大毘盧遮那成佛神變加持經 (Shubhakarasimha & Yixing 724) 4

The Vairocanābhisaṃbodhi Sutra 4

Language: English

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addressed the vajradhara Lord of Mysteries, saying, “Lord of Mysteries, there are insignia identical with the Tathāgatas’ articles of adornment and identical with the purport of the Dharma realm. If a bodhisattva, his body adorned with these, displays these banners of great bodhi in all the Tathāgatas’ great assemblies as he passes through all destinies while in [the cycle of] birth-and-death, then gods, nāgas, yakṣas, gandharvas, asuras, garuḍas, kiṃnaras, mahoragas, humans, and non-humans will revere him, encircle him, receive his teachings, and practice them. Listen attentively now and consider very carefully as I explain.”

When he had finished speaking thus, Vajrapāṇi said, “World-honored One, now is the time! World-honored One, now is the time!”

Then the Bhagavān promptly dwelled in the samādhi “Inviolable Strength of the Body,” and while dwelling in this state of meditation he uttered the vidyārājñī of universally unobstructable power, unequaled [power], and the power of sama[ya] for entry into the samaya of all Tathāgatas: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, asame trisame samaye svāhā. [147 = 6]

“Lord of Mysteries, this vidyārājñī manifests the stage of all Tathāgatas, it does not transgress the bounds of the path of the three dharmas, and it perfects the [ten] stages and [six] pāramitās. The appearance of the mystic seal for this [vidyārājñī is as follows]: with the left and right hands form the hollow (saṃpuṭa) hand-clasp [with a hollow between the palms] and place the two left and right thumbs together, raised erect. The verse says:

This is the great seal of all buddhas, saviors of the world;

The samaya of the Perfectly Awakened Ones resides in this seal.

“Then make fists with the left and right hands, the thumbs inserted in

between the palms, and extend the forefingers: this is the seal for purifying

the Dharma realm. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, dharma-

dhātusvabhāvako ’haṃ. [148 = 7]

“Next, turn the left and right hands over back to back and interlock all five

fingers with the tips of the two thumbs both facing each other. The verse says:

This is called the excellent seal of the auspicious Dharma wheel;

The world-saviors, the support of the world, all turn this wheel.

The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, vajrātmako ’haṃ. [149 = 8]

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“Next, extend the two left and right hands to form the hand-clasp of

homage, bend the forefingers together, and place the two thumbs on top—it

is like a khaḍga (sword) in shape. The verse says:

This is the seal of the great wisdom sword, taught by all buddhas;

It is able to sever [wrong] views, such as the innate view of [the

reality of] the body.

The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, mahākhaḍga virajadharmasaṃ-

darśaka sahajasatkāyadṛṣṭicchedaka tathāgatādhimuktinirjāta virāgadharma-

nirjāta hūṃ. (Homage to all Buddhas! O great sword! that which manifests

the unsoiled Dharma! that which severs the innate view of the reality of the

body! that which is born of the Tathāgata’s conviction! that which is born of

the Dharma free from passion! hūṃ!) [150]

“Next, with the two left and right hands form the hollow hand-clasp,

bend the two forefingers, and encircle them with the two thumbs—it is like

a śaṅkha (conch) in shape. The verse says:

This is called the excellent seal of the auspicious Dharma conch;

The buddhas, teachers of the world, and bodhisattvas, saviors

of the world,

All teach the unsullied Dharma that leads to tranquility and nirvana.

The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, aṃ. [151 = 75]

“Next, join the left and right hands together, stretch all [the fingers] apart and open them just like a ghaṇṭā (bell); the two little fingers and two thumbs support each other, and [the tips of] the middle fingers and forefingers are made to touch each other. The verse says:

[This] auspicious and excellent lotus flower is the indestructible

adamantine seat

Of the buddhas, saviors of the world; an awakened one is called

a ‘buddha,’

And bodhi and the Buddha’s sons are all born from this [seat].

The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, āḥ. (Homage to all Buddhas! Āḥ!) [152]

“Next, make a fist with the left and right hands, the five fingers turned outward; raise the middle fingers, extend the two forefingers, bend them into the shape of hooks, and place them alongside [the middle fingers], which they support; place the thumbs and little fingers together, pointing them straight upward, and intercross the ring fingers—it is like a vajra [in shape]. The verse says:

The seal of adamantine great wisdom is able to destroy the citadel

of ignorance;

It awakens those asleep, and even gods and humans cannot destroy it.

The mantra is: Namaḥ samantavajrāṇāṃ, hūṃ. (Homage to all Vajras! Hūṃ!) [153]

“Next, make a fist with the left and right hands, the five fingers turned inward; raise the middle fingers, place the two forefingers alongside them, and, bending the two thumbs, place them side by side. The verse says:

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This seal is a mahā (great) seal, called the ‘Tathāgata’s Crown’;

Just by forming this [seal], one becomes identical with the

World-honored One.

The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, hūṃ hūṃ. (Homage to all Buddhas! Hūṃ hūṃ!) [154]

“Next, make a fist with the right hand and place it between the eyebrows. The verse says:

This is called the repository of the tuft attribute (ūrṇākośa),77 and it

is the seal of the Buddha’s constant fulfillment of wishes;

By merely forming this [seal] one becomes identical with the best

of the worthies (jina).

The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, āḥ haṃ jaḥ. (Homage to all

Buddhas! Āḥ haṃ jaḥ!) [155]

“Dwell in the yoga posture with the left and right hands both at the navel

as if holding an almsbowl: this is called the great almsbowl seal of Śākya-

muni. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, bhaḥ. [156 = 95]

“Next, turn the right hand upward to make the gesture of bestowing fear-

lessness. The verse says:

It is able to bestow fearlessness on all kinds of beings;

If one binds this great seal, one is called ‘he who bestows fearlessness.’

The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, sarvathā jina jina bhayanāśana

svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who are in every way victorious, vic-

torious! you who destroy fear! svāhā!) [157]

“Next, lower the right hand to make the gesture of granting wishes. The

verse says:

Such is the wish-granting seal, taught by the support of the world;

Just by binding this, the buddhas will fulfill one’s wishes.

The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, varada vajrātmaka svāhā.

(Homage to all Buddhas! O you who grant wishes! you who are of the nature

of a vajra! svāhā!) [158]

“Next, make a fist with the right hand, extend the forefinger, and with

an expression of bhṛkuṭi (frown) dwell in mental equipoise. The verse says:

With this great seal the buddhas, honored saviors of the world,

Terrify obstructors and accomplish siddhi at will.

By one’s binding of this seal, the most evil hosts of Māra’s army

And other obstructors will undoubtedly scatter.

The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, mahābalavati daśabalodbhave

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mahāmaitryabhyudgate svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who possess

great strength! you who have arisen from the ten powers! you who have arisen from great benevolence! svāhā!) [159]

“Next, make a fist with the right hand, extend the middle finger and ring finger, and place the thumb below them. The verse says:

This is called the eye born of the compassion of all buddhas, supports

of the world;

Imagining that he places it on his eyes, the wise person achieves the

eyes of a buddha.

The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, gaganavaralakṣaṇe karuṇāmayatathāgatacakṣu svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who have the excellent attributes of the sky! eye of the Tathāgata formed of compassion! svāhā!) [160]

“Next, make a fist with the left and right hands, the five fingers turned inward, extend the forefingers, and bend them round so that they meet. The verse says:

This is the excellent noose seal, which destroys evildoers;

Binding this, the mantrin is able to bind those who are not good.

The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, he he mahāpāśa prasaraudārya sattvadhātuvimohaka tathāgatādhimuktinirjāta svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! Ho! ho! great noose! you who extend over a wide area! you who bewilder the realm of beings! you who are born of the Tathāgata’s conviction! svāhā!) [161]

“Next, clasp the left and right hands together to make a fist, extend the forefinger of the right hand, and bend the third phalanx in the form of a ring. The verse says:

This is called the hook seal; the buddhas, saviors of the world,

Summon all those with the great mind of bodhi

Dwelling in the ten stages as well as beings with evil thoughts.

The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, āḥ sarvatrāpratihate tathāgatāṅkuśa bodhicaryāparipūraka svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! Āḥ! O you who are unimpeded everywhere! hook of the Tathāgata! that which brings to completion the practice for awakening! svāhā!) [162]

“Then, with this hook seal, extend the middle finger [of the right hand]

and bend it slightly: this is called the seal of the Tathāgata’s heart. The mantra

is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, jñānodbhava svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas!

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O you who have risen from knowledge! svāhā!) [163]

“Next, with this seal, extend the ring finger and raise it erect: this is

called the seal of the Tathāgata’s navel. The mantra is: Namaḥ samanta-

buddhānāṃ, amṛtodbhava svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who have

risen from the nectar of immortality! svāhā!) [164]

“Then, with this seal, extend the ring finger straight up and also raise

the other [fingers]: this is called the seal of the Tathāgata’s waist. The mantra

is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, tathāgatasaṃbhava svāhā. (Homage to all

Buddhas! O you who are born from the Tathāgata! svāhā!) [165]

“Next, form the hollow hand-clasp with the left and right hands, bend

the two forefingers and insert them in between [the palms], do the same with

the two ring fingers, slightly bend the two little fingers, and extend the mid-

dle fingers: this is the seal of the Tathāgata’s treasury. The mantra is: Namaḥ

sarvatathāgatebhyaḥ, raṃ raṃ raḥ raḥ svāhā. (Homage to all Tathāgatas!

Raṃ raṃ raḥ raḥ! svāhā!) [166]

“Then, with this seal, extract the ring fingers and turn them upward,

holding them there: this is called the seal of the greater boundary. The mantra

is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, le lu puri vikule svāhā. (Homage to all

Buddhas! Le lu puri vikule! svāhā!) [167]

“Then, with this seal, crook the two middle fingers so that they meet

and stretch the forefingers apart: this is called the seal of the Unendurable

Great Protector. The mantra is: Namaḥ sarvatathāgatebhyaḥ sarvabhayav-

igatebhyo viśvamukhebhyaḥ, sarvathā haṃ khaṃ rakṣa mahābale sar-

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vatathāgatapuṇyanirjāte hūṃ hūṃ trāṭ trāṭ apratihate svāhā. [168 = 5]

“Next, stretch the forefingers apart and insert both thumbs in between

[the palms]: this is called the seal of universal light. The mantra is: Namaḥ

samantabuddhānāṃ, jvālāmālini tathāgatārci svāhā. [169 = 19]

“Then form the hollow hand-clasp with the left and right hands and sup-

port the sides of the middle fingers with the two forefingers: this is called

the seal of the Tathāgata’s armor.

“Bend the two ring fingers, place the two thumbs together, and insert

them in between the palms so that they press on the nails of the two ring

fingers: this is the seal of the Tathāgata’s tongue attribute. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, tathāgatajihva satyadharmapratiṣṭhita svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O tongue of the Tathāgata! that which is established in the true Dharma! svāhā!) [170; cf. 20]

“With this seal, bend the forefingers and ring fingers together, turn the thumbs upward and bend them a little, place the middle fingers, standing straight, together, and do the same with the little fingers: this is called the seal of the Tathāgata’s speech gate (i.e., mouth). The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, tathāgatamahāvaktra viśvajñānamahodaya svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O great mouth of the Tathāgata! that which is preeminent in manifold knowledge! svāhā!) [171]

“With the previous seal as it is, bend the two forefingers and insert them in between the palms, facing upward: this is called the seal of the Tathāgata’s tusk. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, tathāgatadaṃṣṭra rasarasāgrasaṃprāpaka sarvatathāgataviṣayasaṃbhava svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O tusk of the Tathāgata! that which effects the attainment of the foremost flavor among [all] flavors! that which is born from the sphere of all Tathāgatas! svāhā!) [172]

“Then, with the appearance of the previous seal as it is, turn the two forefingers upward, holding them there, and bend the third phalanges: this is called the seal of the Tathāgata’s eloquence. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, acintyādbhutarūpavācaṃ samatāprāpta viśuddhasvara svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who have gained equality with speech of inconceivable and marvelous form! pure sound! svāhā!) [173]

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“Next, place the left and right hands together to form the hollow handclasp, bend the two little fingers and thumbs, and insert them in between [the palms] so that they touch: this is the seal of the ten powers possessed by the Tathāgata. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, daśabalāṅgadhara hūṃ saṃ jaṃ svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who possess the members of the ten powers! hūṃ saṃ jaṃ! svāhā!) [174]

“Then, with the previous seal as it is, bend the two thumbs and forefingers so that the upper phalanges touch: this is the seal of the Tathāgata’s station of mindfulness. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, tathāgatasmṛti sattvahitābhyudgata gaganasamāsama svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O mindfulness of the Tathāgata! that which has arisen for the weal of beings! that which is equal to the sky and unequaled! svāhā!) [175]

“Then, with the previous seal as it is, the two thumbs are placed on top

of the two ring fingers: this is called the seal of the realization of the equal-

ity of all dharmas. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, sarva-

dharmasamatāprāpta tathāgatānugata, svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O

you who have gained equality with all things! you who follow the Tathā-

gata! svāhā!) [176]

“Next, clasp the left and right hands together, place the two forefingers

on top of the middle fingers, with the remaining [fingers] as before: this is

the seal of Samantabhadra’s wish-fulfilling gem. The mantra is: Namaḥ

samantabuddhānāṃ, samatānugata virajadharmanirjāta mahāmaha svāhā.

[177 = 21]

“Then, with this hollow hand-clasp, bend the two forefingers below the

two middle fingers, with the remaining [fingers] as before: this is the seal of

Maitreya. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, ajitaṃjaya sar-

vasattvāśayānugata svāhā. [178 = 22]

“Then, with the previous seal as it is, insert the two thumbs in between

[the palms]: this is called the seal of Ākāśagarbha. The mantra is: Namaḥ

samantabuddhānāṃ, ākāśasamatānugata vicitrāmbaradhara svāhā. [179

= 23]

“Then, with the previous seal as it is, bend the two ring fingers and two

little fingers, insert them in between the palms, and place the two forefingers

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and middle fingers together: this is the seal of Sarvanīvaraṇaviṣkambhin.

The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, āḥ sattvahitābhyudgata traṃ

traṃ raṃ raṃ svāhā. [180 = 24]

“Place the left and right hands together as before, stretch the five fingers

[of both hands] apart, just like a bell, place the thumbs and little fingers

together so that they support each other, and form the shape of a lotus flower:

this is the seal of Avalokiteśvara. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ,

sarvatathāgatāvalokita karuṇāmaya ra ra ra hūṃ jaḥ svāhā. [181 = 25]

“Form the hollow hand-clasp with the left and right hands as before, just

like an unopened lotus: this is the seal of Mahāsthāmaprāpta. The mantra is:

Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, jaṃ jaṃ saḥ svāhā. [182 = 26]

“Make a fist with the left and right hands as before, the five fingers turned

inward, raise the two forefingers, just like the point of a needle, and place

the two thumbs against them: this is the seal of the honored one Tārā. The

mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, tāre tāriṇi karuṇodbhave svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! Tārā! savioress! you who have risen from compassion! svāhā!) [183; cf. 27]

“With the previous seal as it is, raise the two forefingers so that they cross and press against each other: this is the seal of Bhṛkuṭī. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, sarvabhayatrāsani hūṃ sphoṭaya svāhā. [184 = 28]

“[Form] the hollow hand-clasp with the left and right hands as before and insert all the ring fingers and thumbs in between [the palms]: this is the

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seal of the honored one Pāṇḍaravāsinī. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, tathāgataviṣayasaṃbhave padmamālini svāhā. [185 = 29]

“With the previous seal as it is, bend the two forefingers and place them below the thumbs, separated as if by a grain of wheat: this is the seal of Hayagrīva. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, khādaya bhañja sphoṭaya svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! Devour! shatter! rend! svāhā!) [186; cf. 30]

“With the seal the same as before, extend the two ring fingers and forefingers, with the remaining [fingers] like a fist: this is the seal of the bodhisattva Kṣitigarbha. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, ha ha ha sutanu svāhā. [187 = 31]

“Next, form the hollow hand-clasp with the left and right hands, intertwine the middle fingers and ring fingers so that they support each other, and place the two forefingers on top of the two thumbs in the shape of hooks, with the remaining [fingers] as before: this is the seal of the holy one Mañjuśrī. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, he he kumāra vimuktipathasthita smara smara pratijñāṃ svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! Ho! ho! youth! you who abide on the path to liberation! remember, remember your vow! svāhā!) [188; cf. 32]

“Make a fist with the left hand and raise the forefinger in the shape of a hook: this is the hook seal of Jālinīprabha. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, he he kumāra māyagata svabhāvasthita svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! Ho! ho! youth! you who have understood illusion! you who abide in intrinsic nature! svāhā!) [189]

“With the previous seal as it is, all the fingers [of the left hand] are all bent a little: this is the seal of Vimalaprabha. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, he kumāra vicitragatikumāra [pratijñā]m anusmara svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! Ho! youth! O youth of varied movement! remember your vow! svāhā!) [190]

“Make a fist with the right hand as before, place the forefinger and mid-

dle finger together as if one, and extend them: this is the sword seal of Keśinī.

The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, he he kumārike dayājñānaṃ

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smara pratijñāṃ svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! Ho! ho! young maiden!

remember compassion and knowledge! and your vow! svāhā!)81 [191]

“Make a fist with the right hand as before and extend the middle finger

in the shape of a lance: this is the lance seal of Upakeśinī. The mantra is:

Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, bhindayājñānaṃ he kumārike svāhā. (Homage

to all Buddhas! Destroy ignorance! ho! young maiden! svāhā!) [192]

“Make a fist with the left hand as before and extend the ring finger and

little finger: this is the banner seal of Vasumatī. The mantra is: Namaḥ

samantabuddhānāṃ, he smara jñānaketu svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas!

Ho! remember! O knowledge-banner! svāhā!) [193]

“Make a fist with the right hand and extend the forefinger in the shape

of a hook: this is the seal of the young Ākarṣaṇī. The mantra is: Namaḥ

samantabuddhānāṃ, ākarṣaya sarvān kuru ājñāṃ kumārasya svāhā. (Homage

to all Buddhas! Draw in all [beings]! perform the command of the youth

[Mañjuśrī]! svāhā!) [194]

“Make a fist with the left and right hands as before, extend the two

forefingers, and bend the [third] phalanges so that they touch: this is the seal

of servants. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, āḥ vismayanīye

svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! Āḥ! O amazing one! svāhā!) [195]

“Make a fist with the left and right hands as before, extend the middle

fingers, and bend the third phalanges: this is the vajra seal of Kautūhala. The

mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, vimaticchedaka svāhā. (Homage to

all Buddhas! O you who sever doubt! svāhā!) [196]

“Raise the right arm and form the hand [gesture] of bestowing fear-

lessness: this is the seal of Abhayaṃdada. The mantra is: Namaḥ samanta-

buddhānāṃ, abhayaṃdada svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who

bestow fearlessness! svāhā!) [197]

“Extend the right hand as before and raise it upward: this is the seal of

Apāyaṃjaha. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, abhyuddharaṇi

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sattvadhātuṃ svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who deliver the realm

of beings! svāhā!) [198]

“Cover the heart with the right hand as before: this is the seal of Pari-

trāṇāśayamati. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, he mahāmaha

smara pratijñāṃ svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! Ho! O great among the great! remember your vow! svāhā!) [199]

“Make as if to hold a flower with the right hand as before: this is the seal of Mahāmaitryabhyudgata. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, svacittodgata svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who have risen from your own mind! svāhā!) [200]

“Cover the heart with the right hand as before and slightly bend the middle finger: this is the seal of Karuṇāmṛḍita. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, karuṇāmṛḍita svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who are delighted by compassion! svāhā!) [201]

“Make the gesture of granting wishes with the right hand as before: this is the seal of Sarvadāhapraśāmin. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, he varada varaprāpta svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! Ho! O you who grant wishes! you who have won a boon! svāhā!) [202]

“With the right hand as before, [make] a gesture as if holding a cintāmaṇi jewel: this is the seal of Acintyamati. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, sarvāśāparipūra[ka] svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who fulfill all wishes! svāhā!) [203]

“Make a fist with the left and right hands as before and spread the two middle fingers apart: this is the flag seal of Kṣitigarbha. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, ha ha ha vismaye svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! Ha ha ha! O wondrous one! svāhā!) [204]

“Make a fist with the right hand and extend three fingers (i.e., little, ring, and middle fingers): this is the seal of Ratnākara. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, he mahāmaha svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! Ho! O great among the great! svāhā!) [205]

“[Make a fist] with the right hand and extend the ring finger: this is the

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seal of the bodhisattva Ratnapāṇi. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, ratnodbhava svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you have risen from a jewel! svāhā!) [206]

“With the left and right hands make a hand-clasp [with the two hands] crossed back to back, interlock the thumb of the left hand and the little finger of the right hand, and likewise for the right [hand] on the left [hand]; the remaining [fingers] are like a [three-pronged] vajra in appearance: this is the seal of Dharaṇiṃdhara. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, dharaṇiṃdhara svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who support the earth! svāhā!) [207]

“Make the form of a five-pronged vajra lance as before: this is the seal

of Ratnamudrāhasta. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, ratna-

nirjāta svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who are born of a jewel!

svāhā!)82 [208]

“Then, with this seal, make all the fingers touch each other: this is the

seal of Dṛḍhādhyāśaya. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ,

vajrasaṃbhava svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who are born from

a vajra! svāhā!) [209]

“Make the sword [seal] with the two left and right hands as before: this

is the seal of the bodhisattva Gaganāmala. The mantra is: Namaḥ

samantabuddhānāṃ, gaganānantagocara svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas!

O you who have the sky as your infinite field of action! svāhā!) [210]

“The wheel seal, as before: this is the seal of Gaganamati. The mantra

is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, cakravarti svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas!

O you who turn the wheel! svāhā!) [211]

“The śaṅkha seal, as before: this is the seal of Viśuddhamati. The mantra

is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, dharmasaṃbhava svāhā. (Homage to all

Buddhas! O you who are born from the Dharma! svāhā!) [212]

“The lotus-flower seal, as before: this is the seal of Cāritramati. The

mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, padmālaya svāhā. (Homage to all

Buddhas! O lotus receptacle! svāhā!) [213]

“The blue lotus-flower seal, the same as before, [with the fingers] spread

slightly apart: this is the seal of Sthiramati. The mantra is: Namaḥ samanta-

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buddhānāṃ, jñānodbhava svāhā. [214 = 163]

“Clasp the two hands together as before, bend the ring fingers and inter-

lock them in between the palms, turn the two middle fingers and little fingers

upward so that they support each other, and extend the forefingers and bend

the third phalanges so that they do not touch [the middle fingers] by the equiv-

alent of a grain of wheat: this is the seal of Vajradhara (= Vajrapāṇi). The

mantra is: Namaḥ samantavajrāṇāṃ, caṇḍamahāroṣaṇa hūṃ. [215 = 33]

“With the seal as before, bend the two thumbs and little fingers and insert

them in between the palms: this is the seal of Māmakī. The mantra is: Namaḥ

samantavajrāṇāṃ, triṭ triṭ jayanti svāhā. [216 = 34]

“As before, the fingers of the left and right hands are crossed back to

back and interlaced so that [the fingers of one hand] face their counterparts

[of the other hand]; rotate this and place the thumb of the right hand against the thumb of the left hand: this is the seal of Vajraśṛṅkhalā. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantavajrāṇāṃ, hūṃ bandha bandha moṭaya moṭaya vajrodbhave sarvatrāpratihate svāhā. (Homage to all Vajras! Hūṃ! bind, bind! crush, crush! O you who have risen from the vajra! you who are everywhere unimpeded! svāhā!) [217; cf. 35]

“With this seal of Vajraśṛṅkhalā, bend the thumbs a little so that they [appear to] support the forefingers but do not reach them: this is the seal of Krodhacandratilaka. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantavajrāṇāṃ, hrīḥ hūṃ phaṭ svāhā. [218 = 36]

“Make a fist with the left and right hands as before and raise the two forefingers erect so that they support each other: this is the seal of Vajrasūcī. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantavajrāṇāṃ, sarvadharmanirvedhani vajrasūci varade svāhā. [219 = 37]

“Make a fist with the left and right hands as before and place it at the heart: this is the seal of Vajramuṣṭi. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantavajrāṇāṃ, sphoṭaya vajrasaṃbhave svāhā. (Homage to all Vajras! Rend! O you who are born from the vajra! svāhā!) [220]

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“Make a fist with the left hand, raise the arm, and stretch it out; also make a fist with the right hand and extend the forefinger in a threatening gesture with an appearance of wrath: this is the seal of Aparājita. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantavajrāṇāṃ, durdharṣa mahāroṣaṇa khādaya sarvāṃ tathāgatājñāṃ kuru svāhā. (Homage to all Vajras! O Inviolable One [Durdharṣa]! very wrathful one! devour! perform every command of the Tathāgata! svāhā!) [221; cf. 70]

“Make a fist with the right hand and hold it while making the gesture of striking: this is the seal of Abhimukha. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantavajrāṇāṃ, he abhimukha mahāpracaṇḍa khādaya kiṃ cirāyasi samayam anusmara svāhā. (Homage to all Vajras! Ho! O you who face [Durdharṣa]! you who are very violent! devour! why do you procrastinate? remember your pledge! svāhā!) [222; cf. 71]

“The gesture of holding an almsbowl, as before: this is the almsbowl seal of Śākya[muni]. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, sarvakleśaniṣūdana sarvadharmavaśitāprāpta gaganasame svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who destroy all defilements! you who have won control over all dharmas! you who are equal to the sky! svāhā!) [223; cf. 40]

“The seal of Śākya[muni]’s tuft attribute (ūrṇā) is as above.

“Then bring the fingertips of the right hand together and place them on

the crown [of the head]: this is the seal of all Buddha-Crowns. The mantra

is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, vaṃ vaṃ hūṃ hūṃ hūṃ phaṭ svāhā. (Homage

to all Buddhas! Vaṃ vaṃ hūṃ hūṃ hūṃ phaṭ! svāhā!) [224; cf. 42]

“Make a fist with the left hand, extend the middle finger and forefinger,

and place the thumb on top of the little and ring fingers; extend the forefinger

and middle finger of the right hand, insert them in the left palm, and again

place the thumb on top of the little and ring fingers, just like in the sheath of

a sword: this is the seal of Acalanātha.

“The adamantine wisdom seal as before: this is the seal of Trailokyavijaya.

“Clasp the left and right hands together as before, with the little and ring

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fingers all turned downward; extend the middle fingers with both tips together,

bend the two forefingers and place them against the third phalanges [of the

middle fingers], and put the thumbs side by side in the shape of three eyes: this

is the seal of the Tathāgata’s Crown, the mother of buddhas and bodhisattvas.

“Next, turn the left hand over and extend [the fingers], make a fist with

the right hand, and raise the forefinger [up against the palm of the left hand]

so that it is like a parasol in shape: this is the seal of Sitātapatroṣṇīṣa.

“The sword seal as before: this is the seal of Jayoṣṇīṣa.

“The wheel seal as before: this is the seal of Vijayoṣṇīṣa.

“As with the previous hook seal, make a fist with the right hand and

raise the forefinger, bending it a little: this is the seal of Vikiraṇoṣṇīṣa.

“The Buddha-Crown seal as before: this is the seal of Tejorāśyuṣṇīṣa.

“The lotus-flower seal as before: this is the seal of Abhyudgatoṣṇīṣa.

“The śaṅkha seal as before: this is the seal of Anantasvaraghoṣoṣṇīṣa.

“Make a fist with the right hand and place it between the eyebrows: this

is the cintāmaṇi, the seal of Ūrṇā.

“The Buddha-Crown seal as before: this is the seal of Buddhalocanā.

However, there is a slight difference in that it has the mark of a vajra.

“The right hand rests on the heart, as if holding a lotus flower; stretch

the left arm straight up, and extend the five fingers upward and apart, turned

outward: this is the seal of Aparājita.

“Make a fist with the left and right hands turned inward, turn the two

thumbs upward, and bend them like a mouth: this is the seal of Aparājitā.

“Support the cheek with the right hand: this is the seal of Īśvara.

“Then, with this seal, twist the forefinger and middle finger around and stretch them: this is the seal of Samantakusuma.

“With the same seal as before, place the thumb in the palm: this is the seal of Raśmimālin.

“With the same seal as before, make the gesture of holding a flower with the thumb and forefinger: this is the seal of Manojava.

“Add the thumb to the ring finger of the right hand, stretch the forefinger, middle finger and little finger all apart, and cover the ear: this is the seal of Svaraviśruti.

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“Clasp the left and right hands together, with the two thumbs bent around in a circular fashion and the remaining four fingers also like this: this is called the seal of Pṛthivī.

“Make the gesture of bestowing fearlessness with the right hand as before and put the thumb in the palm: this is the seal for invoking Agni.

“Then, with the gesture of bestowing fearlessness, support the second phalanx of the ring finger with the thumb: this is the seal of all seers. Use it as appropriate in their proper order.

“Clasp the left and right hands together as before and insert the forefingers and little fingers in between the palms, with the remaining [fingers] all turned upward: this is the daṇḍa (staff) seal of Yama.

“Turn the right hand downward, just like a ghaṇṭā: this is the bell seal of Yama’s consort (Yamī).

“Make a fist with the left hand and extend the forefinger and middle finger: this is the seal of Kālarātri.

“Then, with this seal, also bend the forefinger: this is the lance seal of Rudra[’s consort] (Rudrāṇī).

“With the previous seal make the gesture of holding a lotus flower: this is the seal of Brahmā’s spell-consort (Brahmāṇī).

“With the previous seal bend the forefinger and place it against the back of the third phalanx of the middle finger: this is the śakti (lance) seal of Kaumārī.

“Then, with this seal, place the forefinger on top of the thumb: this is the wheel seal of Nārāyaṇa’s queen consort (Nārāyaṇī).

“Make a fist with the left hand and make the thumb stand straight up: this is the hammer seal of Yama’s Seven Mothers.

“Turn the left hand upward, as if holding a kapāla (skull): this is the

seal of Cāmuṇḍā.

“The khaḍga seal as before: this is the sword seal of Nairṛti.

“The wheel seal as before, making it with the left hand: this is the wheel

seal of Nārāyaṇa.

“Turn the left and right hands over, adding the left to the right: these are

the two cloud seals of Nandopananda (Nanda and Upananda).

“Extend the left hand as before and add the thumb to the little finger:

this is the trident seal of Śaṃkara.

“Extend the left hand as before, with the thumb and little finger sup-

porting each other: this is the seal of Śaṃkara’s wife (Śaṃkarī).

“Then, with this seal, extend the three [other] fingers straight: this is the

seal of Śaṃkara’s consort (Umā).

“With the left hand make the gesture of holding a lotus flower: this is

the seal of Brahmā.

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“Visualize [the lotus of the previous seal] as being immaculate white:

this is the seal of Candra.

“Display a hand-clasp with the left and right hands, bend the thumbs,

and place them alongside the ring fingers: this is the carriage seal of Āditya.

“Put the right and left hands together and turn the little fingers and

forefingers inward, with the ring and middle fingers supporting each other

like a bow: this is the seal of Jayā and Vijayā.

“The banner seal as before: this is the seal of Vāyu.

“Turn the left hand upward and place it at the navel, and move the right

hand, with the thumb and forefinger supporting each other and facing the

body, as if playing music: this is the vīṇā (lute) seal of Sarasvatī.

“The noose seal as before: this is the seal of nāgas.

“The seal of Sarasvatī as before, with the forefinger [of the right hand]

bent and crossed over the thumb: this is the seal of all asuras. The mantra

is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, garalayaṃ svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas!

Absorption of poison, svāhā!) [225]

“Make a fist [with both hands] turned inward and extend the ring fingers:

this is the seal of gandharvas. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ,

viśuddhasvaravāhini svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who convey

pure sounds! svāhā!) [226]

“Then, with this seal, bend the forefingers: this is the seal of all yakṣas. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, yakṣeśvara svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O lord of yakṣas! svāhā!) [227]

“Then, with this seal, the thumbs and little fingers support each other and the middle [fingers] and fore[fingers] are extended: this is the seal of yakṣiṇīs. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, yakṣavidyādhari svāhā. [228 = 133]

“Make a fist [with both hands] turned inward and extend the middle fingers: this is the seal of piśācas. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, piśācagati svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who are in the state of piśācas! svāhā!) [229]

“Modify [the previous seal] and bend the middle fingers: this is the seal of piśācīs. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, pici pici svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! Pici pici! svāhā!) [230; cf. 134]

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“Clasp the left and right hands together as before and raise the thumbs erect side by side: this is the seal of all planets. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, grahaiśvaryaprāpta jyoti[r]maya svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! O you who have won dominion over the planets! you who are formed of light! svāhā!) [231]

“Next, with this seal, the thumbs and middle fingers are intercrossed: this is the seal of all lunar mansions. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, nakṣatranirnādaniye svāhā. (Homage to all Buddhas! For you of the lunar mansions who shout out, svāhā!) [232]

“Then, with this seal, bend the two ring fingers and insert them in between the palms: this is the seal of rākṣasas. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, rākṣasādhipataye svāhā. [233 = 50]

“Extend the left hand, cover the mouth with it, and touch it with the jihva (tongue): this is the seal of ḍākinīs. The mantra is: Namaḥ samantabuddhānāṃ, hrīḥ haḥ. [234 = 132]

“Lord of Mysteries, the Tathāgata’s seals headed by these are born of the Tathāgata’s faith-and-understanding. They are equivalent to the insignia of a bodhisattva, and their number is immeasurable. Furthermore, Lord of Mysteries, you should know that [the activities of] the limbs too, in motion or at rest, are all mystic seals, and you should know that the many utterances made by the tongue are all mantras. Therefore, Lord of Mysteries, bodhisattvas

cultivating bodhisattva practices via the gateway of mantras should, after having generated the bodhi-mind, abide in the stage of the Tathāgata and [only then] draw a maṇḍala. If they do otherwise, it is tantamount to slandering buddhas and bodhisattvas, and they will transgress the samaya and certainly fall into an evil destiny.”

[End of] Fascicle Four of the Scripture of the

Enlightenment, Supernatural Transformations,

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