Thank you so much for sharing this via audio. I have read this a couple of times. It is such a blessing to have found it on UA-cam, now I can listen to it whenever I want to. A zillion thank you! Nomo Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva... 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you ,I have finally found the english version of Earth Store Bodhisattva and how to practice it and understanding it.You have make my wish come true.Namo Amitabha.
Thanks you for this read along. I will try to read this with your read along every one of the holy days mentioned in this Sutra. Makes it so much easier with your read along. One of my favorite lines is when Sakyamuni says to smash the hells being created by our karma for anyone who even takes the name of a Mahayana Sutra with respect. Than you know this is a real Sutra. Who but a Buddha would even think of smashing hells?
Hi @Zen May I please re-upload your Sutra of the Past Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva? I thank you so much for reading the Sutra. Namo Earth Store Bodhisattva Mahasattva Namo Amitabha Buddha
Your reading aloud is Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, making me happy. i hope my reading aloud will be Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, so i decided following your video to read aloud.
Thank you very much for this download. It helps me a lot as i regularly used it by reading along with it. I would like very much to have a copy coz in some areas that I go to, there's no internet connection. It would be appreciated if you can let me know how to get it from you.
Serenity and cosmic call music call heard and the feeling of rapture starts as a means of spiritual cleansing in preparation for the spiritual penetration.
I'm impressed how the authors translated the traditional Mandarin Chinese text of this Mahayana sutra into contemporary English that is simple to comprehend. (They even translated the traditional Chinese verse for opening a sutra and the verse of dedicating merits; these two verses are located at the beginning and the ending of the video!) The narrator voice was clear and his pronunciation of the English words was accurate. And the narration synced very well with the English text! Thank you! I really appreciate whoever made this video and shared it. (By the way, I'm curious. What is the accent of the narrator? Where did he grow up and where is from? Not sure if Zen, the owner of this channel can reply to this?)
Hi there :) I am native to the USA and am a Caucasian male. I currently study at Dharma Realm Buddhist University in Ukiah, California. Check out DRBU.org
Accuracy in translation is very crucial. Next is how comfortable the reader is in reading and following the texts. I happen to have hard copy of this English version, and also very blessed to have found UA-cam version of this exact English version. Thank you so much to the works of each and every person in delivering this English version (hard & soft copies) of the Earth Store Bodhisattva Sutra, and may merits also be transferred to them. Amituofo
You can read it everyday. Im read this sutra too, perhaps some chapters or all. This is extremely great Buddhist Sutra, very famous in China, Vietnam... We call that's name Kinh Địa Tạng. This Sutra is very Power to rescue ghosts and make our life good than.....u know. Wish u always happy
@@louishandsome6969 thank I shall sparingly practice because somehow the world honored one will accept my offering if not oil, good smells, images of the his excellence. I take it inch by inch but yard by yard is hard I bear witness.ay sentient beings witness this profound brilliant glory. Chumpa Chogong...
Copied from 'Saved by the Light of the Buddha Within'... My new understandings of what many call 'God -The Holy Spirit' - resulting from some of the extraordinary ongoing after-effects relating to my NDE... Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what some scientists are now referring to as the unified field of consciousnesses. In other words, it’s the essence of all existence and non-existence - the ultimate creative force behind planets, stars, nebulae, people, animals, trees, fish, birds, and all phenomena, manifest or latent. All matter and intelligence are simply waves or ripples manifesting to and from this core source. Consciousness (enlightenment) is itself the actual creator of everything that exists now, ever existed in the past, or will exist in the future - right down to the minutest particles of dust - each being an individual ripple or wave. The big difference between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and most other conventional prayers is that instead of depending on a ‘middleman’ to connect us to our state of inner enlightenment, we’re able to do it ourselves. That’s because chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo allows us to tap directly into our enlightened state by way of this self-produced sound vibration. ‘Who or What Is God?’ If we compare the concept of God being a separate entity that is forever watching down on us, to the teachings of Nichiren, it makes more sense to me that the true omnipotence, omniscience and omnipresence of what most people perceive to be God, is the fantastic state of enlightenment that exists within each of us. Some say that God is an entity that’s beyond physical matter - I think that the vast amount of information continuously being conveyed via electromagnetic waves in today’s world gives us proof of how an invisible state of God could indeed exist. For example, it’s now widely known that specific data relayed by way of electromagnetic waves has the potential to help bring about extraordinary and powerful effects - including an instant global awareness of something or a mass emotional reaction. It’s also common knowledge that these invisible waves can easily be used to detonate a bomb or to enable NASA to control the movements of a robot as far away as the Moon or Mars - none of which is possible without a receiver to decode the information that’s being transmitted. Without the receiver, the data would remain impotent. In a very similar way, we need to have our own ‘receiver’ switched on so that we can activate a clear and precise understanding of our own life, all other life and what everything else in existence is. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day helps us to achieve this because it allows us to reach the core of our enlightenment and keep it switched on. That’s because Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what scientists now refer to as the unified field of consciousnesses. To break it down - Myoho represents the Law of manifestation and latency (Nature) and consists of two alternating states. For example, the state of Myo is where everything in life that’s not obvious to us exists - including our stored memories when we’re not thinking about them - our hidden potential and inner emotions whenever they’re dormant - our desires, our fears, our wisdom, happiness, karma - and more importantly, our enlightenment. The other state, ho, is where everything in Life exists whenever it becomes evident to us, such as when a thought pops up from within our memory - whenever we experience or express our emotions - or whenever a good or bad cause manifests as an effect from our karma. When anything becomes apparent, it merely means that it’s come out of the state of Myo (dormancy/latency) and into a state of ho (manifestation). It’s the difference between consciousness and unconsciousness, being awake or asleep, or knowing and not knowing. The second law - Renge - Ren meaning cause and ge meaning effect, governs and controls the functions of Myoho - these two laws of Myoho and Renge, not only function together simultaneously but also underlies all spiritual and physical existence. The final and third part of the tri-combination - Kyo, is the Law that allows Myoho to integrate with Renge - or vice versa. It’s the great, invisible thread of energy that fuses and connects all Life and matter - as well as the past, present and future. It’s also sometimes termed the Universal Law of Communication - perhaps it could even be compared with the string theory that many scientists now suspect exists. Just as the cells in our body, our thoughts, feelings and everything else is continually fluctuating within us - all that exists in the world around us and beyond is also in a constant state of flux - constantly controlled by these three fundamental laws. In fact, more things are going back and forth between the two states of Myo and ho in a single moment than it would ever be possible to calculate or describe. And it doesn’t matter how big or small, famous or trivial anything or anyone may appear to be, everything that’s ever existed in the past, exists now or will exist in the future, exists only because of the workings of the Laws ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ - the basis of the four fundamental forces, and if they didn’t function, neither we nor anything else could go on existing. That’s because all forms of existence, including the seasons, day, night, birth, death and so on, are moving forward in an ongoing flow of continuation - rhythmically reverting back and forth between the two fundamental states of Myo and ho in absolute accordance with Renge - and by way of Kyo. Even stars are dying and being reborn under the workings of what the combination ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ represents. Nam, or Namu - which mean the same thing, are vibrational passwords or keys that allow us to reach deep into our life and fuse with or become one with ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’. On a more personal level, nothing ever happens by chance or coincidence, it’s the causes that we’ve made in our past, or are presently making, that determine how these laws function uniquely in each of our lives - as well as the environment from moment to moment. By facing east, in harmony with the direction that the Earth is spinning, and chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo for a minimum of, let’s say, ten minutes daily to start with, any of us can experience actual proof of its positive effects in our lives - even if it only makes us feel good on the inside, there will be a definite positive effect. That’s because we’re able to pierce through the thickest layers of our karma and activate our inherent Buddha Nature (our enlightened state). By so doing, we’re then able to bring forth the wisdom and good fortune that we need to challenge, overcome and change our adverse circumstances - turn them into positive ones - or manifest and gain even greater fulfilment in our daily lives from our accumulated good karma. This also allows us to bring forth the wisdom that can free us from the ignorance and stupidity that’s preventing us from accepting and being proud of the person that we indeed are - regardless of our race, colour, gender or sexuality. We’re also able to see and understand our circumstances and the environment far more clearly, as well as attract and connect with any needed external beneficial forces and situations. As I’ve already mentioned, everything is subject to the law of Cause and Effect - the ‘actual-proof-strength’ resulting from chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo always depends on our determination, sincerity and dedication. For example, the levels of difference could be compared to making a sound on a piano, creating a melody, producing a great song, and so on. Something else that’s very important to always respect and acknowledge is that the Law (or if you prefer God) is in everyone and everything. NB: There are frightening and disturbing sounds, and there are tranquil and relaxing sounds. It’s the emotional result of any noise or sound that can trigger off a mood or even instantly change one. When chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day, we are producing a sound vibration that’s the password to our true inner-self - this soon becomes apparent when you start reassessing your views on various things - such as your fears and desires etc. The best way to get the desired result when chanting is not to view things conventionally - rather than reaching out to an external source, we need to reach into our own lives and bring our needs and desires to fruition from within - including the good fortune and strength to achieve any help that we may need. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo also reaches out externally and draws us towards, or draws towards us, what we need to make us happy from our environment. For example, it helps us to be in the right place at the right time - to make better choices and decisions and so forth. We need to think of it as a seed within us that we’re watering and bringing sunshine to for it to grow, blossom and bring forth fruit or flowers. It’s also important to understand that everything we need in life, including the answer to every question and the potential to achieve every dream, already exists within us.
Well, I like and hand empathy for the Buddha's teachings . I practised pure land too for sometime. I like the sutra 's . So, I hear this when I seek love and compassion and with that a way forward . But, I hear curse and judgement not love and acceptance . A path of try and failure . Just like the way the Abrahamic religions are interpreted. An impossible standard and burden placed on us pitifully weak humans and then a harsh and merciless judgement to hell.
Unlike the Christian GOD here the message is it is by your own action or inaction will you create hardship not as punishment by a GOD,simply put Karma like nature has an unfoldment of activity you want good do good u want bad than do bad very very simple natural law.
@@TheYanbibiyathis sutra may be metaphorical, allegorical, not literal. Hell may not be a real place but a state of mind here and now. Literalism and Mahayana make a dangerous combination because there are, as they say, 84,000 sutras. Are you going to take them all literally? If they are a hindrance, better to avoid the approach of reading these sutras and practice keeping precepts and Zen meditation or samatha/vipasyana meditation.
感謝上傳 拿摩地藏菩薩
Thank to the reader, who read to us in a clear and strong voice. 🙏🙏🙏
May Kshitigharba bless the reader and all listening to his rendition of the sutra.🌻
Thank you for making this Awesome Video!
I truly enjoy it and love the value it brings to all sentient beings.
Thank you so much for sharing this via audio. I have read this a couple of times. It is such a blessing to have found it on UA-cam, now I can listen to it whenever I want to. A zillion thank you! Nomo Kshitigarbha Bodhisattva... 🙏🙏🙏
Thank you for this great gift to my ears and nourishment for the spiritual self. There are countless blessings here!
Thank you ,I have finally found the english version of Earth Store Bodhisattva and how to practice it and understanding it.You have make my wish come true.Namo Amitabha.
Thank you so much for upload!! sutra audio with subtitles is very rare! namo earth store bodhisattva !
Thank you so much for this narration and accompanying yexts. Thank you.
Awesome reading about a powerful Bodhisattva who is helping countless fallen souls achieve liberation.
OM HA HA HA WINSAMMO TISOHA.
Well done, deep gratitude for the great effort to turn the wheel of dharma teaching to reach many people, amituofo
Namo Earth Store Bodhisattva
The cadence and tone of this reading are perfect.
Dang, your pronunciation of Chinese is hella on point 🙏🙆🏻♀️ Thanks for doing this video, I listen to it religiously every morning! I appreciate you
Thanks you for this read along. I will try to read this with your read along every one of the holy days mentioned in this Sutra. Makes it so much easier with your read along.
One of my favorite lines is when Sakyamuni says to smash the hells being created by our karma for anyone who even takes the name of a Mahayana Sutra with respect.
Than you know this is a real Sutra. Who but a Buddha would even think of smashing hells?
Good afternoon pray pray pray thank you 🙏🙏🙏🙏💟💟💟💟
Good morning pray pray pray thank you
Hi @Zen May I please re-upload your Sutra of the Past Vows of Earth Store Bodhisattva? I thank you so much for reading the Sutra. Namo Earth Store Bodhisattva Mahasattva Namo Amitabha Buddha
Thank you for your video. It's invaluable for me.
Your reading aloud is Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, making me happy. i hope my reading aloud will be Supercalifragilisticexpialidocious, so i decided following your video to read aloud.
Haha awesome :)
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Thanks grateful❤🙏
thank you for the sutra with the subtitle
Thank you very much for this download. It helps me a lot as i regularly used it by reading along with it. I would like very much to have a copy coz in some areas that I go to, there's no internet connection. It would be appreciated if you can let me know how to get it from you.
Serenity and cosmic call music call heard and the feeling of rapture starts as a means of spiritual cleansing in preparation for the spiritual penetration.
I'm impressed how the authors translated the traditional Mandarin Chinese text of this Mahayana sutra into contemporary English that is simple to comprehend. (They even translated the traditional Chinese verse for opening a sutra and the verse of dedicating merits; these two verses are located at the beginning and the ending of the video!) The narrator voice was clear and his pronunciation of the English words was accurate. And the narration synced very well with the English text! Thank you! I really appreciate whoever made this video and shared it. (By the way, I'm curious. What is the accent of the narrator? Where did he grow up and where is from? Not sure if Zen, the owner of this channel can reply to this?)
Hi there :) I am native to the USA and am a Caucasian male. I currently study at Dharma Realm Buddhist University in Ukiah, California. Check out DRBU.org
Hi Ken, It is my true honor to share this video and see you leave comments here! We met before! :) I will see you again in Ukiah soon this year.
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Amituofo 🙏
Accuracy in translation is very crucial. Next is how comfortable the reader is in reading and following the texts. I happen to have hard copy of this English version, and also very blessed to have found UA-cam version of this exact English version. Thank you so much to the works of each and every person in delivering this English version (hard & soft copies) of the Earth Store Bodhisattva Sutra, and may merits also be transferred to them. Amituofo
Namo Ksithigharbha Bodhisattva
Thanks a lot
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13 min thought has gone deeply about that issues..
I want to remember this sutra in this evil world of a life. It is filled with great disappointments.
You can read it everyday. Im read this sutra too, perhaps some chapters or all. This is extremely great Buddhist Sutra, very famous in China, Vietnam... We call that's name Kinh Địa Tạng. This Sutra is very Power to rescue ghosts and make our life good than.....u know.
Wish u always happy
@@louishandsome6969 thank I shall sparingly practice because somehow the world honored one will accept my offering if not oil, good smells, images of the his excellence. I take it inch by inch but yard by yard is hard I bear witness.ay sentient beings witness this profound brilliant glory.
Chumpa Chogong...
Hi Ms. Carina Huynh, may I know how to get a hard copy of of the Earth Store Bodhisattva Sutra?. Thank you in advance.
at 6 min a whole galaxy in a dust mote...
would it vbe okay to request a pdf file of this translation?
www.drba.nl/docs/eng/earthstore.pdf
Can I contact you personally?
You can contact info@americanzencollege.net, thank you!
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Is email address ?
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Copied from 'Saved by the Light of the Buddha Within'...
My new understandings of what many call 'God -The Holy Spirit' - resulting from some of the extraordinary ongoing after-effects relating to my NDE...
Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what some scientists are now referring to as the unified field of consciousnesses. In other words, it’s the essence of all existence and non-existence - the ultimate creative force behind planets, stars, nebulae, people, animals, trees, fish, birds, and all phenomena, manifest or latent. All matter and intelligence are simply waves or ripples manifesting to and from this core source. Consciousness (enlightenment) is itself the actual creator of everything that exists now, ever existed in the past, or will exist in the future - right down to the minutest particles of dust - each being an individual ripple or wave.
The big difference between chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo and most other conventional prayers is that instead of depending on a ‘middleman’ to connect us to our state of inner enlightenment, we’re able to do it ourselves. That’s because chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo allows us to tap directly into our enlightened state by way of this self-produced sound vibration. ‘Who or What Is God?’ If we compare the concept of God being a separate entity that is forever watching down on us, to the teachings of Nichiren, it makes more sense to me that the true omnipotence, omniscience and omnipresence of what most people perceive to be God, is the fantastic state of enlightenment that exists within each of us. Some say that God is an entity that’s beyond physical matter - I think that the vast amount of information continuously being conveyed via electromagnetic waves in today’s world gives us proof of how an invisible state of God could indeed exist.
For example, it’s now widely known that specific data relayed by way of electromagnetic waves has the potential to help bring about extraordinary and powerful effects - including an instant global awareness of something or a mass emotional reaction. It’s also common knowledge that these invisible waves can easily be used to detonate a bomb or to enable NASA to control the movements of a robot as far away as the Moon or Mars - none of which is possible without a receiver to decode the information that’s being transmitted. Without the receiver, the data would remain impotent. In a very similar way, we need to have our own ‘receiver’ switched on so that we can activate a clear and precise understanding of our own life, all other life and what everything else in existence is.
Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day helps us to achieve this because it allows us to reach the core of our enlightenment and keep it switched on. That’s because Myoho-Renge-Kyo represents the identity of what scientists now refer to as the unified field of consciousnesses. To break it down - Myoho represents the Law of manifestation and latency (Nature) and consists of two alternating states. For example, the state of Myo is where everything in life that’s not obvious to us exists - including our stored memories when we’re not thinking about them - our hidden potential and inner emotions whenever they’re dormant - our desires, our fears, our wisdom, happiness, karma - and more importantly, our enlightenment.
The other state, ho, is where everything in Life exists whenever it becomes evident to us, such as when a thought pops up from within our memory - whenever we experience or express our emotions - or whenever a good or bad cause manifests as an effect from our karma. When anything becomes apparent, it merely means that it’s come out of the state of Myo (dormancy/latency) and into a state of ho (manifestation). It’s the difference between consciousness and unconsciousness, being awake or asleep, or knowing and not knowing.
The second law - Renge - Ren meaning cause and ge meaning effect, governs and controls the functions of Myoho - these two laws of Myoho and Renge, not only function together simultaneously but also underlies all spiritual and physical existence.
The final and third part of the tri-combination - Kyo, is the Law that allows Myoho to integrate with Renge - or vice versa. It’s the great, invisible thread of energy that fuses and connects all Life and matter - as well as the past, present and future. It’s also sometimes termed the Universal Law of Communication - perhaps it could even be compared with the string theory that many scientists now suspect exists.
Just as the cells in our body, our thoughts, feelings and everything else is continually fluctuating within us - all that exists in the world around us and beyond is also in a constant state of flux - constantly controlled by these three fundamental laws. In fact, more things are going back and forth between the two states of Myo and ho in a single moment than it would ever be possible to calculate or describe. And it doesn’t matter how big or small, famous or trivial anything or anyone may appear to be, everything that’s ever existed in the past, exists now or will exist in the future, exists only because of the workings of the Laws ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ - the basis of the four fundamental forces, and if they didn’t function, neither we nor anything else could go on existing. That’s because all forms of existence, including the seasons, day, night, birth, death and so on, are moving forward in an ongoing flow of continuation - rhythmically reverting back and forth between the two fundamental states of Myo and ho in absolute accordance with Renge - and by way of Kyo. Even stars are dying and being reborn under the workings of what the combination ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’ represents. Nam, or Namu - which mean the same thing, are vibrational passwords or keys that allow us to reach deep into our life and fuse with or become one with ‘Myoho-Renge-Kyo’.
On a more personal level, nothing ever happens by chance or coincidence, it’s the causes that we’ve made in our past, or are presently making, that determine how these laws function uniquely in each of our lives - as well as the environment from moment to moment. By facing east, in harmony with the direction that the Earth is spinning, and chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo for a minimum of, let’s say, ten minutes daily to start with, any of us can experience actual proof of its positive effects in our lives - even if it only makes us feel good on the inside, there will be a definite positive effect. That’s because we’re able to pierce through the thickest layers of our karma and activate our inherent Buddha Nature (our enlightened state). By so doing, we’re then able to bring forth the wisdom and good fortune that we need to challenge, overcome and change our adverse circumstances - turn them into positive ones - or manifest and gain even greater fulfilment in our daily lives from our accumulated good karma. This also allows us to bring forth the wisdom that can free us from the ignorance and stupidity that’s preventing us from accepting and being proud of the person that we indeed are - regardless of our race, colour, gender or sexuality. We’re also able to see and understand our circumstances and the environment far more clearly, as well as attract and connect with any needed external beneficial forces and situations. As I’ve already mentioned, everything is subject to the law of Cause and Effect - the ‘actual-proof-strength’ resulting from chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo always depends on our determination, sincerity and dedication.
For example, the levels of difference could be compared to making a sound on a piano, creating a melody, producing a great song, and so on. Something else that’s very important to always respect and acknowledge is that the Law (or if you prefer God) is in everyone and everything.
NB: There are frightening and disturbing sounds, and there are tranquil and relaxing sounds. It’s the emotional result of any noise or sound that can trigger off a mood or even instantly change one. When chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo each day, we are producing a sound vibration that’s the password to our true inner-self - this soon becomes apparent when you start reassessing your views on various things - such as your fears and desires etc. The best way to get the desired result when chanting is not to view things conventionally - rather than reaching out to an external source, we need to reach into our own lives and bring our needs and desires to fruition from within - including the good fortune and strength to achieve any help that we may need. Chanting Nam-Myoho-Renge-Kyo also reaches out externally and draws us towards, or draws towards us, what we need to make us happy from our environment. For example, it helps us to be in the right place at the right time - to make better choices and decisions and so forth. We need to think of it as a seed within us that we’re watering and bringing sunshine to for it to grow, blossom and bring forth fruit or flowers. It’s also important to understand that everything we need in life, including the answer to every question and the potential to achieve every dream, already exists within us.
almost as bad as the Christian God
Jan Day could you tell me more? no offence. just a discussion, as long as we respect each other.
Well, I like and hand empathy for the Buddha's teachings . I practised pure land too for sometime. I like the sutra 's .
So, I hear this when I seek love and compassion and with that a way forward . But, I hear curse and judgement not love and acceptance . A path of try and failure . Just like the way the Abrahamic religions are interpreted. An impossible standard and burden placed on us pitifully weak humans and then a harsh and merciless judgement to hell.
Unlike the Christian GOD here the message is it is by your own action or inaction will you create hardship not as punishment by a GOD,simply put Karma like nature has an unfoldment of activity you want good do good u want bad than do bad very very simple natural law.
What do you mean. Hater !!!
@@TheYanbibiyathis sutra may be metaphorical, allegorical, not literal. Hell may not be a real place but a state of mind here and now. Literalism and Mahayana make a dangerous combination because there are, as they say, 84,000 sutras. Are you going to take them all literally? If they are a hindrance, better to avoid the approach of reading these sutras and practice keeping precepts and Zen meditation or samatha/vipasyana meditation.
Namo Ksithigharbha Bodhisattva
Good morning pray pray pray thank you
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