法苑珠林 34.73

34.73

Furthermore, the Sūtra on the Extinction of Darkness in the Ten Directions Spoken by the Buddha states: At that time, there was a youth of the Śākya clan named Miāoshanyue (Pleasing-Face). He came and addressed the Buddha, saying: 'O God of Gods! At present, my two parents are physically indisposed, and have been wrongfully molested and troubled by non-humans. Day and night, asleep or awake, they find no peace or rest; when going out and walking about, they are also distressed and harassed. Or they encounter the sorcery, bewitchment, and evil trickery of non-humans, with no means of protection. I only pray that the World-Honoured One will instruct us with a method, bringing timely rescue so that they suffer no harm or affliction.' The Buddha told Miaoshanyue: 'I shall explain the method of protection for you.'