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Toh 326 — An Interpretation According to the Northern Mahayana Canonical Tradition
Background
This sutra belongs to the Northern Canon (the Tibetan Buddhist Canon), compiled and preserved through the Tibetan Buddhist tradition. The Northern Canon is one of the most complete collections of Mahayana Buddhist scriptures, encompassing teachings from various Mahayana schools, particularly the Tibetan tradition, with its synthesis of the Dharma methods of the Fortunate Aeon (Tibetan Buddhism), Pure Land, and Esoteric Buddhism.
The Kangyur (Bka'-'gyur), or “Translation of the Buddha’s Word,” is the section containing scriptures regarded as the direct teachings of the Buddha. Toh 326 is classified among the canon’s special scriptures, reflecting its doctrinal importance within Mahayana Buddhism.
Main Content
Although the complete title of this sutra has not been provided, within the context of the Northern Canon it very likely focuses on one of Mahayana’s central themes: the universal aim of liberation through the bodhisattva path, or Dharma methods related to Buddha-nature and immeasurable compassion (Mahākaruṇā).
The sutra teaches the connection between the minds of sentient beings and Buddha-nature, emphasizing that all sentient beings possess the capacity to attain buddhahood. This is a fundamental Mahayana principle—there is no distinction between those who can attain liberation and those who cannot. This sutra may discuss the practice of recollecting the Buddha (Buddhānusmṛti) or meditative concentrations related to the interpenetrating perception of other buddha realms.
Through these teachings, the Buddha encourages sentient beings to give rise to bodhicitta—that is, the resolve to attain liberation not only for themselves but also for all sentient beings. This is an important distinction between the Hinayana and the Mahayana.
Significance for Practice
For those who practice Tibetan Mahayana Buddhism today, this sutra provides a theoretical foundation for cultivating bodhicitta. Practice based on these teachings begins by clearly recognizing that every sentient being inherently possesses Buddha-nature,
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