The Dhāraṇī, the Essence of Dependent Arising

The Ritual Dhāraṇī “The Essence of Dependent Arising” is a short tantra that teaches a rite using the ye-dharmā formula, a Buddhist dhāraṇī that encapsulates the doctrine of dependent arising, to achieve worldly aims. These include curing disease and alleviating symptoms, controlling the weather and protecting harvests, and increasing one’s intelligence.