Sutra of the Wheel of the Dedication of Merit

"And who can reveal the Dharma-nature Dharma-nature: The true, unchanging essence of all things, beyond appearances. original: "法性", Sanskrit: Dharmatā of all things? Know that this is the realm of the Naga Naga: Powerful serpent-like beings or dragons who dwell in the waters and heavens. original: "龍", the signs of the Naga, and the nature of the Dharani Dharani: A sacred formula or a state of "total retention" where a practitioner holds all teachings in mind at once. original: "陀羅尼" of all things.

Manjushri, the realm of the Yaksha Yaksha: A class of nature spirits or forest-dwellers; in Buddhism, they are often protectors of the Dharma. original: "藥叉", the signs of the Yaksha, and all things are the seal and the path of the Pure Dharani Nature."

Manjushri said to the Buddha: "World-Honored One, by what cause and condition are the realm of the Yaksha and the signs of the Yaksha the same as the Pure Dharani Nature?"

The Buddha said: "Manjushri, the substance and signs of the Yaksha are established through faith in the Dharma-nature, and apart from this, they have no other reality. Why is this? Because the nature of all things is fundamentally tranquil and extinguished; they have no place of birth and no 'emptiness-nature' The text suggests that even "emptiness" is not a separate thing to be grasped.. Know that this is the realm of the Yaksha, the signs of the Yaksha, and the entry into the Dharani-nature of all things.

Manjushri, the signs of the Gandharva Gandharva: Heavenly musicians and spirits of fragrance who dwell in the celestial realms. original: "健達縛" and all things should be known as the seal and the path of the Dharani.

Manjushri said to the Buddha: "World-Honored One, by what cause and condition are the realm of the Gandharva and the signs of the Gandharva the same as the Pure Dharani Nature?"

The Buddha said: "Manjushri, all things surpass calculation; they cannot be equaled in number and cannot be measured, just like the ten directions of space, because they are free from discrimination. Know that this is the realm of the Gandharva, the signs of the Gandharva, and the entry into the Dharani-nature of all things.

Manjushri, the realm of the Asura Asura: Often called 'demigods' or 'titans,' they are powerful beings known for their pride and competitive nature. original: "阿蘇羅", the signs of the Asura, and all things should be known as the seal and the path of the Dharani."

Manjushri said to the Buddha: "World-Honored One, by what cause and condition are the realm of the Asura and the signs of the Asura the same as the Pure Dharani Nature?" The Buddha...