Toh 799The Dhāraṇī that Assuages the Pain of Burns
Pāli / Sanskrit:[no Sanskrit title]
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An Exposition of the Scripture of the Sacred Formula That Assuages the Pain of Burns
Background
The Scripture of the Dhāraṇī That Assuages the Pain of Burns belongs to the Kangyur, in the Tantra section, and is one of the practical Vajrayāna scriptures focused on using sacred formulas for protection and healing. In the tantric tradition, sacred formulas (dhāraṇī) are not unfounded mystical utterances, but linguistic formulas containing the power of the Buddha-mind, structured according to the subtle principles of sound related to the elements of selflessness (śūnyatā) and the contemplations of Buddhas and bodhisattvas.
Healing burns, beyond the simple meaning of relieving physical pain, also represents the purification of spiritual suffering—the fires of greed, hatred, and delusion that the Buddha-Dharma calls the “three poisons” (triviṣa). This scripture in fact guides students of the Dharma in applying the power of the Three Jewels (Buddha, Dharma, and Sangha) through solemn practice.
Main Content
Although the descriptive information does not provide the complete, specific text of the scripture, based on the typical structure of tantric dhāraṇī scriptures, it likely contains: (1) invocation of Buddhas and bodhisattvas associated with purifying fire, such as Avalokiteśvara or great Buddhas; (2) the principal sacred formula (root mantra), structured from ancient Sanskrit syllables such as “oṃ,” “āḥ,” and “hūṃ,” combined with names or symbols; and (3) instructions for meditation and visualization of cool, clear light streaming from the sacred formula, passing through the burned area and purifying the injury.
In Vajrayāna Tantra, the repetition (japa) of a sacred formula is not mechanical; it requires the convergence of three factors: diligent mind, pure ethical conduct, and deep faith in the actual power of the Dharma. If practiced sincerely, this scripture not only reduces the karmic effects upon the physical body, but also transforms karmic conditions and seals off the seeds (bīja) that cause injury.
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