222
Ananda! There are thousands of wishes. I can just briefly
describe a few of them. At that time, Suryaprabha Bodhisattva
said the following wonderful Dharani to support the practitioners
of the Great Compassion Dharani:
“...... (Dharani)”Suryaprabha Bodhisattva said to Buddha: World Honored
One! The recitation of this Dharani eliminates sins as well as
chases ghosts and eliminates disasters from heaven. If anyone
recites this Dharani and bows down to Buddha three times a day,
in his future lives he will have good physical appearance and will
have many blessings.
Candraprabha Bodhisattva also said the following Dharani
for the sake of the practitioner: “...... (Dharani)”
Candraprabha Bodhisattva said to Buddha: World Honored
One! This Dharani is to be recited five times. Afterwards spin a
five-colored thread into a string and tie the string across one's
hand while reciting. Countless Buddhas had given this Dharani
in the past. I also give it today to support the practitioner. This
Dharani has the power to eliminate disasters and all fatal
illnesses. It realizes all Dharmas, and takes away fears.
Buddha told Ananda: You must have a pure heart and deep
faith to receive and practice the Dharani of Great Compassion.
You must also circulate and spread it to the world; do not let it
end. This Dharani can bring great benefits for sentient beings in
the three realms. The body is bound by miseries from illnesses.
If the Dharani is used to cure, all illnesses without exception will
be healed. Even for a dead tree, the Dharani gets it to grow green