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

English (machine translation) 4

Language: English

4.1

Translated by the Indian Tripiṭaka Master Śubhakarasiṃha together with the Śramaṇa Yixing under the Great Tang

At that time the Bhagavat Vairocana surveyed the great assemblies and addressed the vajradhara Guhyakādhipati, saying: "Guhyakādhipati! There are ornaments identical to the Tathāgata and banners identical to the destiny of the dharmadhātu. Because bodhisattvas adorn their bodies with them, they travel throughout the various destinies while dwelling in saṃsāra, and in the great assemblies of all Tathāgatas they make these great bodhi banners their insignia, so that the devas, nāgas, yakṣas, gandharvas, asuras, garuḍas, kiṃnaras, mahoragas, humans, non-humans, and the like revere them, circumambulate them, receive their instructions, and practice them. Listen now attentively and reflect with utmost care; I shall now explain them." When he had spoken thus, Vajrapāṇi said: "Lord, now is indeed the time! Lord, now is indeed the time!"

4.4

At that time the Bhagavat immediately dwelt in the samādhi of the power of physical harmlessness. Dwelling in this samādhi, he spoke the vidyārājñī of the power of all Tathāgatas' entering the samaya and the matchless samādhi-power pervading all that cannot be obstructed:

4.6

"Guhyakādhipati! Such a vidyārājñī manifests the stages of all Tathāgatas, not transgressing the three dharma-realms, completing the bhūmi-pāramitās. The characteristics of this secret mudrā are: one should use the samādhi-hand and prajñā-hand to form a hollow-palmed añjali, and join the two space cakras of samādhi and prajñā side by side, erecting them. It is said in verse:

4.7

"'This is the great mudrā of all Buddhas, saviours of the world;
In this mudrā abides
The samaya of the Truly Enlightened Ones.'"

4.8

"Furthermore, make fists with the samādhi- and prajñā-hands, place the space cakras inside the palms, and extend the wind cakras; this is the mudrā of the pure dharmadhātu. The mantra is:"

4.10

"Furthermore, with the samādhi- and prajñā-hands, the five cakras being all equal, interlock them alternately, and have the tips of both space cakras face each other. It is said in verse:

4.11

"'This is named the supreme vow,
The auspicious dharmacakra mudrā;
The refuges of the world, the saviours of the world,
All turn this wheel.'"

4.12

"The mantra is:"

4.14

"Furthermore, extend both the samādhi- and prajñā-hands to form an añjali of taking refuge, press the wind cakras together, and place the two space cakras on top, shaped like a sword (khaḍga). It is said in verse:

4.15

"'This mudrā of the sword of great wisdom
Was spoken by all the Buddhas;
It can cut through all views,
Namely the innate view of a self.'"

4.16

"The mantra is:"

4.18

"Furthermore, with both the samādhi- and prajñā-hands, form a hollow-palmed añjali, bend the two wind cakras, and entwine them with the two space cakras, shaped like a conch (śaṅkha). It is said in verse:

4.19

"'This is named the supreme vow,
The auspicious dharma-conch mudrā;
The Buddhas, teachers of the world,
And the bodhisattvas, saviours of the world,
All proclaim the undefiled Dharma,
Leading to serene nirvāṇa.'"

4.20

"The mantra is:"

4.22

"Furthermore, join the samādhi- and prajñā-hands and spread them widely apart like a bell (ghaṇṭā), hold together the two earth cakras and two space cakras, and unite the fire and wind cakras. It is said in verse:

4.23

"'The auspicious vow lotus;
The Buddhas, saviours of the world,
Upon the indestructible vajra-seat,
Awaken and are called Buddhas;
Bodhi and the Sons of the Buddha
Are all born from this.'"

4.24

"The mantra is:"

4.26

"Furthermore, with the samādhi- and prajñā-hands, make fists with the five cakras facing outward, and erect the fire cakras. Extend the two wind cakras and bend them into hook shapes, holding them at the sides. Bring the space and earth cakras together straight upright, and cross the water cakras like a vajra. It is said in verse:

4.27

"'The great wisdom mudrā of the vajra
Can destroy the fortress of ignorance
And awaken those who sleep;
Neither gods nor humans can destroy it.'"

4.28

"The mantra is:"

4.30

"Furthermore, with the samādhi- and prajñā-hands, make fists with the five cakras facing inward, and erect the fire cakras. Place the two wind cakras at the sides, and bend the two space cakras side by side. It is said in verse:

4.31

"'This mudrā is the mahāmudrā,
Namely the Tathāgata's uṣṇīṣa;
As soon as it is bound and formed,
One is identical to the Lord.'"

4.32

"The mantra is:"

4.34

"Furthermore, make a fist with the wisdom-hand and place it between the eyebrows. It is said in verse:

4.35

"'This is called the treasury of the ūrṇā sign,
The mudrā of the Buddha constantly fulfilling vows;
By merely forming this,
One is immediately equal to the supreme among human beings.'"

4.36

"The mantra is:"

4.38

"Dwelling in the yoga posture, corresponding to holding the bowl, place both the samādhi- and prajñā-hands at the navel; this is called the great bowl mudrā of Śākyamuni."

4.39

"The mantra is:"

4.41

"Furthermore, with the wisdom-hand turned upward, form the gesture of granting fearlessness. It is said in verse:

4.42

"'It can bestow fearlessness
Upon all classes of sentient beings;
If one forms this great mudrā,
One is called the bestower of fearlessness.'"

4.43

"The mantra is:"

4.45

"Furthermore, let the wisdom-hand hang down to form the gesture of granting wishes. It is said in verse:

4.46

"'Such a wish-granting mudrā
Was spoken by the refuges of the world;
As soon as one binds this,
All Buddhas fulfill one's vows.'"

4.47

"The mantra is:"

4.49

"Furthermore, make a fist with the wisdom-hand, extend the wind cakra, and in the form of Bhṛkuṭī dwell in equipoise (samāhita). It is said in verse:

4.50

"'With such a great mudrā,
The Buddhas, saviours of the world,
Terrify all obstructors
And accomplish siddhi at will.
By binding this mudrā,
The army of the great evil Māra
And all other obstructors
Are scattered without hindrance.'"

4.51

"The mantra is:"

4.53

"Furthermore, make a fist with the wisdom-hand, extend the fire and water cakras, and place the space cakra beneath them. It is said in verse:

4.54

"'This is named the eye born of compassion
Of all Buddhas, the refuges of the world;
Visualizing it placed upon the sphere of the eyes,
The wise one becomes the Buddha-eye.'"

4.55

"The mantra is:"

4.57

"Furthermore, with the samādhi-hand, make a fist with the five cakras facing inward, extend the wind cakra, and bend it into a circle to join together. It is said in verse:

4.58

"'This supreme vow noose mudrā
Destroys all evil-doers;
When the mantra practitioner binds it,
It can bind all unwholesome things.'"

4.59

"The mantra is:"

4.61

"Furthermore, bring the samādhi- and prajñā-hands together into a fist, extend the prajñā-hand, and bend the third joint of the wind cakra like a ring. It is said in verse:

4.62

"'Such is named the hook mudrā;
The Buddhas, saviours of the world,
Summon all those
Who dwell in the ten stages,
Those with the great mind of bodhi,
And sentient beings of evil thoughts.'"

4.63

"The mantra is:"

4.65

"Using this same hook mudrā, extend its fire cakra and bend it slightly; this is called the Tathāgata's heart mudrā. Its mantra is:"

4.67

"Furthermore, with this mudrā, extend its water cakra and erect it; this is called the Tathāgata's navel mudrā. Its mantra is:"

4.69

"With this same mudrā, extend the water cakra straight and erect the others as well; this is called the Tathāgata's waist mudrā. Its mantra is:"

4.71

"Furthermore, with the samādhi- and prajñā-hands, form a hollow-palmed añjali, bend the two wind cakras inward, do the same with the two water cakras, slightly bend the two earth cakras, and extend the fire cakras; this is the Tathāgatagarbha mudrā. Its mantra is:"

4.73

"With this same mudrā, release the water cakras and place them pointing upward; this is called the great boundary (mahāsīmā) mudrā. Its mantra is:"

4.75

"With this same mudrā, hook the two fire cakras bent together, and spread out the wind cakras; this is called the unbearable great protection mudrā. Its mantra is:"

4.77

"Furthermore, spread out the wind cakras and insert the space cakras together between them; this is called the universal light mudrā. Its mantra is:"

4.79

"Furthermore, with the samādhi- and prajñā-hands, form a hollow-palmed añjali and hold the sides of the fire cakras with the two wind cakras; this is called the Tathāgata's armour mudrā."

4.80

"Bend the two water cakras, bring the two space cakras together inside the palms, pressing on top of the nails of the two water cakras; this is the Tathāgata's tongue sign mudrā. The mantra is:"

4.82

"With this mudrā, bend the wind and water cakras to touch each other, turn the space cakras upward and bend them slightly, join the fire cakras straight together, and likewise with the earth cakras; this is called the mudrā of the Tathāgata's speech gate. Its mantra is:"

4.84

"As in the preceding mudrā, bend the two wind cakras inward into the palms pointing upward; this is called the Tathāgata's fang mudrā. Its mantra is:"

4.86

"Also, as in the preceding mudrā form, place the two wind cakras pointing upward, bending the third joint; this is called the mudrā of the Tathāgata's eloquence. Its mantra is:"

4.88

"Furthermore, bring the samādhi- and prajñā-hands together in unison to form a hollow-palmed añjali, bending the two earth and space cakras inward to join; this is the mudrā of the Tathāgata's holding the ten powers. Its mantra is:"

4.90

"Also, as in the preceding mudrā, bend the upper joints of the two space and wind cakras together; this is the mudrā of the Tathāgata's applications of mindfulness (smṛtyupasthāna). Its mantra is:"

4.92

"Again, as with the previous mudrā, place the two space cakras on the water cakras; it is named the mudrā of awakening to the equality of all dharmas. Its mantra says:

4.94

"Again, join the samādhi-hand and prajñā-hand into one, place the two wind cakras over the fire cakras, and the rest as before; this is Samantabhadra's cintāmaṇi mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.96

"With this hollow-palmed añjali, bend the two wind cakras beneath the two fire cakras, and the rest as before; this is Maitreya's mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.98

"Again, as with the previous mudrā, insert the two space cakras inside; it is named the Ākāśagarbha mudrā. The mantra says:

4.100

"Again, as with the previous mudrā, bend the two water cakras and two earth cakras into the palms, and join the two wind cakras and fire cakras; this is the Sarvanīvaraṇaviṣkambhin mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.102

"As before, join the samādhi-hand and prajñā-hand, disperse and extend the five cakras like a bell, and join and hold together the space and earth cakras to form the shape of a lotus; this is the Avalokiteśvara mudrā. The mantra says:

4.104

"As before, make a hollow-palmed añjali with the samādhi-hand and prajñā-hand, like an unbloomed lotus; this is the Mahāsthāmaprāpta mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.106

"As before, with the samādhi-hand and prajñā-hand, turn the five cakras inward into fists, raise the two wind cakras like the point of a needle, and place the two space cakras upon them; this is the Noble Tārā mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.108

"As with the previous mudrā, raise the two wind cakras and press them together unevenly; this is the Bhṛkuṭī mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.110

"As before, make a hollow-palmed añjali with the samādhi-hand and prajñā-hand, with the water cakras and space cakras all inserted inside; this is the Pāṇḍaravāsinī mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.112

"As with the previous mudrā, bend the two wind cakras and place them below the space cakras, spaced apart like a grain of barley; this is the Hayagrīva mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.114

"The same as the previous mudrā, extend the two water cakras and wind cakras, the rest being as a fist; this is the Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.116

"Again, make a hollow-palmed añjali with the samādhi-hand and prajñā-hand, interlace and hold together the fire cakras and water cakras, and place the two wind cakras on top of the two space cakras like hooks, the rest being as before; this is the mudrā of the Holy Mañjuśrī. Its mantra says:

4.118

"Form a fist with the samādhi-hand, and raise the wind cakra like a hook; this is the Jālinīprabha hook mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.120

"Just as with the previous mudrā, bend all the cakras slightly; this is the Vimalaprabha mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.122

"As before, form a fist with the prajñā-hand, join its wind and fire cakras into one and extend them; this is the Keśinī sword mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.124

"As before, form a fist with the prajñā-hand, and extend the fire cakra like a trident; this is the Upakeśinī trident mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.126

"As before, form a fist with the samādhi-hand, and extend the water cakra and earth cakra; this is the Dharaṇīmandī banner mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.128

"Form a fist with the prajñā-hand, and extend the wind cakra like a hook; this is the Ākarṣaṇa-kumāra mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.130

"As before, form fists with the samādhi-hand and prajñā-hand, extend the two wind cakras, and bend the joints to touch; this is the mudrā of the Order-Bearers. Its mantra says:

4.132

"As before, form fists with the samādhi-hand and prajñā-hand, extend the fire cakras, and bend the third joint; this is the Vajra of Banishing Doubts mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.134

"Raise the vipaśyanā arm and make the gesture of bestowing fearlessness; this is the Abhayaṃdada mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.136

"As before, extend the prajñā-hand and raise it upwards; this is the mudrā of Eliminating Bad Destinies. Its mantra says:

4.138

"As before, cover the heart with the prajñā-hand; this is the Trāṇamati mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.140

"As before, make the gesture of holding a flower with the prajñā-hand; this is the Mahāmaitryabhyudgata mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.142

"As before, cover the heart with the prajñā-hand and slightly bend the fire cakra; this is the Karuṇāmṛdita mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.144

"As before, make the boon-granting gesture with the prajñā-hand; this is the mudrā of Banishing All Torments. Its mantra says:

4.146

"As before, hold the prajñā-hand in the shape of grasping a cintāmaṇi jewel; this is the Acintyamati mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.148

"As before, form fists with the samādhi-hand and prajñā-hand, and cause the two fire cakras to open out; this is the Kṣitigarbha standard mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.150

"Form a fist with the prajñā-hand and extend three cakras; this is the Ratnākara mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.152

"With this prajñā-hand, extend its water cakra; this is the Ratnapāṇi Bodhisattva mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.154

"With the samādhi-hand and prajñā-hand, make an inverted interlaced añjali: intercross the samādhi-hand's space cakra and the prajñā-hand's earth cakra, and likewise the prajñā[-hand] upon the samādhi[-hand], with the rest like the shape of a vajra; this is the Dharanīdhara mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.156

"As before, form the shape of a five-pronged vajra trident; this is the Ratnamudrāhasta mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.158

"With this very mudrā, cause all cakras to join together; this is the Dṛḍhādhyāśaya mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.160

"As before, form a sword with both the samādhi-hand and prajñā-hand; this is the Gaganāmala Bodhisattva mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.162

"As before, the wheel mudrā is the Gaganāmati mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.164

"As before, the conch mudrā is the Viśuddhamati mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.166

"As before, the lotus mudrā is the Caritamati mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.168

"The same as before, a blue lotus mudrā slightly opened; this is the Sthiramati mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.170

"As before, join the two hands, bend the water cakras crossing into the palms, extend the two fire cakras and earth cakras upward holding together, and extend the wind cakras bending the third joints so they do not touch, like a grain of barley; this is the Vajradhara mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.172

"As with the previous mudrā, bend the two space cakras and earth cakras into the palms; this is the Māmakī mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.174

"As before, interlace all cakras of the samādhi-hand and prajñā-hand in reverse, intertwining them facing oneself and rotating them, with the prajñā space cakra over the samādhi space cakra; this is the Vajra Chain mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.176

"With this Vajra Chain mudrā, bend the space cakras slightly to hold the wind cakras without touching; this is the Wrathful Candratilaka mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.178

"As before, form fists with the samādhi-hand and prajñā-hand, erect the two wind cakras and hold them together; this is the Vajrasūci mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.180

"As before, form fists with the samādhi-hand and prajñā-hand and place them at the heart; this is the Vajramuṣṭi mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.182

"Form a fist with the samādhi-hand, raising it like a spread wing, and also form a fist with the prajñā-hand, extending the wind cakra as if gesturing in wrath; this is the Aparājita mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.184

"Form fists with the samādhi-hand and prajñā-hand, holding them in a posture of striking each other; this is the Abhimukha mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.186

"As before, the gesture of holding an alms bowl is the Śākya bowl mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.188

"The Śākya ūrṇā mudrā. As above, and place the gathered tips of the fingers of the prajñā-hand upon the crown of the head; this is the Sarvabuddhoṣṇīṣa mudrā. Its mantra says:

4.190

"Form a fist with the samādhi-hand and extend the fire and wind cakras, placing space over the earth and water cakras; extend the wind and fire cakras of the prajñā-hand into the samādhi-palm, also placing space over the earth and water cakras as if in a scabbard; this is the Acala mudrā.

4.191

"As before, the Vajramati mudrā is the Trailokyavijaya mudrā.

4.192

"As before, join the samādhi-hand and prajñā-hand into a single form, with the earth and water cakras all pointing downward, extend the fire cakras with the two tips joined, bend the two wind cakras and place them on the third joints, aligning them with the space cakras like the shape of three eyes: this is the Tathāgatoṣṇīṣa mudrā, Mother of the Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

4.193

"Again, turn the samādhi-hand face down and extend it; form a fist with the prajñā-hand and raise the wind cakra like the shape of a parasol; this is the Sitātapatroṣṇīṣa mudrā.

4.194

"As before, the sword mudrā is the Jayoṣṇīṣa mudrā.

4.195

"As before, the wheel mudrā is the Vijayoṣṇīṣa mudrā.

4.196

"As before, the hook mudrā: form a fist with the prajñā-hand, raise its wind cakra, and bend it slightly; this is the Vikiraṇoṣṇīṣa mudrā.

4.197

"As before, the uṣṇīṣa mudrā is the Tejorāśyuṣṇīṣa mudrā.

4.198

"As before, the lotus mudrā is the Abhyudgatoṣṇīṣa mudrā.

4.199

"As before, the conch mudrā is the Anantasvaraghoṣoṣṇīṣa mudrā.

4.200

"Form a fist with the prajñā-hand and place it between the eyebrows; this is the Cintāmaṇy-ūrṇā mudrā."

4.201

"As before, the uṣṇīṣa mudrā is the Buddhalocanā mudrā. There is a slight variation, which is the so-called vajra insignia.

4.202

"The prajñā-hand is at the heart, like an image holding a lotus; extend the samatha arm straight, stretch the five cakras upward, and resist outward: this is the Aparājita mudrā.

4.203

"With the samādhi- and prajñā-hands made into inward fists, bend the two space cakras upward like a mouth: this is the Aparājitā mudrā.

4.204

"Supporting the cheek with the prajñā-hand is the Īśvara mudrā.

4.205

"Using this very mudrā, extend the wind and fire cakras crossed: this is the Samantakusuma Devaputra mudrā.

4.206

"As in the previous mudrā, with the space cakra within the palm: this is the Prabhāmālin Devaputra mudrā.

4.207

"As in the previous mudrā, with the space and wind cakras making the form of holding a flower: this is the Manobhirāma Devaputra mudrā.

4.208

"Placing the space and water cakras of the prajñā-hand upon one another, and scattering and extending its wind, fire, and earth cakras to cover the ear: this is the Sarvaśabda Deva mudrā.

4.209

"Joining the samādhi and prajñā[-hands], bend the two space cakras into a circle, and the remaining four cakras likewise: this is called the Earth Deity mudrā.

4.210

"As before, making the gesture of granting fearlessness with the prajñā-hand, with the space cakra within the palm: this is the Agni Summoning mudrā.

4.211

"Using the form of granting fearlessness, hold the second joint of the water cakra with the space cakra: this is the mudrā of all ṛṣis. Apply it accordingly in proper sequence.

4.212

"As before, joining the samādhi- and prajñā-hands, place the wind and earth cakras into the palm, with the rest pointing upward: this is the Yama Daṇḍa mudrā.

4.213

"The prajñā-hand pointing downward like a ghaṇṭā: this is the Yamī Bell mudrā.

4.214

"Making a fist with the samādhi-hand, extend the wind and fire cakras: this is the Kālarātri mudrā.

4.215

"Using this very mudrā, also bend the wind cakra: this is the Rudra Triśūla mudrā.

4.216

"As in the previous mudrā, making the form of holding a lotus: this is the Brahmā Vidyārājñī mudrā.

4.217

"As in the previous mudrā, bend its wind cakra and place it on the back of the third joint of the fire cakra: this is the Kaumārī Śakti mudrā.

4.218

"Using this very mudrā, place the wind cakra upon the space [cakra]: this is the Nārāyaṇa Queen Cakra mudrā.

4.219

"Making a fist with the samādhi-hand, make the space cakra point straight up: this is the Yama Seven Mothers Hammer mudrā.

4.220

"Turn the samādhi-hand upward like the form of holding a kapāla: this is the Cāmuṇḍā mudrā.

4.221

"As before, the khaḍga mudrā is the Nirṛti Sword mudrā.

4.222

"As before, the cakra mudrā, performed with the samādhi-hand: this is the Nārāyaṇa Cakra mudrā.

4.223

"Turning the samādhi- and prajñā-hands to cross right and left: this is the Nanda and Upananda Two Clouds mudrā.

4.224

"As before, extend the samādhi-hand, and place the space and earth cakras together: this is the Śaṅkara Triśūla mudrā.

4.225

"As before, extend the samādhi-hand, and hold the space and earth cakras together: this is the Śaṅkara Queen mudrā.

4.226

"Using this very mudrā, extend the three cakras straight: this is the Śaṅkara Consort mudrā.

4.227

"Making the form of a lotus with the samādhi-hand: this is the Brahmā mudrā.

4.228

"Thereby performing the visualization of pure white: this is the Candra mudrā.

4.229

"Displaying the añjali with the samādhi- and prajñā-hands, bend the space cakra and place it beside the water cakra: this is the Sūrya Chariot mudrā.

4.230

"Join the prajñā- and samādhi-hands, turn the earth and wind cakras inward, and hold the water and fire cakras together like a bow: this is the Jaya and Vijaya mudrā.

4.231

"As before, the banner mudrā is the Vāyu mudrā.

4.232

"Turn the samādhi-hand upward at the navel cakra, hold space and wind together with the prajñā-hand, and move it toward the body as if playing music: this is the Sarasvatī Vīṇā mudrā.

4.233

"As before, the pāśa mudrā is the mudrā of all nāgas.

4.234

"As in the previous Sarasvatī mudrā, but bend the wind cakra to cross over the space cakra: this is the mudrā of all asuras. The mantra is:

4.236

"Form a fist inward and extend the water cakra: this is the gandharva mudrā. The mantra is:

4.238

"Using this very mudrā, bend the wind cakra: this is the mudrā of all yakṣas. The mantra is:

4.240

"Further, using this mudrā, hold the space and earth cakras together and extend fire and wind: this is the yakṣī mudrā. The mantra is:

4.242

"Form a fist inward and extend the fire cakra: this is the mudrā of all piśācas. The mantra is:

4.244

"Alter it by bending the fire cakra: this is the mudrā of all piśācīs. The mantra is:

4.246

"As before, join the samādhi- and prajñā-hands and erect them alongside the space cakra: this is the mudrā of all grahas. The mantra is:

4.248

"Again, using this mudrā, cross the space and fire cakras: this is the mudrā of all nakṣatras. The mantra is:

4.250

"Using this very mudrā, bend the two water cakras into the palm: this is the mudrā of all rākṣasas. The mantra is:

4.252

"Extend the samādhi-hand to cover the mouth, and touch it with the jihvā: this is the mudrā of all ḍākinīs. The mantra is:

4.254

"Guhyakādhipati, such foremost Tathāgata mudrās are born from the adhimukti of the Tathāgatas and are identical to the emblems of the bodhisattvas; they are immeasurable in number. Furthermore, Guhyakādhipati, even the raising, moving, and resting of the bodily limbs should all be known to be secret mudrās; the numerous speeches transformed by the tongue-sign should all be known to be mantras. Therefore, Guhyakādhipati, bodhisattvas practicing the bodhisattva path through the mantra-naya who have already aroused the bodhicitta should abide in the Tathāgata ground and paint the maṇḍala. If it were otherwise, it would be equivalent to slandering all Buddhas and bodhisattvas and transgressing the samaya, and one will definitely fall into the evil destinies."

4.255

Mahāvairocanābhisambodhivikurvitādhiṣṭhāna-sūtra, Fascicle Four

Translations (1)

The Vairocanābhisaṃbodhi Sutra — Rolf W. Giebel 2005, English

Linked texts (1)

大毘盧遮那成佛神變加持經 (Śubhakarasiṃha & Yixing 724) — Classical Chinese