Material: Mantra paper. Mantra gold stamping printing

Size: Approx. 9 x 9 cm

Narrative:

**Liberation and Protection Sutra**

It is a particularly revered prayer or scripture in Tibetan Buddhism, which aims to provide spiritual protection and guidance for practitioners and believers. These scriptures are usually worn around people to ward off evil, increase blessings, stabilize the mind, and guide all beings towards liberation.

**The significance of the liberation and protection scriptures**

1. **The core goal of liberation**

The main purpose of the Liberation Protection Sutra is to help practitioners and believers reduce their attachment to samsara and achieve a state of liberation from birth and death. Reciting or wearing these scriptures is considered an important way to obtain the protection of Buddhas and Bodhisattvas.

2. **The power of protection**

The liberation and protection scriptures can help people avoid external obstacles (such as evil spirits or bad energies), while eliminating inner fear and confusion, strengthening faith and strength, and bringing peace of mind.

3. **The blessing of words**

In the Tibetan Buddhist belief, every sentence and every word symbolizes the compassion and wisdom of the Buddha and Bodhisattva. By copying, chanting or wearing these words, they can exert the power of blessing.

**Types and Uses of Scripture**

There are many types of liberation and protection sutras, and different sutras have different uses and symbols. Here are a few common examples:

1. **Heart mantra protection**

- Mantras (such as the six-syllable mantra "Om Mani Padme Hum") are often made into scripture amulets and worn on the body to pray for the protection and blessings of Guanyin Bodhisattva.

- These scriptures can help the holders eliminate troubles and increase compassion.

2. **Liberation Sutra Amulet**

- Usually printed or hand-copied on a small piece of paper, blessed, and then put into a protective bag (called **Gawu**) to be worn. These amulets are believed to protect the wearer from illness, disaster and negative energies.

3. **Scriptures of Fire Puja and Puja**

- Some scriptures are used in specific rituals, such as fire or water offerings, to remove karma or pray for the well-being of all beings.

**Use and efficacy**

1. **Wearing Scripture**

Believers make the scriptures into amulets and carry them with them or keep them at home to seek peace and blessings in their daily lives.

2. **Recite the sutra**

By reciting liberation scriptures every day, practitioners can not only help themselves but also dedicate the merits to their loved ones and other sentient beings.

3. **Offering and Praying**

Offering scriptures at an altar or temple, combined with incense and candles, is believed to increase the merit of practice and attract more auspicious energy.

**summary**

The liberation and protection scriptures are not only the spiritual guidance of Tibetan Buddhism, but also a spiritual support in daily life. Whether worn, chanted, or offered as an offering, these scriptures reflect Buddhism's emphasis on compassion and wisdom, as well as its deep desire for all beings to be free from suffering.