The King Avalokitesvara (Kuan Yin) Sutra

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1 Source: 05/msg00273.html From: ** Date: Thu, 17 May :23: May 2007 There are a number of varying versions of this sutra that have had wide popular appeal in China and South East Asia over many centuries which have been copied and freely distributed anong devotees. The earliest of the extant versions of this sutra has been dated to circa 616 CE. However one of the most famous manifestations of this sutra is the 'Ten Phrase' Kuan Yin Sutra, a short dharani that has maybe developed as a succinct mantric summary of the heart of the longer text. I will be posting an interesting article I found on this Dharani in the very near future. Homage to Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva. Namo Buddha yah. Namo Dharma yah Namo Sangha yah Due to the great relationship with Buddhas' Worlds, and the interlinked great causes, There comes the Buddha's Dharmas, which is Eternal, Bliss, Self, and Pure; And we have become the relations of the Buddha Dharmas. Namo Maha Prajna Paramita, the great sacrosanct mantra; Namo Maha Prajna Paramita, the great brilliant mantra; Namo Maha Prajna Paramita, the unsurpassed mantra; Namo Maha Prajna Paramita, the unequaled mantra. Namo Pure Light Secret Buddha, Dharma Treasury Buddha, the Tranquil King Buddha with Lion's roar and divine speed, the Sumeru Light King Buddha announced by Buddha, Dharma Protector Buddha, Vajra Treasury Roaming Lion Buddha, Precious Victory Buddha, Supernatural Power Buddha, Medicine Master Crystal Light King Buddha, Universal Light Merit Mountain King Buddha, Merit Retaining Jewel King Buddha, the seven past Buddhas, the coming one thousand Buddhas of the Fortunate kalpa, the fifteen hundred Buddhas, the fifteen thousand Buddhas, the five hundred Flower Victory Buddhas, the one hundred billion Vajra Treasury Buddhas, and Samadhi Light Buddha. 1

2 The Buddhas of Six Directions: To the East the Precious Light Moon Palace Venerable Wonderful Voice King Buddha, To the South the Tree Root Flower King Buddha, To the West the Spiritual Power Flower Blazing King Buddha, To the North the Moon Palace Purity Buddha, Above, the countless Vigor Jewel Crown Buddha, Below, the Tranquil Moon Sound King Buddha. All the countless Buddhas, Prabhuta ratna(many Treasures) Buddha, Sakyamuni Buddha, Maitreya Buddha, Akshobhya Buddha, Amitabha Buddha, All beings in the Central Realm, and those in the Pure Lands, while moving upon the Earth and in the Heavens, continually shower compassion upon all living beings, affording them equanimity and peace, that they might cultivate day and night. By constantly invoking this sutra, one is liberated from the pain of death and birth, and freed from all the many kinds of suffering. Namo the Great Wisdom Avalokitesvara, the Observant Avalokitesvara, the Noble Avalokitesvara, the Expansively Minded Avalokitesvara, the Medicine King Bodhisattva, the Supreme Medicine Bodhisattva, Manjusri Bodhisattva, Samantabhadra Bodhisattva, Akasagarbha Bodhisattva, Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, the billions of Clear Cool Treasure Mountain Bodhisattvas, the Universal Light Venerable King Tathagata Bodhisattva, Chanting this sutra continually, the Seven World Honored Buddhas, recite this mantra: Lee poh lee poh deh, kyo ho kyo ho deh, toh loh nee deb, nee ah la deh, pee lee nee deh, mo ho kya deh, jun len chan deh, so ha. All the transformation bodies of Avalokitesvara and all the bodhisattvas have vowed to liberate every being in samsara, and to cleanse all sufferings when called upon. One who has non dual faith in Buddha will be greatly blessed with guidance. By keeping intact the root of virtue one will be able to practice this, and with one thousand recitations, the practice blends into one's mindstream. Then one remains unharmed by fire or weapons, and anger is transformed into happiness. Even those who are left for dead returns thereby to life. One must not doubt this, for it is the word of Buddha. The High King Avalokitesvara In truth removes all obstacles. Even in the most grave plight 2

3 One is saved from death. This is the truth all Buddhas announce, Therefore pay them homage. By reciting this praise one thousand times, One purifies the most negative of karmas. Those fortunate ones endowed with indestructible faith Are to always uphold this sutra. Recite the name of the Eight Mahasattvas: Namo Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva Mahasattva Namo Maitreya Bodhisattva Mahasattva, Namo Akasa garbha Bodhisattva Mahasattva, Namo Samanta bhadra Bodhisattva Mahasattva, Namo Vajra pani Bodhisattva Mahasattva, Namo Manjusri Bodhisattva Mahasattva, Namo Sarva nivaranaviskambhin Bodhisattva Mahasattva, Namo Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Mahasattva, Namo all venerable Bodhisattva Mahasattvas. May these merits and virtues be spread universally to everything. Fully recite this one thousand times, And serious sins will be purified. Translator unknown. Posted by AndrewW at 21:53 Older Post Home About Welcome to Pure Land Breezes, an on line journal dedicated to exploring the traditions, teachings and practices of Pure Land or Other power Buddhism. Pure Land Breezes is edited by Andrew W from London, UK, if you have any comments please click on my name to send an . News Please click here for details for of the Three Wheels Temple Zen Garden open days. Links Amida shu Amitabha Buddhist Society UK Buddha's Light Intl (London) Buddhism in Britain Buddhist Society Dharmakara's Prayer Echoes of the Name 3

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5 Even the husk of the chestnut, Carried away by the flood Floats only after it has Given itself up. Ikkyu. 5