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Buddha said: This Dharani has the following names:

Great Satisfaction Dharani

Fearless Compassion Dharani

Rescue from Sorrow and Distress Dharani

Prolonging Life Dharani

Extermination of Wild Beast Dharani

Breaking the Retribution of Bad Karma Dharani

Satisfaction Dharani

Freedom at Will Dharani

Fast Liberation to the Holy Land Dharani

You must practice this Dharani as instructed.
Ananda said to Buddha: “World Honored One! What is the
title of the Maha Bodhisattva, the owner of this Dharani who
speaks so well about this subject?”

Buddha said: This Bodhisattva is named Avalokitesvara or
Heavenly Light Eyes. O Good person! The majestic force of the
supernatural power of Avalokitesvara Bodhisattva is
indisputable. He had become a Buddha since countless past
lifecycles. His title was Right Wisdom Dharma. He descended to
earth as a Bodhisattva because of his Great Compassion Vow and
because he wants to become the first cause for Bodhisattvas of all
ranks to be awakened and for all beings to be safe and joyful.
Therefore you and the people, the Maha Bodhisattva, Brahma
Indra, and Dragon Genies should be respectful towards