Toh 2690A Commentary on the Sūtra “Destroyer of the Great Trichiliocosm”
Pāli / Sanskrit:Mahāsahasrapramardanīsūtraśatasahasraṭīkā
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Explanation of the Sutra “Destroyer of Countless Worlds Like the Sands of the Ganges”
Context
The Tengyur of the Northern Tibetan transmission preserves profound commentaries on Buddhist scriptures, among which the work Mahasahasrapramardanisutrasatasahasratika is a precious commentary on the Sutra “Destroyer of Countless Worlds Like the Sands of the Ganges” (Mahasahasrapramardani-sutra). This root sutra belongs to the Mahayana tradition, deeply embedded in Mahayana thought, especially in relation to the teachings on bodhisattva conduct and the immeasurable worlds of the Buddhas.
The name “Destroyer” (Pramardani) indicates the transcendent power of the Buddhadharma to destroy the ignorance and afflictions of sentient beings. “Countless Like the Sands of the Ganges” (Sahasra-pramardani) symbolizes the immeasurable and boundless effect of the Buddha’s wisdom upon innumerable worlds. This commentary, compiled in the Northern Tibetan tradition with a disciplined and systematic method, aims to clarify the subtle meanings in the scripture, serving the practice and propagation of the Dharma within the Buddhist community.
Main Contents
The Sutra “Destroyer of Countless Worlds Like the Sands of the Ganges” focuses on explaining the absolute power of the bodhisattva path and the immeasurable wisdom of the Buddha. Through the image of “destroying,” the complete elimination of obstacles in the realm of mind, the sutra teaches that bodhisattva practice is not intended only to liberate sentient beings in a single world, but is a dedication across innumerable worlds and innumerable kalpas, with immeasurable wisdom and compassion.
The commentary Satasahasratika (Commentary on the Hundred Thousand) analyzes each line of the sutra in detail, clarifying essential Mahayana concepts: the true basis of Buddha-nature, boundless bodhisattva conduct, and the conveyance of the Buddhadharma throughout the dharmadhatu. This commentary also relates to ideas concerning “skillful means” (upaya), the ways Buddhas and bodhisattvas use to teach sentient beings according to the capacities and wholesome conditions of each individual.
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