Ornament of Enlightenment Dharani
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The Ornament of Enlightenment Dharani (Tib. བྱང་ཆུབ་རྒྱན་འབུམ།, Wyl. byang chub rgyan 'bum) is a profound dharani within Tibetan Buddhism, emphasizing the cultivation of vast wisdom and the accumulation of merit necessary for attaining enlightenment. The word "'bum" implies thousands or innumerable, suggesting the boundless potential of this dharani.
Practitioners recite the Ornament of Enlightenment Dharani to dispel ignorance, develop clarity of mind, and nurture the compassionate qualities essential for the bodhisattva path. It is believed to support spiritual progress, remove obstacles to realization, and ultimately lead the practitioner towards full enlightenment.
- Transliteration: byang chub rgyan 'bum
- Translation: "Ornament of Enlightenment", "The Hundred Thousand Ornaments of Enlightenment"
- Associated Deity: While the Ornament of Enlightenment Dharani is not directly linked to a specific deity, it often evokes imagery of bodhisattvas, Buddhas, and lineage masters due to its focus on developing wisdom, compassion, and the attainment of enlightenment
- Purpose:
- Promotes the accumulation of wisdom and merit
- Dispels ignorance and cultivates clarity
- Supports progress on the bodhisattva path towards enlightenment
