. The utility of the shurangama mantra is truly great, able to transform all the bad around you. This mantra relates closely to the rise and fall of buddhism. Although relatively unknown in modern tibet, there are several sura. It has taken others days, weeks, months, or in some cases, even years to learn shurangama mantra by heart. Table of contents a complete buddhist sutra collection. Text read download mp3 listen download video with text. One million shurangama mantra recitations program gold. The shurangama mantrathe efficacious language of heaven and earth by the venerable master hsuan hua a sure sign of the proper dharma. The surangama sutra is one of the most important texts in the chinese mahayana buddhism tradition.
Shurangama mantra sutra overview of the devanagari version lines 1 through 112. For a new translation of this sutra in full, captured in just one volume with an extensive introduction, see the surangama sutra a new translation 2009 isbn 978. Once i started, my whole body seemed to lack energy, and. If the shurangama sutra ceases to exist, then the proper. Download it once and read it on your kindle device, pc, phones or tablets. Not only the shurangama sutra, but also the shurangama mantra is authentic. The hook grabs the hosts of creepy demons, the bright light shines everywhere, bringing the dead back to life. In buddhism, the shurangama mantra is the most important mantra. The shurangama sutra points directly at the mind which when stirred by the first thought creates the basic illusion of an ego and splits the whole into subject and object. The shurangama sutra is the buddhas true and actual stupa and shrine. The shurangama sutra was spoken for the sake of the shurangama mantra.
Sep 16, 2016 the shurangama mantra is the longest and most important mantra to be found in the chinese tripitaka. The shurangama mantra the efficacious language of heaven and earth by the venerable master hsuan hua a sure sign of the proper dharma. Billions of eons pass and no one explains the shurangama mantra even once. Free shurangama sutra buddhist text translation society. In general, the mantra contains dharmas of auspiciousness. At one time the buddha dwelt at the city of shravasti in the sublime abode of the jeta grove with a gathering of great bhikshus, twelve hundred fifty in. It deals with the worthlessness of the dharma when unaccompanied by samadhi power, and the importance of moral precepts as a foundation for the buddhist practice. Dec 10, 2009 however, this is not the time for that, because we are in the middle of the explanation of the shurangama sutra, and the mantra alone couldnt be completely explained in a year, or even in three years, or even ten years. The most sacred syllable, the first sound of almighty.
The surangama sutra a new translation with excerpts from. Understanding the shurangama sutra the buddha journey. Most sutras are very abstract and comprehensive, so understanding their true meaning can sometimes be very difficult without a skilled teacher to help guide you. Jan 12, 2010 the shurangama mantra is the most important of all mantras. Summarized from teaching of master hsuan hua by kuojung chang. Because of that, we buddhist disciples must use our lives to protect the shurangama sutra, must use vows and resolution to protect the shurangama sutra, and cause the shurangama sutra to be known far and wide, reaching every nook. N ow i am explaining the shurangama mantra for you and it is extremely difficult to encounter such a rare dharma assembly as this. Shurangama sutra chapter 1 english thus i have heard. In june 2015, venerable hong bok was invited to taiwan to conduct classes to the sanghas at mahachulalongkornrajavidalaya university taiwan affiliate.
The shurangama mantra 26 benefits from reciting it. In addition, venerable hong bok is a prolific speaker in the shurangama sutra and his talks feature frequently on youtube. Although relatively unknown in modern tibet, there are. To this day, for both clergy and laity in the chinese buddhist tradition, the shurangama sutra continues to be the object of devout study, recitation, and memorization. The shurangama mantra is the longest and most important mantra to be found in the chinese tripitaka. Reading and the text is based on the shurangama sutra, translated and published by the buddhist text translation society 2003 and the text published. Shurangama mantra the most powerful mantra in the world.
Usnisha sitatapatra white umbrella canopy goddess dharani medicine buddha, akshobhya, amitabha, avalokiteshvara, vajrapani, shakyamuni, ksitigarbha, 5 dhyana buddhas, buddhist meditation vajrayana siddham hindu sanskrit mantra chanting highest yoga tantra. Shurangama sutra chapter 1 english spoken audio youtube. The shurangama mantra is the most important of all mantras. Theres no way to ever finish expressing the importance of the shurangama sutra and the shurangama mantra. If you ever get stuck on a line or need help, feel free to contact a branch wayplace near you. Bdk english tripitaka 2511, 25111 the pratyutpanna samadhi sutra translated by lokaksema translated from the chinese taisho volume, number 418 by paul harrison the surarigama samadhi sutra translated by kumarajiva translated from the chinese taisho volume 15, number 642 by john mcrae numata center for buddhist translation and research. From my own personal example, before i had recited the shurangama mantra, i could never bring myself to be vegetarian. Secondly, they point to contradictions in the first two extant catalogue accounts of the sutras transmission and translation, which are found in the hsukuchinichingtuchi t. Vajrasattva pema choephel rinpoche ani choying drolma heart sutra vajrakilaya padmasambhava lama gyurme amitabha.
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