The Sutra of Ksitigarbha's Fundamental Vows: A Colloquial Translation
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This colloquial translation of “The Sutra of Ksitigarbha’s Fundamental Vows” is an ancient 7th century Buddhist sutra most relevant to a chaotic time like now and to distressed people like us in this troubled world. “Ksitigarbha” means “Earth Treasury” and reflects the hidden treasures in the minds and hearts of all of us sentient beings. Through His great kindness and mercy, before the Buddha went into nirvana, He entrusted us to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Mahasattva as the sole rescuer for this earth and this era. May this sutra bring you peace, calm as well as inspiration!
Location:
United States
Description:
This colloquial translation of “The Sutra of Ksitigarbha’s Fundamental Vows” is an ancient 7th century Buddhist sutra most relevant to a chaotic time like now and to distressed people like us in this troubled world. “Ksitigarbha” means “Earth Treasury” and reflects the hidden treasures in the minds and hearts of all of us sentient beings. Through His great kindness and mercy, before the Buddha went into nirvana, He entrusted us to Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Mahasattva as the sole rescuer for this earth and this era. May this sutra bring you peace, calm as well as inspiration!
Language:
English
Preface
Duration:00:04:57
Chanting during Illness & Pain (Nine Verse Prayer)
Duration:00:06:14
Study Guide
Duration:00:25:16
Ending Prayers - Gatha & Praise
Duration:00:01:32
Chapter 13: Entrustment of Humans and Celestial Beings
Duration:00:14:40
Chapter 12: The Benefits of Beholding Ksitigarbha’s Image and Learning His Name
Duration:00:27:48
Chapter 11: Protection of the Dharma by God of Solid-Firm-Earth
Duration:00:08:05
Chapter 10: Comparative Merits of Dana and the Necessary Conditions
Duration:00:14:39
Chapter 9: Chanting and Praising the Names and Titles of the Buddhas
Duration:00:09:12
Chapter 8: Exclamations and Praises from Yamaraja and His Followers
Duration:00:22:21
Chapter 7: Benefitting the Living and their Dying Dependents
Duration:00:14:39
Chapter 6: The Praises of Tathagata
Duration:00:24:39
Chapter 5: The Names of Various Hells
Duration:00:11:37
Chapter 4: The Magnetized Karmic Retributions of Sentient Beings in Jambudvipa
Duration:00:30:58
Chapter 3: Contemplating Karmic Deeds of Sentient Beings and Their Conditions
Duration:00:13:47
Chapter 2: The Assembly of Divided Identical Ksitigarbha Bodhisattvas
Duration:00:09:42
Chapter 1: Miracles in the Palace of Trayastrima Heaven
Duration:00:27:11
My Pledge
Duration:00:04:46
Prayer for the Dying and Newly Deceased
Duration:00:04:14
Prayer before Reading The Sutra of Ksitigarbha’s Fundamental Vows
Duration:00:04:16