In film and television works or novels, we often encounter the concept of great compassion mantra, but many people don't know what it means. Let's get to know each other.
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According to the content and the number of words, the Great Compassion Mantra has three different versions: wide, medium and short. At present, the 84 sentences of the Great Compassion Mantra in Gavin Buddhism are based on the original version of Dazhengzang, which was later changed greatly, and are not the original translation of Gavin Buddhism.
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The Great Compassion Mantra is of great significance in the spread of Buddhism in the Han Dynasty. Since the translation of The Sutra of Great Compassion in the Tang Dynasty, the mantra of great compassion has been widely circulated, and it has been included in the jungle lessons in the Han Dynasty. According to the Great Compassion Sutra, the Great Compassion Mantra was proclaimed by Avalokitesvara for the benefit of all sentient beings, and its benefits are like the sea. Whether it is to remove obstacles and difficulties, get good wishes, or achieve liberation, the great compassion mantra can be widely enjoyed because of its incredible convenience and powerful power. Therefore, there are not a few Buddhists, who are committed to reading the great compassion mantra for self-interest and altruism and protecting Buddhism.
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Gavin Dharma's translation of "A Thousand Hands and a Thousand Eyes Guanyin Dharani Sutra" is the earliest and most popular version of the Great Mercy Mantra. Although the popularity is the highest, it is also the most chaotic. Even the translator's original translation is not clear, and the mantra is not coherent.
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The popular version of "Javandharma" was translated by Yu Tan's "Javandharma" and then returned to China. This classic was copied from Khotan to the mainland, and its translation was not an official translation, but was copied by the people. The original Brahma version of this Buddhist sutra no longer exists. Nowadays, most popular versions are based on Dazhengzang, and Mahabharata Sutra of Dazhengzang is based on Mingzang, but this version is very late.
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The mantra of great compassion has its own particularity of development. Although many doubts and uncertainties can be solved through the presentation of its internal relevance, it cannot be confirmed to be unified into a unique version due to historical development. Buddhist scholars believe that for practitioners and reciters, which version to choose is up to them: wide, medium and short. However, it is unwise to blindly follow the known and obviously changed typos.
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