When the Buddha was preaching the Dharma to his mother in the Heavenly Palace of Trayastrimsha, countless Buddhas and bodhisattvas from all directions, as well as devas, dragons, and spirits, gathered. They praised the virtues of Shakyamuni Buddha for his…
The Sutra of the Original Vow of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva, or the Sutra of the Original Vow of Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva for short, is one of the most important and widely circulated classics in Chinese Buddhism. The Sutra of the Original Vow…
Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is revered for his great vow to save all beings from suffering. His name and stories inspire countless devotees. The Meaning of Ksitigarbha Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva’s Sanskrit name, “Kṣitigarbha,” translates to “Earth Treasury.” “Kṣiti” (地) signifies the earth’s stability…
Buddhism has many great bodhisattvas, but Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva is renowned for his vow, “As long as there is a single being in hell, I will not attain Buddhahood.” The Ksitigarbha Bodhisattva Sutra (commonly known as the Ksitigarbha Sutra) is an…
The Sanskrit Mantra of Jizo Bodhisattva is a supreme Buddhist secret mantra, which has the effect of eliminating disasters and praying for blessings, increasing wisdom and purifying the mind. This mantra originates from the vast wish of Jizo Bodhisattva, and…
The phrase “Namo dizang wang pusa” is a term of respect for Jizo Wang Bodhisattvas, meaning “to Jizo Wang Bodhisattvas”. This phrase expresses a believer’s respect and faith in Jizo Bodhisattva, and reflects trust in his power of compassion and…
