Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Sutra English Translation (Full Text without Illustrations)

  1.  Display of Divine Power in the Palace of the Trayastrimsas Heaven

  2.  The Assembly of Innumerable Emanations of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva

  3.  Contemplation of Karmic Fruitions of Sentient Beings' Malicious Actions

  4. The Karmic Retributions to the Sentient Beings' Actions in Jambudvipa

  5. The Names of Various Hells

  6. Tathagata's Praises

  7. Benefiting the Living and the Dead

  8. The Praise of King Yama and Others

  9. Chanting the Buddhas' Names

10. Comparison of Merits Derived from Giving Alms

11. Earth Deities protecting the Dharma

12. Benefit of Gazing [Ksitigarbha's Image] and Hearing [Ksitigarbha's name]

13. Entrusting [the Deliverance] of Devas and Men

--Translation Note