Sūtra of the Great Vow of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva
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The Sūtra of the Great Vow of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva (Kṣitigarbha Sūtra) is a story about the Buddha teaching to his mother in the Palace of Trāyastriṃśa Heaven about the merits of Kṣitigarbha. It was translated into Chinese, assumedly from Sanskrit, by the monk Śiksānanda from Khotan circa 700....
慈悲喜舍遍法界 惜福結緣利人天 禪淨戒行平等忍 慚愧感恩大愿心
May kindness, compassion, joy, and equanimity pervade all Dharma realms. May all sentient beings benefit from our blessings and friendship. May our mindful practice of meditation and precepts help us realize equality. May we undertake the Great Vows with humility and gratitude.
Sūtra of the Great Vow of Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva English translation by Alex Amies 2013 is dedicated to the public domain.