V The Ryogonkyo Or Surangama Sutra[1
There are in the Chinese Tripitaka two sutras bearing the title. Surangama. but they are entirely different in contents. The first one was translated into Chinese by 1. Sutra of Heroic Deed. Kumarajiva between 402-412 and consists of two fascicles. The second one in ten fascicles was translated by Paramiti in 705. and this is the one used by the Zen and also by the Shingon. The reason why it is used by the Shingon is because it contains the description of a mandala and a mantram called...
Viii The Yemmei Kwannon Tenclause Sutra[1
Adoration to Kwanzeon Adoration to the Buddha To the Buddha we are related In terms of cause and effect. Depending on the Buddha, the Dharma, and the Sangha, Nirvana is possible which is eternal, ever-blessed, autonomous, and free from defilements. Every morning our thoughts are on Kwanzeon, Every evening our thoughts are on Kwanzeon. Every thought is not separated from the Mind. 1. Yemmei means Prolonging life when one daily recites this short document in ten clauses relating to Kwannon,...