This version* of “The Sutra of Ksitigarbha’s Fundamental Vows” is a colloquial English translation of the ancient 7th century Chinese sutra translated from Sanskrit by Master Siksananda of the Kingdom of Khotan. “Ksitigarbha” is a Sanskrit word meaning “earth treasury”, which reflects the hidden...

Nama Arya*-Ksitigarbhaya Bodhisattvaya Mahasattvaya, Rid my guilt and sin! Nama Arya-Ksitigarbhaya Bodhisattvaya Mahasattvaya, Enlighten me! Nama Arya-Ksitigarbhaya Bodhisattvaya Mahasattvaya, Transform my body! Nama Arya-Ksitigarbhaya Bodhisattvaya Mahasattvaya, Save my life! Nama...

1. This Sutra is addressed to You and Me (0:55) 2. Knowing the Dharma of “What is Suffering and What is Happiness” is our initial connection with the Three Jewels (3:17) 3. Knowing the Dharma of “Suffering and Happiness” is learning the Dharma of the Four Noble Truths (5:44) 4. Ksitigarbha...