The power of Usnisa Vijaya Dharani

[Jingang]

This is a practice I struggled to learn and - to my shame - gave up on because it is both long and the pronunciation of the Sanskrit is difficult. However it struck me today to try it again.

I read the sutra this afternoon and the benefits, especially for a pure land practitioner are many indeed.

https://buddhaweekly.com/sutra-troubled ... alamaties/

I managed about six or seven repetitions of the dharani, which took me around 30 minutes or so. After practicing I feel a deep inner peace that I have never felt before. I'm not normally an emotional type but I have tears welling up in gratitude.

Truly this is a powerful practice and well worth persisting.

[moonbun]

Great reminder! It really is hard to get the pronunciation right during the first few times.

I went about it slowly before I could recite it properly. The fast paced version was the one that helped guide me after several times of listening to it. I found breaking it down in sections, and feeling the rhythm also helps too. I'm glad I found it again. Thanks.

[Palzang Jangchub]

Just found this video of my Dharma sis reciting the Dharani after reading your post. Not sure her recitation is pronounced how you were taught (it definitely has a Tibetan influence), but maybe it will help you?


https://youtu.be/f4KpjvmgsgY