Digital Version of the "Jie Yuan Zhou" (Dissolving Resentment Mantra)

《Jie Yuan Zhou》
Om chǐ lín. Jīn zá jīnzáshèng jīnzá. Wú jīn wèi rǔ jiě jīn zá. Zhōng bù yǔ rǔ jié jīn zhā. Om, xiáng zhōng xiáng, jí zhōng jí. Bō luó huì shàng yǒu zhū lí. Yī qiè yuān jiā lí wǒ shēn. Mó hē bō ruò bō luó mì. Sincerely implore the Greatly Compassionate Avalokiteshvara Bodhisattva, to dedicate this merit to [name], to resolve the karmic knots between [name] and all karmic creditors.

# "Jīn zá" means "metal knot/buckle". The pronunciation is key. Some versions use "Jīn zhā". Sincerity is paramount.

Whose name can be filled in "某某" (name)?

This depends on the purpose of your recitation:

• If you want to resolve your own interpersonal disputes: You can fill in your own name, meaning you are asking the Bodhisattva to resolve the karmic knots you carry; or you can fill in the joint names of you and the other party (involved in the dispute), to pray for both parties to resolve their grudges.

• If you want to pray for others: You can fill in the name of the other person (e.g., a relative or friend), asking the Bodhisattva to help that person resolve their karmic knots with their karmic creditors.

• If you want to resolve widespread obstacles for yourself: Many people fill in their own name when reciting, meaning to resolve the "karmic creditors" accumulated since beginningless time, which are causing current life difficulties.

2. Concept of "Dedicating Merit"

In Buddhist rituals, "dedicating merit" is a very important step, representing extending the merit of chanting sutras or mantras, rather than keeping it solely for oneself.

• If you fill in your own name: This is a prayer for "self-benefit," hoping to pacify the obstacles in your life through the Bodhisattva's compassionate power, so that karmic enemies no longer pursue, thereby achieving inner peace.

• If you fill in someone else's name: This is an act of "altruism," dedicating the merit of your practice to others. This itself is an act of compassion, and the merit generated is indeed very significant.

3. My Advice to You

• Sincerity brings efficacy: The most important aspects of chanting a mantra are "sincerity" and "focus." The name is just a label; the key is whether your heart truly generates a compassionate thought of "letting go of resentment and seeking reconciliation" when you recite.

• Correct mindset: The core of these mantras is "resolving knots" and "compassion." When reciting, rather than "demanding" the Bodhisattva to chase away those who demand repayment, it is about using the mantra to calm your mind and let go of anger towards others. This is the true way to "resolve knots."

Summary: Yes, if you are aiming to resolve your own troubles and negative karmic connections, filling in your own name is the most common practice.