The bodhisattva, meaning ‘awakening being’ is a follower of the Buddha’s Mahayana path. He or she has developed 2-fold bodhicitta: wisdom, seeing emptiness directly in mediation, and compassion for the suffering of beings. Bodhisattva Summary Entity Description Bodhisattva An enlightened being in Mahayana and Vajrayana Buddhism who postpones their own complete nirvana to guide all […]
Tara Bodhisattva is a female Buddha born from one of Avaloketeshvara’s Tears. She chose to return always in female form. Her specialty is protection from fear. Knowledge Graph Table: Tara Bodhisattva Entity Description Tara Bodhisattva A female enlightened being in Mahayana Buddhism, particularly Vajrayana traditions Religion/Practice Mahayana Buddhism (especially Vajrayana traditions like Tibetan Buddhism) Depiction […]
White Tara Summary Entity Description White Tara (Tibetan: Drölma Karpo) Religion/Practice Tibetan Buddhism (Vajrayana) Depiction * Typically depicted as a white figure seated in a lotus posture * Often has seven eyes representing omniscience * Holds a white lotus flower symbolizing purity and enlightenment * May hold other objects like a water vase (purifying wisdom), […]
Bodhisattva Maitreya is prophesied by the Buddha to be the next buddha in a future age. After all dharma has left the world, Maitreya will attain enlightenment and bring the dharma of liberation again to our world. Maitreya Meaning Maitreya” is a name that originates from Sanskrit, and it translates to “benevolent” or “friendly”. In […]
Avalokiteshvara is the bodhisattva of compassion. Historically, he is the principal student of the Buddha who taught the Heart Sutra. Bodhisattva Avalokiteshvara also known as Avalokiteshvara, revered in various Buddhist traditions, is also known by different names across cultures. In Sanskrit, the name translates to “One who looks down upon the world with compassion.” In […]
Compassionate Guardian of the Earth Womb Ksitigarbha is one of the 8 great bodhisattvas. He vowed to teach beings between the end of Shakyamuni’s time and the appearance of Maitreya Buddha. He is the bodhisattva of the hell realms. Ksitigarbha Summary Entity Description Ksitigarbha A Bodhisattva associated with compassion, helping beings in the lower realms, […]
Vajrapani is one of the 3 bodhisattvas. He is associated with power and the propagation of the Vajrayana teachings. Vajrapani Bodhisattva Vajrapani Bodhisattva is a figure in Buddhism who embodies the power of the Buddhas. His name translates to “Vajra Holder” or “Thunderbolt Holder,” which symbolizes the unyielding power of compassion. He is often depicted […]
Manjushri is one of the 3 principal bodhisattvas. He is the bodhisattva of wisdom (prajna). Manjushri, Bodhisattva of Wisdom Manjushri, also known as Wenshu in Chinese or Monju in Japanese, is considered one of the most significant Bodhisattvas in Mahayana Buddhism. Manjushri is the embodiment of prajñā (transcendent wisdom), and he is often depicted as […]
