Power of Vows
Stable vows sustain compassion through difficulty.
City of Ten Thousand Buddhas
The Earth Store Sutra
Great vows, filial gratitude, and responsibility
Overview
This sutra centers on Earth Store Bodhisattva’s vows, filial gratitude, cause and effect, and compassion for beings in suffering.
Study at CTTB joins careful reading, traditional commentary, recitation, ethical conduct, and reflection in daily life.
Key Teachings
Filial Gratitude
Remembering care received becomes a foundation for service.
Cause & Effect
Actions shape habits and future conditions.
Never Abandoning
Compassion remains present where suffering is greatest.
Read the complete official text
The full sutra and commentary are hosted by the City of Ten Thousand Buddhas.