大悲心陀羅尼 (Daihi-shin Dharani) is a Buddhist incantation that expresses the vast compassion of Avalokiteshvara. It is chanted as a form of prayer and vibration to embody and maintain the virtues of the Bodhisattva. While commonly regarded as "a long spell to praise the virtues of Avalokiteshvara and seek divine protection," this dictionary defines it as "an active practice of empowerment; rather than a passive prayer awaiting external protection, it is the act of focusing on each syllable to break the mental loop of ruminating on the past, thereby purifying one’s mind and resonating one’s body and soul with the compassion of the Buddha."
Q: Why do I interpret "demons" as "distracting thoughts"?
A: Because the essence of a "demon" as taught in Buddhism refers to any obstacle that disturbs a practitioner's mind and pulls them away from the present moment. The inner distractions—such as memories of past failures or regrets—are the true "demons" that plague us in the modern world. Therefore, we need the practice of purifying these distractions through the resonance of the Daihi-shin Dharani.
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