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Bu Lin
realm of wisdom, the experiences of reality and the self-
enlightening state of the Buddhas that a regular mind of duality
cannot penetrate.
The Dharani in one syllable – t h e Buddha’s Crown
Dharani
Bu Lin is pronounced as one word and the sound is
vibrated. From Amoghavajra translation: Om Bu
L i n– three sounds in one. The sound comes
from the pharynx and vibrates like the sound of the drum. The
Bu Lin sound as written in the old scripture was slightly
inaccurate. Thus, the sound and pitch are very difficult to
achieve, only the Sanskrit expert can accomplish it.
The basic Rites and Rituals Sutra says: This Dharani can
continue the deeds of Buddhism even at the end stage of the
Dharma. I t supports all Buddha's Sutras. After Buddha went to
nirvana, and during the end stage of the Dharma, this One Word
of Great Intelligence can help the practitioner be extremely
successful. Buddhas and Bodhisattvas also practiced this Dharani
because the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas before them have
preached it.
If one sincerely recites this Dharani of Great Intelligence all
the bad stars from a distance of five yohanas dare not come close,
all Atulas run away and all cruel beings dare not harm him. Even
the Immortals and the Saints do not come close to him. Reciting
the Dharani purifies all bad karmas. One can become invisible to
go anywhere; there will never be any obstacles; nothing in or out
of this world can harm the person. This Dharani can break all the
malefic spells in the world. This Dharani is the crown of all the