Sūtra on the Extensive Explanation of the Ten Bodhisattva Grounds (Dafangguang Pusa Shi Di Jing) 佛說大方廣菩薩十地經

Translated by Kiṃkārya

Colophon

佛說大方廣菩薩十地經 元魏 吉迦夜譯 共 1 卷 Sūtra on the Extensive Explanation of the Ten Bodhisattva Grounds (Dafangguang Pusa Shi Di Jing); Translated by Kiṃkārya in the Yuan Wei in 1 scroll

Notes

Date 472 from Lancaster (2004, 'K 96')

English Translation

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Summary

This sutra describes the ten stages of a Bodhisattva's path to enlightenment, as explained by the Buddha in response to questions from the Bodhisattva Endless Wisdom. It details the characteristics, virtues, and samadhis associated with each stage, including the perfection of the ten paramitas (perfections) and the preliminary signs experienced by Bodhisattvas. The sutra also emphasizes the importance of remembering and reciting this teaching, as it leads to the attainment of various dharanis and ultimately, the realization of Buddhahood. The audience, including Bodhisattvas, monks, deities, and humans, rejoices upon hearing this teaching. (AI generated)

Primary Source

Kiṃkārya, 《佛說大方廣菩薩十地經》 'Dafangguang Pusa Shi Di Jing,' in Taishō shinshū Daizōkyō 《大正新脩大藏經》, in Takakusu Junjiro, ed., (Tokyo: Taishō Shinshū Daizōkyō Kankōkai, 1988), Vol. 10, No. 308, Accessed 2016-08-14, http://tripitaka.cbeta.org/T10n0308.

References

  1. Lancaster, L.R. 2004, The Korean Buddhist Canon: A Descriptive Catalogue, http://www.acmuller.net/descriptive_catalogue.

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