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. They begin by starting rumors, saying that the shurangama sutra is phony. The shurangama sutra was spoken for the sake of the shurangama mantra. The shurangama sutra is probably the most difficult sutra for any buddhist. Those of offcenter persuasions and externallyoriented ways, weird demons and strange freaks, are unable to.
This site is like a library, use search box in the widget to get ebook that you want. Shurangama mantra commentary and verses by tripitaka master hsuan hua verses translated by bhikshuni heng tao commentary translated by members of btts mantra. Dec 10, 2009 some excerpt teachings on the dharani by the late ven master hsuan hua from here so, the shurangama mantra was not spoken by shakyamuni buddha himself in the flesh, but rather it was proclaimed by the transformationbody buddha he sent out into empty space. More specifically, the shurangama sutra has traditionally been regarded as a complete and practical manual for spiritual practice that will eventually lead to enlightenment. Shurangama mantra sutra overview of the devanagari version lines 1 through 112. The shurangama sutra discusses matangis daughter whose sexual desire was melted through the power of the shurangama mantra. The famed master han shan teching brushed some commentary notes on this sutra, of which some have been inserted by the translator into english. Usually what happens is theres alarm but no danger if you recite the shurangama mantra. Shurangama, mantra, sanskrit, audio, cd, mp3, chu, lang, nghiem, ph. Shurangama is also written as surangama, with sanskrit diacritical marks as. In the text are found the buddhas detailed instruction in the practice of that deep mental absorption known as samadhi, as well as instruction in moral purity, the. It has taken others days, weeks, months, or in some cases, even years to learn shurangama mantra by heart. The shurangama sutra 2003 based on audio recordings of lectures given at the buddhist lecture hall in san francisco during the summer of 1968 hardcover prices sutra text only. According to shurangama sutra, this buddhist mantra was transmitted by gautama buddha to bodhisattva manjushri a bodhisattva who represents wisdom to protect ananda before he had become an arhat.
Karaniya metta sutta ep 20 mantras in tibetan ep 20 the diamond sutra 2004 shurangama mantra 2010 message in music volume 5colours in music 2015 ten short mantra volume 2 2005 50 million songs. If you ever get stuck on a line or need help, feel free to contact a branch wayplace near you. 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. Translated by upasaka lu kuan yu charles luk the surangama sutrathe surangama sutra 2. It is associated with chinese esoteric buddhism and shingon buddhism. V3 v1 na mo shurangama assembly of buddhas and bodhisat tvas. Understanding the shurangama sutra the buddha journey.
All were great arhats without outflows, disciples of the buddha. 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. Shurangama sutra in chinese, cbeta text with marked links to digital dictionary of buddhism shurangama sutra in chinese with the commentary of the venerable master hsuan hua shurangama sutra in chinese with zhengmai commentary shurangama sutra in chinese with jiangyi commentary. Theres no way to ever finish expressing the importance of the shurangama sutra and the shurangama mantra. It is because the shurangama sutra speaks too truly, especially in the sections on. Subgroup meetings throughout the week and published on the website every other week. It is known as the king of all mantras and it is also the longest mantra.
Shurangama mantra sanskrit version god and deities. Nov 04, 2010 the surangama sutra is one of the most important texts in the chinese mahayana buddhism tradition. Therefore i always emphasise that as long as there is one person in this world who can recite this mantra, the world will not be destroyed. 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.
The surangama sutra published in a buddhist bible translated by dwight goddard and. Shurangama mantra in sanskrit buddhist monks chanting remove. In general, the mantra contains dharmas of auspiciousness. The shurangama uted as the longest one in mahayana buddhism. Once i started, my whole body seemed to lack energy, and i just wasnt able to keep the vegetarian diet. The surangama shurangama sutra a new translation with. If the shurangama sutra exists, then the proper dharma exists. Buddhist tibetan monks chanting shurangama mantra for healing.
One million shurangama mantra recitations program gold. With this new translation of the surangama sutra, the complete text of this major mahayana buddhist scripture is. From my own personal example, before i had recited the shurangama mantra, i could never bring myself to be vegetarian. Apr 30, 2015 the shurangama mantra is the longest mantra in buddhism listen to the shurangama mantra as audio also read it as text in english and chinese the latest version from a research of the shurangama sanskrit devanagari version sidebyside with the more ancient and more commonly chanted siddham sanskrit version in audio format. This moves me deeply, in that ever since i split up with my first boyfriend. The mantra is not only extant in the chinese text, but also in the tibetan and sanskrit versions as well.
Free shurangama sutra buddhist text translation society. In buddhism, the shurangama mantra is the most important mantra. We would like to show you a description here but the site wont allow us. The mantra was, according to the opening chapter of the sura. Karaniya metta sutta ep 20 mantras in tibetan ep 20 the diamond sutra 2004 message in music volume 5colours in music 2015 ten short mantra. The shurangama sutra will open up your wisdom, and if you understand it, then you can pretty much say that you understand the buddhadharma, especially the inconceivable shurangama mantra. Jyun jung is always thinking about this, thinking about that, he.
Shurangama sutra vietnamese translation project dates. Another english facebook page on shurangama sutra and mantra. N ow i am explaining the shurangama mantra for you and it is extremely difficult to encounter such a rare dharma assembly as this. Your music, tv shows, movies, podcasts, and audiobooks will transfer automatically to the apple music, apple tv, apple podcasts, and apple books apps where youll still have access to your favorite itunes features, including purchases, rentals, and imports. The shurangama sutra text the shurangama sutra with commentary by venerable master hsuan hua you may like to start with the contents page or the detailed outlines from the pdf files below for topics of interest such as. 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. It is also known as great white canopy of light, brilliant buddhas crown, or unsurpassed spiritual mantra. Table of contents a complete buddhist sutra collection. May 24, 2018 the full name of the sutra is sutra on the sura. Jan 12, 2010 the shurangama mantra is the most important of all mantras.
The shurangama sutra a commentary by venerable master hsuan hua when the buddha was sixtytwo, the venerable ananda, because he valued only erudition and neglected cultivation, was snared by matangis mantra from the ancient brahma. Although relatively unknown in modern tibet, there are several sura. The shurangama mantra is the most important of all mantras. Ksitigarbha sutra earth treasure bodhisattva by imee. Comment on the sutra and mantra by the venerable master hsuan hua. Buddhist text translation societys draft english translation of the shurangama sutra 2002 interim. The surangama shurangama sutra a new translation with excerpts from the commentary by the venerable master. The shurangama sutra vietnamese translation blessings. Click download or read online button to get shurangama sutra book now. Nov 23, 2007 audio visual slides of shurangama mantra. Therefore, because the shurangama sutra is so true, all the demon kings use all kinds of methods to destroy the shurangama sutra. Shurangama mantra 2010 message in music volume 5colours in music 2015 ten short mantra volume 2 2005 50 million songs. 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.
This scared syllable appears as a mystic sound, regarded as the basis of every other mantra. The shurangama sutra is the buddhas true and actual stupa and shrine. Leng yen jing was translated into chinese under the guidance of master paramiti of central north india at chih chih monastery, canton, china, in 705 ce. 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. Shurangama mantra sutra overview of the devanagari version. Shurangama mantra is the auspicious mantra that supports the continued existence of heaven and earth. The most important mantra in the world shurangama mantra is also the longest mantra and has the power to protect you from the negative forces in the world the entire title of this long mantra is great white canopy of light dharani mantra. Comment on the sutra and mantra by the venerable master hsuan hua the shurangama mantra the efficacious language of heaven and earth by the venerable master hsuan hua a sure sign of the proper dharma.
This mantra prevents the world from coming to an end. 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. Billions of eons pass and no one explains the shurangama mantra even once. It is the entire substance and function, and includes all the doctrines of the buddhadharma. Shurangama mantra sutra overview of the devanagari. Ebook free shurangama sutra buddhist text translation.
It syncs content to your ipod, iphone, and apple tv. 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 download ebook pdf, epub, tuebl, mobi. Not only the shurangama sutra, but also the shurangama mantra is authentic. All were great arhats without outflows, disciples of the buddha who dwelt in and maintained the dharma.
The utility of the shurangama mantra is truly great, able to transform all the bad around you. If the shurangama sutra ceases to exist, then the proper. Summarized from teaching of master hsuan hua by kuojung chang. Plus your entire music library on all your devices. The length of time varies with individuals, but all the same, the key is to be persistent. This means that when you recite the shurangama mantra, everything goes just as youd like it to. The shurangama mantra is the longest mantra in buddhism listen to the shurangama mantra as audio also read it as text in english and chinese the latest version from a research of the shurangama sanskrit devanagari version sidebyside with the more ancient and more commonly chanted siddham sanskrit version in audio format.
It is associated with chinese esoteric buddhism and shingon buddhism the mantra was, according to the opening chapter of the sura. The buddha dispatched manjushri bodhisattva to rescue the venerable ananda with the shurangama mantra. The shurangama sutra is the buddhas true body and the buddhas sharira. The most sacred syllable, the first sound of almighty.
Categories buddhism, mahayana tags delusions, dharma, meditation, moral precepts, samadhi, surangama, sutra post navigation. Text read download mp3 listen download video with text. This mantra relates closely to the rise and fall of buddhism. Ebook daily recitation handbook buddhist text translation society. Shurangama mantra the most powerful mantra in the world. 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. Shurangama mantra dharma realm buddhist university. The shurangama mantra 26 benefits from reciting it. Shurangama sutra speaks too truly, especially in the sections on the four decisive deeds, the twentyfive sages describing perfect penetration, and the states of the fifty skandha demons. Download the surangama sutra here in full length as a ebook pdf file. Ksitigarbha sutra earth treasure bodhisattva by imee ooi. 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.
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