Commentary on the Medicine King Sutra

Author: Pu Zhengxin
Publisher:
Publishing Date: 2005-03-01
Features: There are five Chinese translations of this book, arranged in the order of their translation dates:
- Eastern Jin period translation by (317–322)
- Southern Qi period translation by (457) (now lost)
- Sui period translation by (615)
- Tang period translation by (650)
- Tang period translation by (707)
The first three translations emphasize the merits of the Medicine Buddha and are called the "." The translation by Yijing is titled either the "" or the "," detailing the vows and mantras of the Seven Buddhas of Medicine.
The most widely used translation is the one by Xuanzang, which has esoteric Buddhist characteristics. Its distinctive features are the emphasis on worldly benefits and the idea of rebirth in the Pure Land. This book provides detailed annotations and a colloquial translation of Xuanzang's version, while listing the remaining three existing translations in the appendix for reference by those studying the "."
There are five Chinese translations of the "." This book provides detailed annotations and a colloquial translation of Xuanzang's version, while listing the remaining three existing translations in the appendix for reference by those studying the "."