The Dharani Sutra of The Buddha on Longevity, The Extinction of Offences and The Protection of Young Children: 23 of 33

The Buddha then turned to speak to Manjushri Bodhisattva, “Manjushri! You should know that this Mantra was proclaimed by all the past Buddhas. It has the awesome strength to protect all cultivators. Besides it helps to increase the lifespan of Gods and People and to eradicate all offences, defilement and evil views. It also helps to protect those who uphold this Sutra so that they will increase in blessings and obtain a prolongation of lifespan.”

Again, The World Honored One spoke to the Dharma Prince Manjushri, “After my extinction, in the Evil World of Five Turbidities, if there is a Bhikshu who goes against the rules of precepts which are taught by me, who is attached to Bhikshunis and other girls, or who desires the Shramanas and Shramaneras, or who partakes meat and drinks wine …”

“Who has strong and uncontrollable desires for love, or who carries out other impure worldly affairs, but still does not give rise to a sense of shame or remorse. Such a mind resembles that of a piece of hard wood and he is sure to be despised by worldly people. Indeed he will destroy my Dharma. You should know that such a Bhikshu is not my disciple. He belongs to the group of Bhikshus who practices the five unwholesome deeds. He also belongs to the retinue of Heavenly Mara and is the group of six teachers of the deviant path.”

Bhikshus like these will presently obtain a short lifespan. Those Bhikshunis who break the precepts will also receive the same retribution. But if they are able to repent and reform sincerely, and never to commit such offences, besides receiving and upholding this Sutra, then they will be free from offences and obtain longevity.”