The Solid Earth Deity is one of the Dharma protectors, who not only safeguards the Dharma but also vows to protect all sentient beings. In the “Earth Deities Protecting the Dharma” chapter of the “Earth Store Bodhisattva’s Vow Sutra,” the Solid Earth Deity manifests to expound the Dharma, describing the ten benefits that can be gained by establishing a shrine in one’s home and by offering and praising the image of Earth Store Bodhisattva. Furthermore, simply by sincerely chanting the “Earth Store Bodhisattva’s Heart Mantra,” one can avoid various calamities and misfortunes.
Listen to Grandmaster JinBodhi as he provides an in-depth explanation of these ten benefits and how to practice them specifically.
00:00:00 – Ten Benefits of Offering to Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva | Auspicious Liberation Chanting Class Day 5
00:00:17 – *Kṣitigarbha Sūtra* Chapter 11: “Chapter on the Earth Spirit as Dharma Protector”
◎The Ten Benefits of Offering to Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva:
00:01:26 – 1. The land becomes fertile
00:03:04 – 2. The household remains safe and secure
00:05:34 – 3. Departed ancestors are reborn in heavenly realms
00:08:42 – 4. Longevity for those who are still alive
00:13:22 – 5. Wishes are fulfilled
00:16:37 – 6. Protection from water and fire disasters
00:17:31 – 7. Avoidance of unnecessary waste
00:21:38 – 8. Prevention of nightmares
00:24:27 – 9. Divine protection when entering and leaving
00:27:24 – 10. Encountering more opportunities for spiritual advancement
◎Story of Offering to the Buddha:
00:34:50 – The Old Lady Offering Leftover Rice to the Buddha
◎Chanting:
00:46:18 – Chanting the Kṣitigarbha Bodhisattva Heart Mantra
01:52:34 – Bodhi Meditation Closing Exercise
01:58:02 – Auspicious Completion of Day 5 of the Auspicious Liberation Chanting Class
Suitable for:
✔Those who want to understand the Earth Store Sutra and the Earth Store Bodhisattva
✔Those who wish to recite the Earth Store Bodhisattva’s Mantra, sing praises, or honor the Earth Store Bodhisattva
✔Those who cherish life and their loved ones, and hope to improve their fate and that of their loved ones through methods such as sutra recitation and mantra chanting
✔Those who wish to receive the blessings and protection of the Earth Store Bodhisattva and Master JinBodhi, to bring auspiciousness to life
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