City of 10,000 buddhas the shurangama sutra with commentary. The shurangama sutra with commentary by master hsuan hua. According to the first account, in his book buddhist texts catalogue of kaiyuan. The shurangama sutra is definitely authentic by the venerable tripitaka master hsuan hua is the shurangama sutra an inauthentic sutra. Ananda, let any living being of any country in the world copy out this mantra in writing on materials native to his region, such as birch bark, pattra, plain paper, or white cotton cloth, and store it in a pouch containing incense.
The book was composed, as goddard states in his preface to the 1932 edition, to recount the adaptation of the original. Aug 15, 2009 surangama is probably not as well known in western world, but is considered the center piece of mahayana buddhism in china. The text was also translated into mongolian and tibetan. Current consensus is that the text is a compilation of indic materials with extensive editing in china, rather than a translation of a single text from sanskrit. It is associated with chinese esoteric buddhism and shingon buddhism the mantra was, according to the opening chapter of the sura. The wisdom of the surangama sutra one little angel. P ut an end to defiling dust, and unite with enlightenment, so that true suchness, the wonderful enlightened bright nature, comes into being. Research on authenticity of surangama sutra by chen yo bin, m. The surangama sutra a new translation with excerpts from the commentary by the venerable master hsuan hua book. The best book on surangama sutra is surangama sutra translated by the late charles luk kuan yu he died in 1978. The changkya khutukhtu supervised the translation of the surangama sutra from chinese to manchu language. It points out the worthlessness of the dharma when unaccompanied by samadhi. The surangama sutra is one of the most important texts in the chinese mahayana buddhism tradition. All were great arhats without outflows, disciples of the buddha who dwelt in and maintained the dharma.
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. In the sutra of the ultimate extinction of the dharma, it says very, very clearly that in the dharma ending age, the shurangama sutra is the first to disappear, and the rest of the sutras disappear after it. Oct 7, 2016 the surangama sutra is one of the most important texts in mahayana buddhism tradition. The buddha speaks the ultimate extinction of the dharma sutra users guide to volumes i to viii of the shurangama sutra series, with the tripitaka master hsuan huas commentaries. The surangama shurangama sutra a new translation with. This sutra belongs to the class of texts called the perfection of wisdom sutras it is translated from the tibetan, consulting the indian and tibetan commentaries and previous good translations, by gelong thubten tsultrim george churinoff, the first day of saka dawa, 1999, at tushita meditation centre, dharamsala, india. The surangama sutra with commentary internet archive. Ebook free shurangama sutra buddhist text translation. The surangama sutra a new translation with excerpts from the.
The reason being it is a long sutra to be recited, and it is not easy to understand if it is in chinese. The fundamental importance of the shurangama sutra introduction ii. 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. More specifically, the shurangama sutra has traditionally been regarded as a complete and practical manual for spiritual practice that will eventually lead to enlightenment. There is an article, is the surangama sutra authentic. Surangama sutra demon states chapter meditation expert. Are there any mantras or sutras for the shurangama sutra in tibetan of the sanskrit version. Then the worldhonored one stretched forth his arm and opened his shining, cottonsoft, finely webbed hand, revealing the wheelshaped lines on his fingers. It is also known as great white canopy of light, brilliant buddhas crown, or. The host and guest from the surangama sutra buddhism now. May 24, 2018 information in this introduction is from the surangama sutra a new translation with excerpts from the commentary by the venerable master hsuan hua, ronald epstein editor, david rounds editor. Shurangama sutra, volume 4, part one then purnamaitreyaniputra purna arose from his seat in the midst of the great assembly, uncovered his right shoulder, knelt on his right knee, put his palms together respectfully, and said to the buddha, the most virtuous and aweinspiring world honored one has for the sake of beings expounded the primary.
The surangama sutra has been translated from chinese into tibetan under the. For over one thousand years, the surangama sutra has been held in great esteem in the mahayana buddhism, especially in zen buddhism. Ebook free shurangama sutra buddhist text translation society. Buddhist text translation societys draft english translation of the shurangama sutra 2002 interim.
On respecting sacred books in the buddhist tradition, sutras are understood to contain the teachings. Buddha, commentary, surangama sutra, skandha, long beach monastery, mantra, shurangama. In this world, during the dharmaending age, the shurangama sutra will be the first sutra to disappear. The host and guest from the surangama sutra by buddhism now on 28 september 2018 3. The surangama sutra the suragama sutra leng yen ching.
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. A buddhist discussion forum on mahayana and vajrayana buddhism. As an alternative, the kindle ebook is available now and can be read on any. 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. For over one thousand years, the surangama sutra has been held in great. While the amitabha sutra remains in the world, it will take many people across. The pure land sect will be the last of the five to endure. Sutra text and supplements only venerable master hsuan hua, buddhist text translation society, hsuan hua on. T ranslated during the tang dynasty by shramana paramiti from central india.
Inside the surangama sutra, there is the surangama mantra which is now separated from the sutra as a standalone. Understanding the shurangama sutra the buddha journey. 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. Surangama sutra points directly at the mind which when stirred by the first. Shurangama mantra the most powerful mantra in the world. Having the commentary embedded in the book next to the relevant paragraph is. The surangama samadhi sutra john mcrae 194 a list of the volumes of. Tibetan buddhism is also known as vajrayana buddhism, and this text. Book 2, translated by the buddhist text translation society. After consulting the booklet the bhikkhu says that the chinese version from kumarajiva apart from minor details, tallies with the tibetan version. I have used quotes from it liberally throughout this book to illustrate. Table of contents a complete buddhist sutra collection. The suragama sutra is the text used in the chan school or meditation tradition in.
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. After that, the other sutras will disappear also, until only the amitabha sutra is left. Dennis crean for book and cover design, pagemaking, copy. Most are said to have originally been written in sanskrit, but very often the original sanskrit has been lost, and the earliest version we have today is a chinese translation. Commentary abridged by chan master han shan 15461623. Joseph edkins, surangamasamadhisutra, the lengyenking vol.
The shurangama sutra is probably the most difficult sutra for any buddhist. For a new translation of this sutra in full, captured in just one volume with an extensive introduction, see the surangama sutra a new translation 2009 isbn 978. Book 5, translated by the buddhist text translation society. There is no existing sanskrit copy of the surangama samadhi sutra. Information in this introduction is from the surangama sutra a new translation with excerpts from the commentary by the venerable master.
If the shurangama sutra does not disappear, then the proper dharma age is present. The surangama sutra has been held in great esteem in the mahayana buddhist countries of east and southeast. This is the daily morning recitation mantra, that all mahayana buddhist. Home buddhism the host and guest from the surangama sutra. Nov 04, 2010 the surangama sutra is one of the most important texts in the chinese mahayana buddhism tradition. It is also known as great white canopy of light, brilliant buddhas crown, or unsurpassed spiritual mantra. The surangama sutra has been held in great esteem in the mahayana buddhist countries of east and southeast asia for over a thousand years. General forum on the teachings of all schools of mahayana and vajrayana buddhism. Hsuan hua buddhist text translation society, venerable master hsuan hua. How do we prepare ourselves to be able to read the surangama sutra and mantra understanding that its the most difficult sutra and mantra in buddhism must we first read certain mantras and sutras as well as a certain level of. The shurangama sutra 2003 based on audio recordings of lectures given at the buddhist lecture hall in san francisco during the summer of 1968. The sutra of the foremost shurangama at the great buddhas summit concerning the tathagatas secret cause of cultivation, his certification to the complete meaning and all bodhisattvas myriad practices 1.
In the shurangama sutra the buddha says of the shurangama mantra. Im a tibetan buddhism practitioner and i have been really interested in the shurangama sutra. 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. The surangama sutra has been translated from chinese into tibetan under the command of qianlong emperor. No part of this book may be reproduced, stored in a retrieval system, or transcribed in any form or by any means. Surangama sutra the official website of khenpo sodargye. To this day, for both clergy and laity in the chinese buddhist tradition, the shurangama sutra continues to be the object of devout study, recitation, and memorization. Thesis, institute of oriental humanities, huafan university, shih tin, taipei. Chinese rendering by master paramiti of central north india at chih chih monastery, canton, china, a. After all, there was a new translation of the text available that had been done by the buddhist text. However, the surangama sutra is losing its importance in contemporary mahayana buddhism.
Its appeal lies in the broad scope of its teachings and in the depth and clarity of its prescriptions for contemplative practice. Translated from chinese originally written in sanskrit. Free shurangama sutra buddhist text translation society. The surangama sutra is not a text for the armchair bodhisattva. The entire title of this long mantra is great white canopy of light dharani mantra.
The book was composed, as goddard states in his preface to the 1932 edition, to recount the adaptation of. Epstein, buddhist text translation society, david rounds for more a thousand years, the surangama shurangama sutra the sutra of the indestructible has been held in great esteem in the mahayana buddhist countries of. 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. The surangama sutra a new translation with excerpts from. As the first book for jack kerouac, a buddhist bible had a direct influence upon the. Topics specific to one school are best posted in the appropriate subforum the shurangama dharani.
The oaraigama satra leng yen ching chinese rendering by master paramiti of central north india at chih chih monastery. According to the second account, in his later book continuation to the history of the translation of buddhist sutras mural record. The surangama sutra will be the first sutra to disappear in the kali yuga period. The surangama sutra a new translation with excerpts from the commentary by the venerable master hsuan hua ronald b. The surangama sutra has been translated from chinese into tibetan under the command of the qianlong emperor. Later, when i was practicing tibetan buddhism, several practicing buddhist inform me that what i was experiencing while meditation are well described under chapter viii of the surangama sutra when one is near samadhi if any scholars say this sutra is not from sakyamuni but from a group of chinese monks that created the sutras are mistaken. Bdk english tripitaka 2511, 25111 the pratyutpanna samadhi sutra translated by.
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. The surangama sutra with commentary by ven master hsuan hua btts. All were great arhats without outflows, disciples of the buddha. The sutra was translated into tibetan during the late eighth to early ninth century and a complete translation exists in tibetan, mongolian and the manchu languages see translations. It is a noholdsbarred how to text for attaining selfrealization. Sep 28, 2018 home buddhism the host and guest from the surangama sutra. This question never occurred to me when i first became aware of the surangama sutra in 2014. The warning to practitioners chapter of the surangama sutra taught by shakyamuni buddha to ananda translated by doug wile shakyamuni buddha speaks on the fifty marastates of the five skandhas affecting practitioners during meditation and how to meditate correctly. The mahayana buddhist sutras are a large number of scriptures mostly written between the 1st century bce and the 5th century ce, although a few may have been written as late as the 7th century ce.
The surangama sutra aims to introduce us to a new way of thinking that will open doors that have been locked for many lifetimes. Although relatively unknown in modern tibet, there are several sura. The famed master han shan teching brushed some commentary notes on this sutra, of which some have been inserted by the translator into english. Its form is so conceptually simple that unless we put the words into actual practice. The shurangama sutra translated during the tang dynasty by shramana paramiti from central india. Readers who wish to read or recite the sutra in its entirety will find the sutra text and suppliments very useful. Until 2010, there was no extant indian sanskrit original for this sutra. The surangama shurangama sutra a new translation with excerpts from the. 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.
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